natpete
Sep 2, 2012
Undergraduate / 'Our values match' - Colorado College - supplemental essay - why CC? [2]
How did you learn about Colorado College and why do you wish to attend?
I have always been drawn to the west- particularly Colorado. When I realized I had to start thinking about which college I would be attending, I knew Colorado was where I wanted to go. I started by generally looking up colleges in Colorado and Colorado College of course came up. When I started looking into it further, I could tell this was a quality school where I would get a superior education and still be able to participate in the things I love, such as: hiking, climbing, rafting, and snowboarding.
I wish to attend Colorado College because I believe it had the ability to give me everything I am looking for in a college. With a student body of about 2,000 I feel I will be able to help from professors if I need it and with class sizes of only 16 students, the professors can really get to know me as a person, not just one of the hundreds of kids in their class.
The "block breaks" described online sound perfect for what I am looking for. Being able to escape the demands of everyday life for the long weekend between classes. The block program seems like a great idea. It will give me a chance to focus on one class at a time and be able to excel in that one class without others stressing me out at the same time.
I believe that the goal when looking for a college is for my values and the college's values to mesh well. This happens for me at CC. On the website there were values listed; one of them being the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West. I hold that quality even though I do not live there now, I hope to in the very near future and for my adult life. I am still very adventurous and outdoorsy and willing to try anything. Also on the website, it says CC dedicates themselves to helping students find their passion. I am not 100% sure of what I want to do with my life but I would love a college that would be willing and ready to help me figure that out. Lastly, leadership is very important to me. I feel that being ready to help out in any situation and take on a leadership role when needed is a vital need in this life.
I am applying as an early applicant because I share the same values as the school, I am drawn to Colorado, and the school's aspects fit mine. This is why I believe I would be a good fit for Colorado College and why I wish to attend.
How did you learn about Colorado College and why do you wish to attend?
I have always been drawn to the west- particularly Colorado. When I realized I had to start thinking about which college I would be attending, I knew Colorado was where I wanted to go. I started by generally looking up colleges in Colorado and Colorado College of course came up. When I started looking into it further, I could tell this was a quality school where I would get a superior education and still be able to participate in the things I love, such as: hiking, climbing, rafting, and snowboarding.
I wish to attend Colorado College because I believe it had the ability to give me everything I am looking for in a college. With a student body of about 2,000 I feel I will be able to help from professors if I need it and with class sizes of only 16 students, the professors can really get to know me as a person, not just one of the hundreds of kids in their class.
The "block breaks" described online sound perfect for what I am looking for. Being able to escape the demands of everyday life for the long weekend between classes. The block program seems like a great idea. It will give me a chance to focus on one class at a time and be able to excel in that one class without others stressing me out at the same time.
I believe that the goal when looking for a college is for my values and the college's values to mesh well. This happens for me at CC. On the website there were values listed; one of them being the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West. I hold that quality even though I do not live there now, I hope to in the very near future and for my adult life. I am still very adventurous and outdoorsy and willing to try anything. Also on the website, it says CC dedicates themselves to helping students find their passion. I am not 100% sure of what I want to do with my life but I would love a college that would be willing and ready to help me figure that out. Lastly, leadership is very important to me. I feel that being ready to help out in any situation and take on a leadership role when needed is a vital need in this life.
I am applying as an early applicant because I share the same values as the school, I am drawn to Colorado, and the school's aspects fit mine. This is why I believe I would be a good fit for Colorado College and why I wish to attend.
