Undergraduate / Small liberal arts school/ Chllenge mentally&academically; Why hobart and williams? [6]

WHY DO i WANT TO GO TO HOBART AND WILLIAMS?!?
PLEASE CRITIQUE LIMIT 150 WORDS OR LESS I HAVE 151 WORDS.
I believe that Hobart and William colleges is a perfect school for me because hunting down for colleges my junior year, I wanted a small liberal arts school where I can be challenged mentally and academically. Being exposed to challenges will provide me with baby steps to the real challenges that I would face in the real-world. With Hobart's pre-med program I will be able to experience what the medical field is really like.One of the goals that I want to fulfil while attending Hobart is being able to communicate more eloquently and master my writing skills. I believe that Hobart will aid me with this goal by providing me with rigorous writing classes. With the ability to communicate I know that when I apply to medical school I will be a candidate because of my background in internships at hospitals and my communication skills that Hobart provided me with.

Undergraduate / I had the opportunity to get involved in a program at the New York University [4]

As a junior in highschool, I had the opportunity to get involved in a program at the New York University school of medicine. The program consisted of SAT prep throughout the spring semester and then in the summer we shadowed doctors. In the fall semester, we are now receiving help with our college application process.When I applied to "The High School Fellows Program" (HSFP) , I did not expect to be accepted, I didn't put much thought into it. However, in February 2012, I received a letter from the program , I had gotten so excited to receive a response, that my cheeks hurt from all the smiling and joy. As I was opening the letter, my hands became tense and more tense. After reading through the black print, my grin started to fade as I read " Sorry". From that point on, I decided to stop reading the letter since obviously I did not get accepted.Tears welled up in my eyes and began rolling down my cheeks like rivulets. However, the following day I went to check the mailbox, and received a letter from the " High School Fellows" program. I did not want to open nor read the letter because of the previous ordeal, but curiosity took it's toll. I ripped open the crisp white envelope. and inside the envelope there was an apology letter. The letter had stated that the letter of rejection was not for me but for another applicant. At that moment I was on cloud nine. A smile was plastered on my face. My acceptance to the program made me feel very accomplished. It was such an amazing feeling that I had the chance to represent my school at a university . This was the most exciting time of my educational career because it was a time where I had the opportunity to interact with others who are aiming at the same goals as I am, going to medical school and having an interest in science.

One of the most defining moments that I experienced in the High School Fellows Program, was when I had to present my research project in front of 60 people. This aspect of the program was the most daunting. I was terrified to speak publicly, but I knew that this is something that cannot be avoided; it is something crucial in college. When the time came to present my project, my legs felt like rubber bands, the palms of my hands became clammy and my lips felt as if they were glued shut. But I could not run away from the fear. When it was my turn to speak, my lips trembled as if I were standing outside in December. In my head I had told myself " Nayeli, pretend you are talking to Billy, your furry companion that cannot speak but can listen". Yes, it is weird to talk to your dog but it is what brought some comfort. With the image in my head the crazy glue slowly peeled off my lips and suddenly the worried lines on face slowly smoothed out; My mouth turned into an eager crescent shape. I was surprised at how loud my voice echoed in the room. For a person who is shy it was a definite accomplishment. At that moment I achieved a goal.I was brave enough to confront my fear. It might not have been a huge goal, but it was something that I wanted to fulfill and prove to myself that if I can overcome something so minimal, I can most definitely overcome the most difficult situations. I realized that there are some things that you cannot escape and this was one of them. The fear of presenting in front of a crowd was daunting, but when I realized that I had potential, it was the best feeling.

Throughout the program I learned group communication skills and the importance of working diligently. I had such recognition in school and everyone was proud. It made me look forward to interacting with other students and input my ideas. The experience carried along over to my classroom where I have had to present projects. I did not get as nervous and I actually felt comfortable standing in front of my class. At the end I am glad that I had the opportunity of being part of this amazing experience.

Undergraduate / I volunteered at a daycare center/ SYRACUSE SUP/ Experience [15]

3: If you have had work experience, what skills and/or knowledge did you gain?

One of my work experiences was when I volunteered at a daycare center. As I volunteered at the center, I learned so much from the children that I worked with. The things that these children made me realize was that I have to be brave and a risk taker. When the children tasted vegetables for the first time and rode their their bikes for the first time they exposed themselves to new adventures. They exposed themselves to new adventures because they did not doubt themselves . The fact that they were brave enough to not doubt their abilities, inspired me to not doubt myself. I had always doubted whether or not I have the ability to take up a challenge. however with their inspiration I decided to take up a challenge. One of the challenges that I decided to take up was AP literature. Knowing that english is my weakest subject I knew that I was up for a challenge, it was a new adventure because I was not exposed to college writing before. However I am grateful that I decided to stay in my Ap english class because now I grew a fond of classical literature and traveling to Europe to fully understand literature. When I arrive to Syracuse University I will not hesitate to take a literature class and study abroad.

Undergraduate / College adviser, Dr.Powell/ S yracuse supp/ Who & what influenced? [15]

Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University?

One of the people that influenced me to apply to Syracuse University was my college advisor, Dr.Powell. I always talked about how I wanted to go to New York University and how I enjoyed living in the city. However, what I realized was that I did not want to leave my comfort zone. I did not want to leave the home-cooked meals behind. Dr.Powell always said to me that if I do stay in the city I will miss out in the college experience. In October 2012, I went to a college trip with Dr.Powell and other students. When we arrived to Syracuse, it was a new scenery. There were no skyscraper buildings, but instead a small city with a couple of shops. Immediately I fell in love with the campus. Walking through the campus all I saw were orange sweatshirts with " Syracuse" printed on them. I came to a conclusion that these students must have a lot of pride and spirit for their school. As I kept touring the campus, I began to realize that I cannot depend on my parents for everything, I knew that if I kept depending on my parents I would not be able to transition into independence and then to adulthood. The advice that Dr. Powell really opened up my eyes. Her advice made me see the bigger picture, How will I be able to adapt to new surroundings if I can't escape that comfort zone that I love so much? how will I be able to succeed if I can't make a life of my own? She made me realize that going away for college will open up my eyes to things that I never encountered before.