Undergraduate / Culture & Beauty of Portland/ Small Classes; Lewis & Clark Supp- How & Why? [6]

Hi everyone, this supplement is due TOMORROW so I would deeply appreciate any comments and feedback! If you need help on any essays, let me know and I will be glad to help :)

1. How did you first learn about Lewis & Clark?

During the summer, I watched a short documentary on Portland and I was immediately attracted to the culture of the city-Voodoo's Doughnut shop, the Portland Art Museum, and the Rose Garden. I decided to look into schools in the area. Through an online search, I found immediate interest in Lewis & Clark College.

2. In approximately 250 words, please provide a statement reflecting on your interest in enrolling in Lewis and Clark College.

After transitioning from a small high school to a large university, I knew that I wanted to pursue a small community once again. Not only does Lewis & Clark College offer a small student body, but also a curriculum that connects theoretical knowledge with hands on opportunities, such as project-based learning, international programs, and clubs. Embodying this principle, I hope to refine my Italian, and apply my knowledge of the language through Lewis & Clark's study abroad program.

Most importantly, Lewis and Clark's beautiful, green campus offers the intimacy that I want from a school. Yet, it's close proximity to the city of Portland offers a variety of internships and job opportunities that correlate with L&C's academics.

Undergraduate / Skidmore cares for its students; Transfer-Skidmore/ Academic+Personal Goals [6]

Hi everyone! Please help me with my supplement for my dream school! I will definitely return the favor :) Thanks so much!

In brief, why do you feel that Skidmore is a good match for your academic and personal goals? (700 characters)

During my college search, I called many schools and left more voicemails than I can count. Skidmore was the only school to reply. While a phone call may seem minute, it meant a lot to me. Through an interview and information sessions, I have come to see Skidmore as a school that truly cares for its students and their wellbeing. Seeing how well Skidmore treats me as a prospective student sets my hopes high for my experiences as an enrolled Skid. Most importantly, attending Skidmore means that I will be acknowledged as an individual by my peers and professors. The close relationships built in such a tight-knit community can lead to life-changing opportunities like internships or job offers.

Undergraduate / Sea turtles, the environment-- Whitman / Current local,national, or global issue [7]

Hi everyone, this supplement is due TOMORROW so I would deeply appreciate any comments and feedback! If you need help on any essays, let me know and I will be glad to help :)

During your time at Whitman, how do you envision engaging with a current local, national, or global issue that is important to you? (500 words)

Walking along the beach, my cousin and I came across a patch of litter that stretched for two miles. Plastic bottles, candy wrappers, license plates, and glass shards were scattered along the shoreline. We searched for seashells hidden among the piles of litter. I reached down and my hand flinched as I realized what I was about to grab: a dead baby sea turtle, tangled in six pack rings. Not long after, I found dozens more. The image has haunted me ever since. I returned home feeling a mixture of sadness, anger, and resentment. Since then, I have developed a passion for animals and the environment. Through a combination of interning at the San Diego Zoo, going on a Safari through Tanzania, and scuba diving in Mexico, I have avidly pursued my passion for a career with animals and their ecosystems.

Due to my interests in both areas of study, I was intrigued to find Whitman had a Biology major and clubs that promote environmental and animal safety. I am eager to become a Whitman Green Leader, and participate in the Campus Climate Challenge. Most importantly, I hope to start a club that promotes a mission to protect the Earth's oceans, forests, air, and their future. I hope to actively engage in campus activities that promote environmental awareness and raise solutions. I hope to create educational environmental sessions, sponsor local park cleanups, promote ecofriendly carwashes, and start campaigns that ban the sale of plastic products.

As for my passion for animals, I hope to join Whitman's "Action for Animals" club. As I have in San Diego, I want to volunteer in Washington's animal shelters, zoos, and write to Congress members in order to create an animal-friendly environment.

Regardless of where life takes me, I will pursue my passion for animals and the environment. Through Biology, animal Psychology, environmental studies, and some traveling, I cannot wait to engage in Whitman's academic and overseas opportunities. Becoming a member of the Whitman community will help me attain my academic, personal, and career objectives in life.

Undergraduate / Piercing my nose and my fighting against my family's opinions; UNPOPULAR Opinion [8]

Hi everyone! I would love feedback on my supplement for Whitman College. My deadline is very soon (this friday!) so I would deeply appreciate any comments. If you need help with your essays, I would be more than happy to help. Just let me know! Thanks. -Dani

Describe an unpopular opinion you have had and why you stood (or stand) by it

Sitting in a tattoo shop with a group of friends, a needle punctured a small hole through my nose. "Oh man," I thought. "My dad is going to kill me."

At 12 years old, I shyly asked my dad if I could get a nose piercing. He immediately responded, "Hell no!" My dreams were crushed, but I held hope that I would one day have the chance. Over six years later, I stepped into an Italian tattoo shop with my friends and rebelled against my father's wishes. On my flight back from Europe, my emotions were torn. I was excited I had finally pierced my nose, but I knew my dad would be less than thrilled.

As I expected, my parents were upset. Clearly disappointed, my father scolded me for scarring my "beautiful Latina skin." My stepmom, on the other hand, was more concerned for my reputation. She criticized me for wanting such a "trashy" and "slutty" object on my face. She warned me of the consequences, "You'll never be able to date a decent boy or marry a nice man. What's next? Tattoos? Please tell me no..."

Criticism came from every end of my family. Each individual had some negative remark to say. My uncle sarcastically asked me if I had a boogar on my nose and my aunt told me it looked like a zit. For my family to judge my character based on a physical attachment was incredibly disappointing. Although everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, my family's words were purposefully hurtful.

I persistently reminded my parents that I was a good student with the best intentions, and that I had always respected their thoughts even when I did not agreed with them. Growing up, my parents constantly questioned my likes; their words ultimately swayed my decisions. I knew my choice to pierce my nose would not affect my personality and not hurt them. I began to gain confidence and told myself to not let others bring me down- including those I love the most.

I reassured them and myself that I was no longer a little girl and could make my own decisions. I was an adult now with the ability to form my own likes and dislikes, even if my family had conflicting opinions.

In light of my experience with my family's opposition, I hope to instill strong morals in my future children and raise them to respect diversity. Learning from my family's hurtful words, I plan to respect my future children's opinions even when I do not always agree with them. Inner qualities are the most important aspects of an individual, as they are permanently evolving and ever-changing.

Undergraduate / Large class sizes & rare relationships / TRANSFER Objectives [6]

Please provide a statement (250 words minimum) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.

My first day of college came with a surprise. I always knew introductory classes were large, but I never expected to find myself feeling so small. Over the loud murmur of students, I heard my roommate's voice in the distance. She yelled for me, "Dani! Over here!" I scanned the sea of bodies until I found her. I weaved my way over. "Can you believe there are 800 students in our Calculus class?" she asked. Quite frankly, I couldn't. I had never been part of such a large group before. My high school's graduating class was merely 85 students, and the college course I enrolled in during my senior year had a total class size of 14 students.

For the next ten weeks, I found it increasingly difficult to connect with my professors. My e-mails were rarely replied to, and graduate students directed a majority of the office hours. It was hard to establish a personal relationship with my teachers when I rarely had the chance speak with them. This disconnect with my teachers felt very strange to me. During high school we called our teachers by their first names and even brought them Starbucks in the mornings. The connections I had with my high school teachers encouraged me to ask questions, better understand the material, and explore my potential as a student.

My experiences in such a large school helped me realize what is important to my education. I decided to leave Santa Barbara and continue my academic career by enrolling in a community college close to home. Some view my decision to come home so soon as a risk, but I know it was well worth it. I had time to further develop my interests and attain a sense of what education style works best for me.

Attending UCSB did much more than just help me realize what I want in a school. It gave me the opportunity to learn from a different type of education, establish my independency, and experience what it was like living away from home. Although I enjoyed my personal experiences at UCSB, I feel that I would benefit from a smaller school that personally engages students' intellectual growth.

As a transfer student, I am once again ready for a new change. I am not looking to join a sorority or rally at a college football game. I'm looking for a genuine college experience, a place where I can further develop my interests, study abroad, and share life-changing experiences with a diverse student body. I have no doubt that I will thrive at a new college that can assist my passions. I am positive that I will blossom into the liberally educated and responsible young woman I aspire to be. Most importantly, I am wholeheartedly ready to grow and succeed; change awaits me. Life awaits me.

Undergraduate / I hope to refine my Italian; Portland- Lewis&Clark TRANSFER [3]

Looking for any helpful comments!!

1. How did you first learn about Lewis & Clark?

During the summer, I watched a short documentary on Portland and I was immediately attracted to the culture of the city-Voodoo's Doughnut shop, the Portland Art Museum, and the Rose Garden. I decided to look into schools in the area. Through an online search, I found immediate interest in Lewis & Clark College.

2. In approximately 250 words, please provide a statement reflecting on your interest in enrolling in Lewis and Clark College.

Hidden among the green trees and brick architecture, in Portland's southwest hills, my dream school awaits me: Lewis & Clark College. The charming and beautiful scenery remains inconsequential compared to the number of reasons that motivate me to attend L&C. After transitioning from a small high school to a large university, I knew that I wanted to pursue a small community once again. I was immediately drawn to small L&C due its emphasis on creative application and overseas opportunities. After attending a project-based high school, I constantly questioned, "How can I apply this to the real world?" I value L&C's liberal arts curriculum because it embodies what I envision in my dream college: an education that connects theoretical knowledge with hands on application. Embodying this principal, I hope to refine my Italian, and apply my knowledge of the language through the study abroad program. I hope to connect my education with my life by achieving a well-rounded education that allows me to explore interests aside from my major. I hope to represent myself with an education from L&C.

Undergraduate / Photography, Psychology, Biology/ Personal relationships; Why Skidmore a good match? [5]

I'm having issues deciding which response I should go with. Please help & I will return every response!! Thank you xx

PROMPT: In brief, why do you feel that Skidmore is a good match for your academic and personal goals? (700 characters)

RESPONSE 1: During my visit to an off campus Skidmore event, I listened to current students discuss their activities, majors, and love for their school. Almost all of them had declared double majors-from dance and education to psychology and business. The options that are available to Skidmore's students impassioned me to further look into the school. As a photography lover, with a passion for Psychology and Biology, I have been deeply unsure of how to decide my future. I believe the opportunities that Skidmore offers will allow me to explore my interests by double majoring in Psychology and Biology, with the additional photography club where I can further develop my hobby.

RESPONSE 2: I am an individual; Skidmore recognizes that. After attending small schools my entire life, I have come to appreciate personal relationships between students and professors. I value being recognized as a person, and not just a number. I know that by transferring, I will be able to explore my passions through a variety of internships, classes, and study abroad programs among others who share similar interests. I want to attend a college that encourages me to think critically and outside of the box. I want to pursue a new chapter in my life. Skidmore will provide commitment, student recognition, and research opportunities that will impassion me to further develop myself as an individual.

Undergraduate / Things Don't Follow A Plan! Transfer Reasons & Objectives [5]

PROMPT: Please provide a statement (250 words minimum) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.

Every now and then, things don't follow a plan. Things like losing weight, winning the lottery, or following your New Year's resolution. Things like moving furniture with your girlfriend, being first in line on a Black Friday sale, or expecting Paris Hilton's autobiography to be a success.

In my senior year of high school, I held firm beliefs that a public university would be my best option. My parents were my number one supporters, as an in-state university seemed like a much more affordable option than the private liberal arts colleges my high school advisors suggested. Not to mention, the prestigious reviews for the University of California's science division further motivated my dreams. I had a hard, concrete plan-I was to major in Biology and graduate in four years from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Well, much to my dismay and the unfortunate college clichĂŠ, things did not follow my plan.

During my first quarter, the campus beauty and the incredibly large classrooms amazed me. I entered my Calculus class with my roommate, surprised to find roughly 789 other freshmen packed into the grand lecture hall. What I was most surprised by was my professor, who was ant-like compared to the theatre screen that projected his PowerPoint. To put it plainly, I was shocked. I had attended a private college course during my senior year and interacted with merely fourteen other students. My entire high school was comprised of 390 students-most of them, I knew. This new found large atmosphere enveloped me as a perm number, a mere dot in the grand scheme of a college experience.

I lost myself among the sea of people I encountered and I lacked any sign of personal relations with my professors. I came to acknowledge that a public university was not the right fit for me. My intellectual curiosity was diminished by the lack of one on one connection with my professors. In fact, it was highly impractical for me to discuss any subject interest or confusion I had in depth. If anything, I was provided with graduate students for help, but I did not feel like my curiosity and creativity was stimulated through this option.

Six months later and I was enrolling in a local community college back home. "Why" might you ask? The courses are much more attentive to personal growth and independent achievement. In fact, I have come to acknowledge that the students are competitive with themselves, not each other, which cultivates a healthy learning environment. This promotion leads to students working together and striving to do better, be better, want better. Some say my decision to come back home to a community college was a risk, but I say it is well appreciated.

As a transfer student, I am once again ready for a new change. I am not looking to join a sorority, rally at a college football game, or binge drink on Thirsty Thursdays. I'm looking for a genuine college experience, a place where I can further develop my interests, foster my creativity, and share life changing experiences with a diverse student body. I have no doubt that I will thrive at a new college that can assist my passions. I am positive that I will blossom into the liberally educated and responsible young woman I aspire to be.

I am ready to reapply to schools that will allow me to explore my interests in a smaller student body. I am ready to take a variety of classes that will embody a well-rounded education that will prepare me to become a liberally educated and responsible individual. Most importantly, I am wholeheartedly ready to grow and succeed; life awaits me. Change awaits me.