The moment I watched Professor Max Paul Friedman's Convocation Speech on YouTube it all seemed to change for me. He seemed to be saying exactly what was inside of me but hadn't yet known how to verbalize. He knew exactly how to change the world, but most importantly, why it needed changing. After those ten minutes of a pivotal self-discovery, I knew what college was right for me. Friedman is a professor of history at American, which only excited me more than I previously was, because my intentions are to eventually teach history at the collegiate level. American University is equipped with the greatest historical minds of this generation, such as Max Paul Friedman, Allan Lichtman, and Eric Lohr. At American University, I have the opportunity gain knowledge from these established professors that I can hopefully pass on to my students in the future. With so much flexibility within American University, I have the opportunity to double major in History and Arab World Studies: two areas that will help me further my goal of eventually becoming a history professor.
But, most of all, I want to attend American University because of the community of activists that exist on its campus. Washington DC is the capitol of a world superpower and American University exists within the hub of that capitol. With a plethora of student organizations such as Amnesty International, the opportunities for involvement and change are endless. The students and alumni are the future leaders of our generation and full of the passion that changes the world. I have that same passion within me and want to change the world for the better, just as Professor Max Paul Friedman wants American University students to change the world. I want to join this community of learners and world-changers.
Lauren while you present very compelling reasons for wishing to attend American University because of the professors, your essay would be greatly helped by mentioning the specific classes and programs that the university offers which are aligned with your career goals and objectives. This will present a clear idea as to how and why you would be a perfect fit with their academy and student community. You need need to connect their university Midsession statement with your own goals if possible also. That will deliver a solid statement to the admission officer as well.
