prompt: What are the unique qualities of northwestern-and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying-that makes you want to attend the university?In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified.
A Second Chance
"Why don't you take a look at the Northwestern University?" my father asked. At that moment I thought that was the worst idea, I'd ever heard. I had never thought about Northwestern University as a prospective school. When my father noticed that I was hesitant, he withdrew saying that it all depended on what I wanted or preferred. Thinking back right now, I laugh at myself for ignorantly judging without even giving the school a second chance.
"My revelation" as I like to call it, was by chance. I had been searching for a particular store in Washington when I was mistakenly linked, to the Northwestern University website. My first instinct was to close the page; however, I decided that there was no harm in exploring a little. I began to look at the various schools and its majors. Apparently, Northwestern was academically diverse. "There's nothing special about that" I told myself, trying to justify my dislike for the school. As a student from Nigeria, it has always been very important to me to attend a school that caters to all my interests, structures itself around people like me and would help nurture my talents.
Exploring the website further, I discovered the Weinberg College of Arts and Science. What immediately caught my attention was the Northwestern Community Development Corps. Being born and raised in the most populous country in Africa, I grew up amidst poverty and squalor. I was inspired by my father, who as a doctor dedicated his life to helping and saving the lives of the Nigerian people. My first dream as a child and now as a teenager has been inspired by my determination to make my country and its people better. This dream has given me a definite and straight- forward outlook on life and plays a major part on who I am today and what I represent as a person. Devoting all my life into making my country better, has been my primary goal in life.
The Northwestern Community Development Corps, the largest student group on campus, serves as an umbrella organization for service groups offering volunteer opportunities in areas like hunger and homelessness, literacy, women's issues, the elderly and health. I am most interested in this group because I believe that it can help me save my country. I hope to share ample ideas and obtain useful ideas with the members of this wonderful organization. Their success in helping the people of the world by founding voluntary organizations that deal with world health issues has greatly inspired me. This organization promises better educate me on the best ways to help my country.
The Weinberg College of Arts and Science has a diverse community of students. This is of utmost importance to me. Being an international student, I want to be able to share my culture, values and my perspective on certain issues with its student and also learn about other cultures and values in return. The Idea of being able to achieve this makes me all the more certain that Northwestern is a step in the right direction.
It only makes it more natural that this wonderful college is located in a city which has always been a great source of inspiration. With the college's unique academic programs and its wonderful and diverse selection of scholars I intend to pursue my dreams to the fullest. Also, I have to point out that the university's environment presents such a diverse and comfortable feel that guarantees an interesting life for me.
With I college like Northwestern, I am guaranteed ample opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and an education that will empower me not only to succeed in my personal and professional life but also to make a positive impact on my country and the world in general.
Sometimes, I allow myself to think about what would have happened if I hadn't come across that website; what different direction my life would have taken. My thoughts were interrupted when my mother walked into the room. "Are you alright?" she asked. "Yes!" I answered happily. I had never been so sure in my life. I had taken the best decision. I had applied to the Northwestern University.
it's just a draft..grammatical corrections will be appreciated and i'd love to know what you guys think about my approach, i am a little bit confused
A Second Chance
"Why don't you take a look at the Northwestern University?" my father asked. At that moment I thought that was the worst idea, I'd ever heard. I had never thought about Northwestern University as a prospective school. When my father noticed that I was hesitant, he withdrew saying that it all depended on what I wanted or preferred. Thinking back right now, I laugh at myself for ignorantly judging without even giving the school a second chance.
"My revelation" as I like to call it, was by chance. I had been searching for a particular store in Washington when I was mistakenly linked, to the Northwestern University website. My first instinct was to close the page; however, I decided that there was no harm in exploring a little. I began to look at the various schools and its majors. Apparently, Northwestern was academically diverse. "There's nothing special about that" I told myself, trying to justify my dislike for the school. As a student from Nigeria, it has always been very important to me to attend a school that caters to all my interests, structures itself around people like me and would help nurture my talents.
Exploring the website further, I discovered the Weinberg College of Arts and Science. What immediately caught my attention was the Northwestern Community Development Corps. Being born and raised in the most populous country in Africa, I grew up amidst poverty and squalor. I was inspired by my father, who as a doctor dedicated his life to helping and saving the lives of the Nigerian people. My first dream as a child and now as a teenager has been inspired by my determination to make my country and its people better. This dream has given me a definite and straight- forward outlook on life and plays a major part on who I am today and what I represent as a person. Devoting all my life into making my country better, has been my primary goal in life.
The Northwestern Community Development Corps, the largest student group on campus, serves as an umbrella organization for service groups offering volunteer opportunities in areas like hunger and homelessness, literacy, women's issues, the elderly and health. I am most interested in this group because I believe that it can help me save my country. I hope to share ample ideas and obtain useful ideas with the members of this wonderful organization. Their success in helping the people of the world by founding voluntary organizations that deal with world health issues has greatly inspired me. This organization promises better educate me on the best ways to help my country.
The Weinberg College of Arts and Science has a diverse community of students. This is of utmost importance to me. Being an international student, I want to be able to share my culture, values and my perspective on certain issues with its student and also learn about other cultures and values in return. The Idea of being able to achieve this makes me all the more certain that Northwestern is a step in the right direction.
It only makes it more natural that this wonderful college is located in a city which has always been a great source of inspiration. With the college's unique academic programs and its wonderful and diverse selection of scholars I intend to pursue my dreams to the fullest. Also, I have to point out that the university's environment presents such a diverse and comfortable feel that guarantees an interesting life for me.
With I college like Northwestern, I am guaranteed ample opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and an education that will empower me not only to succeed in my personal and professional life but also to make a positive impact on my country and the world in general.
Sometimes, I allow myself to think about what would have happened if I hadn't come across that website; what different direction my life would have taken. My thoughts were interrupted when my mother walked into the room. "Are you alright?" she asked. "Yes!" I answered happily. I had never been so sure in my life. I had taken the best decision. I had applied to the Northwestern University.
it's just a draft..grammatical corrections will be appreciated and i'd love to know what you guys think about my approach, i am a little bit confused