How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to Chicago.
'In preparation for the upcoming cold and flu season, Jesus asks you to use hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of germs. Thank you.' This sign, posted outside of the 57th Street Seminary bookstore was one of many memories surrounding my visit to the University of Chicago.
After two days of driving and three attempts at finding a hotel, I arrived on campus. I was immediately struck by the beauty of the buildings and the hospitality of the student body. On the way to the information session alone, I was approached by multiple students willing to risk being late for class to help direct me towards the admissions building. I was engaged by the tour guide's enthusiasm as he led us through the black box and spoke highly of his newly changed majors. From the Hogwarts like buildings to the core curriculum, I knew that this was the school for me. UChicago appealed to me both academically and creatively. I wanted to be the new quirky addition to the student body, but I had nearly two years until college. I wanted to jump in head first and use my autonomy to take advantage of the unique classes offered in the Division of the Social Science and explore my love for knowledge with over forty nine areas of study to choose from. I also wanted to benefit from Chicago's small class sizes and the community that the house system creates. I wanted the personal learning experience the university is known for, with the flexibility the quarter system provides. I wanted to get involved in one of dozens of renowned research projects, club activities, and internships. I wanted UChicago.
I have already had memorable moments at the University of Chicago. University police gave me my first and hopefully only ride in a cop car back to my car across campus. I toured the Regenstein Library and spoke to many students about their classes and the houses they lived in. I got to experience eating in the South Campus dining hall and I discovered how it feels to have the city of Chicago right at my fingertips. No matter where my U Chicago journey takes me, I will be constantly learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether I spend the day studying for a huge psychology test, or rummaging the campus for Scav hunt, four years at the University of Chicago will help shape me into a successful adult. I look forward to rushing to finish my homework, so I can make it to Thursday night soccer and standing in line every Wednesday for a dollar milkshake. I look forward to a late night snack from TANSTAAFL, house Olympics and elections, writing an interesting story for the University of Chicago Press, and freshman orientation.
For me, the University Chicago is the start of something new, something exhilarating, something that cannot be experienced elsewhere. That cold February day of junior year, with snow up to my knees, I fell in love with everything UChicago had to offer. Now when someone asks me why I want to go to the University of Chicago I say, "why not"? Crescat scientia; vita excolatu: let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched.
'In preparation for the upcoming cold and flu season, Jesus asks you to use hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of germs. Thank you.' This sign, posted outside of the 57th Street Seminary bookstore was one of many memories surrounding my visit to the University of Chicago.
After two days of driving and three attempts at finding a hotel, I arrived on campus. I was immediately struck by the beauty of the buildings and the hospitality of the student body. On the way to the information session alone, I was approached by multiple students willing to risk being late for class to help direct me towards the admissions building. I was engaged by the tour guide's enthusiasm as he led us through the black box and spoke highly of his newly changed majors. From the Hogwarts like buildings to the core curriculum, I knew that this was the school for me. UChicago appealed to me both academically and creatively. I wanted to be the new quirky addition to the student body, but I had nearly two years until college. I wanted to jump in head first and use my autonomy to take advantage of the unique classes offered in the Division of the Social Science and explore my love for knowledge with over forty nine areas of study to choose from. I also wanted to benefit from Chicago's small class sizes and the community that the house system creates. I wanted the personal learning experience the university is known for, with the flexibility the quarter system provides. I wanted to get involved in one of dozens of renowned research projects, club activities, and internships. I wanted UChicago.
I have already had memorable moments at the University of Chicago. University police gave me my first and hopefully only ride in a cop car back to my car across campus. I toured the Regenstein Library and spoke to many students about their classes and the houses they lived in. I got to experience eating in the South Campus dining hall and I discovered how it feels to have the city of Chicago right at my fingertips. No matter where my U Chicago journey takes me, I will be constantly learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether I spend the day studying for a huge psychology test, or rummaging the campus for Scav hunt, four years at the University of Chicago will help shape me into a successful adult. I look forward to rushing to finish my homework, so I can make it to Thursday night soccer and standing in line every Wednesday for a dollar milkshake. I look forward to a late night snack from TANSTAAFL, house Olympics and elections, writing an interesting story for the University of Chicago Press, and freshman orientation.
For me, the University Chicago is the start of something new, something exhilarating, something that cannot be experienced elsewhere. That cold February day of junior year, with snow up to my knees, I fell in love with everything UChicago had to offer. Now when someone asks me why I want to go to the University of Chicago I say, "why not"? Crescat scientia; vita excolatu: let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched.