Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, share with us the academic, extracurricular, or research opportunities you would take advantage of as a student. If applicable, provide details of any circumstance that could have had an impact on your academic performance and/or extracurricular involvement.
In the earliest days of adolescence one is asked the stimulating question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The expected response is along the lines of a profession, rarely a state of being. I would envision my solution daily but never definitely. Eighteen months ago was when my epiphany occurred. I had just finished high school with a minimal feeling of accomplishment. I had acquired my diploma in a most dissatisfying way. I was ashamed of my senior semesters' report card. This was due to a few personal miscalculations of my progress in a couple of my classes, which lead to a surprising and regretful GPA. The summer of 2012 a fire lit inside me.
I entered my freshman semesters' of college evaluating the burning question of what I will become, repeatedly. The individual solution that never slipped my mind was "to be successful" no matter what direction I head. I felt a newfound ambition to take chances within countless opportunities surrounding me and I invested quality time into my academics. This was the equivalent time I envisioned my first destination, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters and Science. Applying for admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison was a genuinely thought out decision. Prior to applying I recognized my full commitment to obtain a degree towards political science and government. I discovered UW-Madison accommodates one of the nations oldest and most respected departments of political science and a profound law school. In addition to my interest in government and law, I have been drawn to entertainment and media studies. Being educated in a nationally accredited School of Journalism and Mass Communications is an opportunity I cannot ignore.
If you were to look at my senior semesters grades you would think my admission is a stretch, but I am not about to give into the fear of failing. You cannot create your future by clinging to your past. I've abandoned that past and have looked forward with confidence ever since. Hitting an educational low during high school motivates me every day. I am now earning strong grades and still seeking improvement. I strongly believe in the quote by Suzanne Collins, "Hope is the only thing stronger than fear". If I didn't have a great deal of hope I would not be applying today. I've applied to the University of Wisconsin-Madison before and I know I am a stronger applicant now than I was previously. Rejection has added to my motivation for admission.
During my enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison I will continue extracurricular activities I am already a member of, such as the Society of Professional Journalists, meanwhile seeking new clubs, activities, charities, and sororities. Joining clubs at school is an excellent way to make connections and create a well rounded educational career. In addition I look forward to engaging in a research group through the political science department; the forums and workshops I've seen are intriguing. I will also take advantage of professors because I know from experience they are the greatest resources. Every professor I have had in college expressed a passion for academics I never witnessed in high school. Meeting the distinguished professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is an experience I look forward to. A passionate professor creates a passionate student, and a passionate student creates a successful individual. I believe being a badger means being a member of a proud university and will allow me to rise to my full potential. I am ready to take on the challenges presented to me at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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