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Prompt: Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University?
Syracuse University never interested me much, other than the fact that my cousin attended, I paid very little attention to it. Until recently, I never even visited the schools website. However, when I discovered my passion for social work and helping others, I began researching where I could pursue what I love and make a career out of it. Since a young age, I knew I wanted to work with people when I got older, I just did not know exactly how. I considered following in my mother's footsteps and becoming a teacher, yet I realized that it was not exactly what I wanted to do. As I got older, my mom would come home telling me stories about students she had, stories which I thought only happened in movies. One of the stories I will never forget was about a young boy who was in an abusive foster home. My mom constantly fought to get him out of this home and I saw the pure desperation she felt when it seemed as if no one could help. At this moment I realized how I would help others. I decided to pursue a degree in social work so no other child will have to experience what he did. While deep in a college search for my particular major, I came across Syracuse University. I read through countless statements from students who tell profound stories of the major. After hearing of past students love for the program, I decided to apply. Syracuse University will give me the best opportunity to follow my passion by studying in a highly respected social work program, making my dreams a reality.
Prompt: Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University?
Syracuse University never interested me much, other than the fact that my cousin attended, I paid very little attention to it. Until recently, I never even visited the schools website. However, when I discovered my passion for social work and helping others, I began researching where I could pursue what I love and make a career out of it. Since a young age, I knew I wanted to work with people when I got older, I just did not know exactly how. I considered following in my mother's footsteps and becoming a teacher, yet I realized that it was not exactly what I wanted to do. As I got older, my mom would come home telling me stories about students she had, stories which I thought only happened in movies. One of the stories I will never forget was about a young boy who was in an abusive foster home. My mom constantly fought to get him out of this home and I saw the pure desperation she felt when it seemed as if no one could help. At this moment I realized how I would help others. I decided to pursue a degree in social work so no other child will have to experience what he did. While deep in a college search for my particular major, I came across Syracuse University. I read through countless statements from students who tell profound stories of the major. After hearing of past students love for the program, I decided to apply. Syracuse University will give me the best opportunity to follow my passion by studying in a highly respected social work program, making my dreams a reality.
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