<p>"Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. How are you prepared to contribute to Pepperdine's mission and community of faith, learning, and service?"</p>
<p>I'm planning on transferring to Pepperdine but I have no idea how to start the introduction of my essay. My reasons for transferring are almost entirely academic and for networking purposes. How do I incorporate that into answering this question? If anyone could jump start me with two sentences or so of the introduction, it would be a great help!</p>