<p>My essay for Northwestern University, any thoughts before I submit tonight?</p>
<p>Northwestern Statement: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified? (300 word maximum) </p>
<pre><code> Given a cursory overview of the Northwestern website, one could glean that the appealing unique qualities of the university lie within the school’s close proximity to the bustling city of Chicago, or its history of tradition, most notably The Rock. While these qualities are indeed appealing and a part of why I want to attend Northwestern, what appeals to me the most is the overall cultural diversity the school offers. Living in a community where over 95% of the population is white and attending a high school where over 85% of the student body is white, cultural diversity is something that I am sorely lacking and in desperate need of. Northwestern’s commitment to “identifying and implementing ways to create and support a diverse and inclusive campus community” is something I feel as though I can take advantage of. By contributing to the campus with my own unique heritage while fostering an appreciation for the heritage of others, I will be exposed to a myriad of other cultures, which I wholeheartedly believe is the first and foremost step in broadening one’s horizons and becoming an informed and aware citizen of the world.
The Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’ most obvious uniquely appealing quality would be the school’s robust arts and sciences curriculum and the myriad of majors and minors to choose from. While this is also a part of why I would like to attend Northwestern, Weinberg’s attention to the first-year student experience is what truly makes me believe I will feel supported and welcome to Northwestern. And with this initial boost of confidence, I plan to take advantage of the fact that three-quarters of undergraduate classes at Northwestern have fewer than 20 students by forming relationships with professors who care about my academic and personal growth.
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