<p>Hi all, So below is my essay. I am just under the word count, and all of the things I put on there I want to include, which is why I didn't expand on one particular thing too much. Just keep that in mind I guess. Also, "NMH" is a small boarding school. Thanks! </p>
<p>Growing up in rural Woodstock, New York, and later attending NMH in western Massachusetts, I have always had a desire to live in an urban setting. Nestled in the heart of Boston, BU is not only a good fit in terms of location, but it also has an immense student body. At NMH, I was exposed to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and at BU, a school whose student body is composed of 20% international students, I can continue that on a larger scale.
There are many other reasons why BU is a great fit for me. I am an avid downhill skier, and started racing my freshman year of high school. At BU, I can continue to do what I love by joining the Alpine club, while also trying out new clubs and finding other interests. Community service, specifically working with kids, is very important to me, and I could take advantage of the opportunities that the BU Community Service Center provides, specifically the “Siblings” program. Most importantly for me, BU provides an international education. I traveled to Turkey last year with my school, and since then, It has been my dream to combine international travel with education. BU has study abroad locations on six continents, a large student population in a metropolitan area, an alpine ski club, outreach programs, and a world-class education, making it the perfect place for me to cultivate my current passions while planting the seeds for new ones.</p>