Chicago University Goals

The college experience means a great deal of things to a variety of people. Personally, I hope to attend a university that intertwines my personal love for learning and academic development with an environment that stresses the importance of my community. My attentions have always, even from early youth, been geared more towards academics and athletics, and pushing myself to succeed in both. I value greatly the time I have in class to experiment and learn with my peers and teachers, as well as the opportunity to devote my time to subjects that interest me personally. As for the community aspect of my life, I have learned over time, through my parents, my basketball team, and my schools, that a strong and supportive community is invaluable

Similarly, the University of Chicago’s dedication to research and finding students internships and other opportunities would provide me with the perfect outlet to transform into an adult who is well versed in subjects that connect to future careers and in real world situations. I feel that the University of Chicago would be supportive and helpful in turning my hope to eventually make my way to medical school or into a scientific field related to medicine into a reality. By making use of the “UChicago Careers In..” programs, I could both study and prepare for a world in the medical sciences, as well have the opportunity to pursue my interests in literature and writing, the spanish language, and human rights. In addition, my love for the spanish language and culture could be cultivated and enhanced through UChicago’s various study abroad programs. After spending a few weeks in Spain studying the summer before my senior year, I found that studying across the globe was one of the most exciting and influential moments in my life so far, and felt that, with the right university to help me get there, it would be a part of my future studies. From UChicago’s various on campus programs to help me towards a career, to the study abroad programs that would

I discovered countless opportunities to find communities much like those I have at home, and this knowledge drew my interest even more. Basketball has always been a part of my life, and when I discovered that the university has intramural, club, and varsity teams I gratefully realized that I could be a participant and spectator of the sport I love throughout college and beyond. On my high school team we have a saying: “my team is my family”. I have such a strong desire to find a school where I can belong to a similar community and friend group, and the University of Chicago has proven itself to be just that. This idea of a family away from home also stood out in the College Houses. As college is a time for each student to grow up and into their own person, I think that the university’s College Houses would help me do just that. It would give me the opportunity to have pride and a sense of home in a place and community other than that of San Francisco, the opportunity to learn from other students, academically and socially, and the place to discover what it would mean for me to live on my own, yet stay connected with my friends and peers who surround