Since I was a little girl first reciting my alphabet and numbers, I have possessed a love of learning. That overwhelming desire to learn and become a well-rounded person has stayed over the years, driving me to push myself and continually strive to improve and accomplish all I set out to. My devotion to learning has caused me to be a creative person who thinks outside the box and appreciates the perspectives of others. My thirst for knowledge has been cultivated over time by caring and supportive teachers, who have inspired me to enter into the educational field and foster that same desire to learn in my own classroom. I hope to become the type of teacher I have always looked to for guidance; one who is dedicated, creative, understanding, and …show more content…
The small classes and increased access to professors allows for a more individualized education. As well, the unique and free thinking perspective that accompanies a liberal arts college provides a broadened outlook on the world, and places an emphasis on encouraging and aiding students to be outstanding students and members of society. I know that while attending University of Richmond I will be more than just a number or statistic; I will receive an enriching and individualized education. The liberal arts mentality of University of Richmond will allow me to achieve my goals by not only encouraging me to thrive and grow, but also providing me with an enlightened perspective of the world around me which I will bring into my own classroom. University of Richmond provides diversity, an innovative culture and a close knit community, which I feel will cause me to become more understanding and tolerant of others allowing me to develop into an excellent teacher. I feel I will ultimately find a community where I can mature and learn. The environment at University of Richmond will contribute to my success by allowing me to be surrounded by other young adults who are also motivated, inspired, and driven to succeed and achieve their goals. As well as providing an opportunity to be immersed in a remarkably unique culture that fosters the development of students by promoting ingenuity, inventiveness, and