Covenant College Personal Statement

I have chosen to apply to Covenant College because I seek a deeper relationship with the Lord that transcends into every area of my life, and I believe that I can facilitate that growth with the Christ-centered curriculum and community Covenant has to offer. I see the importance of being a witness to Christ at a secular university, but during my college education I want to better equip myself to proclaiming Christ in my profession and day-to-day living. Throughout the next formative years of my life, it is important to me to surround myself with young people who serve the Lord. Encouraged by conversations with my admissions counselor and information on the website, I believe I will easily mesh into the dynamic that exists at Covenant and cultivate lasting relationships. In addition, I tremendously value access to nature. When I visited Covenant College in the spring of 2017, I was surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas and learned of all the opportunities for nature exploration around Chattanooga. I am happiest when hiking a new trail or watching a mountain sunrise, and I believe Covenant College will adhere to those aesthetic values.

I have a wide array of academic interests and love to be challenged, and I work best when I have material that requires thorough contemplation before reaching a conclusion. A liberal arts education will give me the opportunity to gain a foundational knowledge of a diverse range of subjects, and will allow me to learn for the sake of learning. So often I see students fall into the trap of seeking a degree solely for the paycheck, and that is not what I intend to do at Covenant College. I want to pursue Music Education while also exploring my interests in writing and the sciences, and a liberal arts education will grant me that