My eyes automatically drifted to the tall bright palm tree that moved along with the rhythm of the wind. It’s leafs danced as they presented their welcome. The sun shined down and hugged me with warmth, giving my skin a tingling, but satisfying sensation. I had come from Virginia to California, the famous, constantly spoken of state, that finally reached my sight. The state presented its beautiful attributes to capture my wonder and mesmerization. My appreciation for the state kindled a great desire: to implant the seeds of my future into its enriched land. As it was my first time in California, all I desired was to explore the depths of every corner in the state: so I did. As a sign came along spelling the words “The University of Redlands,” I …show more content…
Diversity can be defined as the variety of beliefs, interests, and experiences within groups of people. Redlands’ excellent ethnic diversity reveals statistics with less than half of white majority and more than half of minority students. As a Hispanic female, the word minority has traveled with me constantly. The fact that The University of Redlands encourages all minorities as well as the majority to pursue a future career captivates my attention. Truly, diversity has inspired me of to collaborate and compete with many different cultures and morals. Each individual possesses different morals and mine will be encouraged at a university like Redlands. I believe preparation produces the key to success. The University of Redlands has derived a solution to the problem that arises within undergraduate students who do not know how to apply their educational resources in their future jobs- professional development. This form of coaching and instruction allows students to efficiently transition from a classroom setting to a real-life scenario which is something I deem necessary but not many schools