I am writing to discuss my appeal regarding the admission decision from the University of Washington. I want to discuss the potential growth I could experience as a student at the University of Washington. Additionally, I would like to provide some information that was not included in my application, but that I believe UW should be aware of. Firstly, I want the University of Washington to get to know the person I truly am, the individual I may not have fully portrayed in my application. From the moment I could talk to the second I understood the concept of religion, I thought I knew who I was. I was raised with religious beliefs that taught me to praise Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit. For 15 years, I dedicated myself to this belief, actively participating in choir …show more content…
With BSU, I can connect with numerous students of color who want to create a safe and genuine space for people to connect and be themselves. Most importantly to me, the OSU, my whole life, my parents have repeatedly told me I was just “Ethiopian”. However, in a recent discovery, I found out that my mother's lineage is entirely Oromo, which is highly controversial among Ethiopian people. This is why it's one of the most important things to me to be able to join the OSU club, to be embraced by my peers, and to learn about the culture and customs that I never knew about, which certainly sets it apart from any other university. In terms of opportunities, UW is the only school I am certain I need to attend. It offers clubs, classes, activities, and programs that I believe are essential to becoming the best version of myself. Moreover, these opportunities will enable me to engage in outreach activities for the school, fostering a sense of belonging within the community. As for why I believe that UW can offer what other universities cannot, UW prioritizes its students' education and engagement in extracurricular