I am excited to be applying to UNC Wilmington because I believe that the university has the perfect atmosphere. When I went and toured earlier this year, I was blown away by how modern the facilities are and how nice the campus is. The school spirit is obvious, and as I walked around I could tell that each student showed a sense of pride and love for their school. After I finished my tour, I felt that UNCW was the college I could see myself attending, and from that day on I’ve wanted to call the campus home. I have been going to school with the same group of friends since middle school, and we have all grown up together and became close. Knowing that UNCW’s campus has a smaller, close-knit community, similar to my high school experience, I