The dreadful “Why this school?” essay. While I could sit here and draft a well-detailed essay on UChicago’s education and reputation, I feel propelled to talk about the unique factors that UChicago possesses that makes it a perfect school for me. Contrary to many prospective students, I am not attracted to UChicago solely based on its proximity to Chicago or incredible academic reputation. I am attracted to Uchicago because of the sense of home I experienced when I first stepped onto the campus. It felt as if I had finally found that piece that I was missing my whole life. I could easily picture myself being a part of the UChicago community. I saw myself entering John Crerar Library and interacting with students of multiple majors and cultures thanks to the core curriculum that bonded us. I saw myself creating a new family. I knew that University of Chicago would become the doors to my academic success when I sat to observe a physics class. I was automatically drawn by the way the professor taught his material. Through the use of real world applications, the professor was able to maintain his class engaged the whole time. This form of teaching was brand new to …show more content…
I have not always attended schools that have pushed for academic creativity or celebrated challenging yourself, but I have cultivated that in myself. Working alongside such notable faculty and future-notable classmates, I am eager to push myself. I know it won’t be easy, but through UChicago’s support system, including the Career Advancement program, the Multicultural Student Advisory Committee(MSAC), and the Chicago Academic Achievement Program, I believe UChicago is interested in helping students academically, physically, and mentally. I want to be at a place that cares about the whole student, and not just what I can do for them; I believe UChicago is that