University of Chicago Essay

Chicago is one of those cities that seems to entice people, like New York or Boston. “Why don’t you want to attend school in those cities then?” you ask. I have already been to these cities and though they are fantastic, I crave for something more. When I hear Chicago, it is like a ringing in my ears, calling me. When I think of Chicago, I think of a populated and lively city where I can grow, explore, and be myself.
A moment of euphoria enters my mind when I imagine myself walking through the halls of this prestigious university. I am a person who needs exciting things to surround me so that I can hone and unleash my potential. The University of Chicago would satisfy this need because it is full of intelligent students and staff. These people are all leaders all who want something better for themselves, their community, state, country, and/ or the world. This summer, I attended New Jersey Girl’s State and the Air Force Academy Summer Seminar. I have never been surrounded by this kind of environment where everyone was so cooperative and motivated. It was an eye-opening experience for me as I was filled with everyone’s desires, ambitions, intelligence, and ideas. Each of us may have been different, but at the end of the day, our desire to achieve something greater than we are tied us together.
The low teacher to student ratios at the University of Chicago is great for my type of learning. I obtain so much more knowledge by hands-on learning and personal attention. This engages me and makes me feel more connected to the subject that I am being taught. I plan on taking Biological Science as my major, and a big bonus is that there is an undergraduate research curriculum that would help me further understand concepts in biology. I enjoy innovative discoveries in science because it shows progression of humanity – something that I want to serve.
I am a dreamer and I know that the University of Chicago would welcome my imagination and personality. I have something to offer to the University of Chicago. I have something to contribute to a person, who can contribute to another person, and before you know it, I have contributed something to the university itself. I envision myself walking through Hyde Park, taking time to reflect on life, thinking about my purpose, or to simply relax. The University of Chicago will have all the aspects of a mother: supportive, caring, nurturing, and welcoming, but stern, always pushing me to do my best, and expecting the best out of me. It would be an honor for me to attend this university, and I would treasure this opportunity.