Statement Of Purpose: Tulane

I grew up going to Spanish immersion school with people of all backgrounds, and It’s very important to me to attend a school that is representative of the entirety of the US population. Continuously, I have always been drawn to learning about different cultures, and I wanted to attend a school where I could learn about new culture from my peers. Tulane having one of the most geographically diverse student bodies would offer me the opportunity to work with people with an extensive array of

Being raised in a small town, I’ve always adored New Orleans. I find myself captivated by the scene, restaurants, festivals, and general vibe of the location. Being at Tulane would offer me easy access to a city I’ve already fallen in love with, all the while not taking me too far away from home.

Those are the choices most high-school seniors are making at this time of year. They applied to a bunch of colleges that are probably similar in many ways. They are all small, private liberal-arts colleges; or they are all large, public universities; or maybe all close to home or in a specific region. Rarely do students apply to both Yale University and Radford University, for example.

A couple months back I met with a Tulane Admissions representative who first sparked my interest in the college. She opened my eyes, and made me ponder the reality that I could actually see myself as part of the school. Compared to the other schools that were also being represented (NYU, University of Miami, Georgia Tech, and the George Washington University), Tulane grab my interests the most. Before attending the information session about the colleges, I can honestly say I had never heard of Tulane. However, the representative did such an amazing job informing us about the

Once my senior year started, it seemed as if all I heard was “College this, college that”, because of all of this discussion I was second guessing even going to college as a whole. From taking SATs, ACTs, and planning prom, college for me was the least of my worries. Fast forwarding to November where college applications are due, I still have no clue on what college I am going to attend. All of the California State Universities applications closed November thirty-first, while the out-of-state schools did not close until the top of the following

As seniors in high school, our minds are all about graduation and what the next step in our lives are going to be. Many students plan on going to college after they graduate; however, deciding what college to go to is one of the hardest decisions most seniors have to make. I have narrowed it down to two colleges, The University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University. After close examination of the factors of the history of the school, admission, tuition, campus, and academics, I decided rather then going to The University of Illinois I should attend Southern Illinois University.

On top of the amazing location, Tulane is the alma mater of my favorite author. John Kennedy Toole started off with an engineering major, but changed to an English major after just a few weeks and graduated in 1958 with honors before moving on to Columbia University to get his masters degree. While I found A Confederacy of Dunces to be hilarious and portray New Orleans and its citizens amazingly, it’s his lesser know work, The

When people hear the word “college”, many panic inside at the thought. But, when I hear the word “college” I think about Illinois State University. In early July, I attended an Open House at ISU for my very first official college visit. As I stepped onto campus, I couldn’t but help to feel like it was my future home. Many aspects of the tour made me draw nearer to choosing this college after finishing my High School career. Illinois State University seems to fit my personality very well, has an amazing program for what I want to study, and is an outstanding campus for my academic strengths and weaknesses.

My attention was to search about universities and the opportunities they provide for their students. I looked for college that makes me feel part of a something big and not about me graduating from the university. After researching on a couple of colleges, I chose Texas A&M as my top university to enroll in the coming fall semester. I have always had an interest in engineering majors, especially chemical engineering, because of laboratory experiments and learning about new chemicals. I have always been waiting for the day I could become a senior to be able to apply to the university I had always dreamed of enrolling. Chemical engineering brings out one's critical thinking and problem solving skills. Texas A&M University is the best university

With thinking of going to a community college in mind, I began to search for community colleges around me. I found one not far from my home called Johnston Community College. Living only about twenty minutes away and in the same county as the school was great but what I did not like was the school’s atmosphere. To me, the school reminded me of a prison with its tall grayish brown walls and barely any windows. I did not want to attend a school that to me felt like a prison, so I kept looking for other community colleges. When I was looking around, I found a community college called PITT. One fact about PITT that I liked was how close it was to ECU. I ended up not applying to PITT because to drive to and from school every day would be a total of two hours and forty-one minutes of driving every day. Along with how far a drive to PITT would be every day, the cost of gas to drive to school would be too much money. Searching for the right community college became easy at the end. After searching through a bunch of different community colleges, I finally narrowed my choices down to one

As I was growing up, James Madison University has been a college that I always planned on attending. On road trips, I would always get excited as we would pass through Harrisonburg. For some reason, though, I decided not to attend. This year I have realized that my heart truly does belong at James Madison University. The school is beautiful and it is perfect for my career path. My dream is to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and after further research, I feel like James Madison is the perfect place to fulfill that dream. Thinking about the possibility of attending James Madison University next year gives me a feeling of contentment that I have not felt in a long time. I have been researching James Madison a lot recently, and I am very

There are countless reasons why I have chosen Xavier University of Louisiana. Xavier will guide me to exceed all of my expectations with plenty of effort, focus, and determination. One of my main reasons for coming to Xavier is the wonderful biology pre-med program. I know that Xavier's dedicated faculty has helped many African Americans attain their goals of completing medical school. Whether a professor teaches an essential concept or an academic advisor assists with application processes, Xavier has all of the resources I will need to go to medical school. Going into Xavier, my expectations include becoming an ideal candidate for medical school to become a dermatologist or pediatrician. I plan to meet this expectation through rigorous

A majority of high school students contemplate the correct college for them to personally attend. While many students end up at their forever home right off the bat, some must transfer and still continue looking after graduation. There are many important aspects while searching for a college, but price is often a key factor. When picking a college, many students have to look at the degree program offered by the specific university. Many students, for their first year away from their parents, do not want to stray to far from home, while also feeling like they are on their own. In comparing the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, there are many different aspects students need to put into consideration, but price, degree program,

New Orleans is a city that has always been immensely fascinating to me. I love that every street corner is teeming with culture and excitement. I have been visiting New Orleans ever since I was a young child and I love it. The energy of the city is so uplifting and inspiring. Earlier this year when I first learned about Tulane, I was ecstatic and couldn’t wait to apply. My hometown of Austin, Texas is also a city filled to the brim with life and culture, but it is so different from New Orleans. Attending Tulane would be a major challenge for me but one that I would be extremely willing to take on. I would be exposed to so many new things and would be forced to step out of my comfort zone. It would be a thrilling opportunity to live in such a unique city during a time when I am exploring who I am. I particularly love how Tulane incorporates the local culture into school activities. The crawfish boils and Mardi Gras traditions are things that I have not been exposed to in Texas, and I would be excited to experience them at Tulane.

Tulane has everything I would need to learn and study hard to achieve my passions. Through my dedication and outgoing nature, I can also give back to Tulane because I am committed to helping others and contributing my ideas. One of the reasons I fell in love with Tulane is that the school encourages majoring in different fields within different schools. When a Tulane’s admission officer visited my school, she spoke of a student who minored in dance and was on the pre-med track. Diversifying one's academic pursuits provides huge benefits because I desire to learn about my surroundings from various lenses to gain a large range of knowledge. I look forward to exploring my options at Tulane. Academically, the program I desire to pursue is Neuroscience. Since Tulane is ranked highly in neuroscience, I would be