<p>Given what you know about Boston University, what do you hope to accomplish as an undergraduate here? Please respond in an essay of no more than 500 words.</p>
<pre><code>During my 4 years at Boston University, I hope to explore various cultures and make an impact on my life and the university. Being raised in Orange County, CA my life has been very one-way and narrow-minded; at BU I want to change that by reaching outside of my comfort zone and experiencing new things. I would like to travel around the east coast, meet new people who will be significant in my life, attend a BU Hockey game, join a sorority, be in student government, and volunteer in the community.
Academically, my goal is to maintain an A- average by staying focused and working diligently during class. As a political science major, I want to take a wide array of challenging classes that will test my knowledge and prepare me for law school. When the opportunity arises I want to participate in a research project held through Boston Universities UROP program so I can learn outside of the classroom. Generally, the east coast offers many opportunities for Political Science majors, so I plan to jump on any chances that I get to further my education, whether it is by taking extra classes or partaking in an internship in the city. Sometime during my years at BU, I will study abroad in a city such as Istanbul, Turkey or Rome, Italy. I really want to encounter various cultures and use this opportunity to exercise what I have learned in the classroom.
Socially, I would like to join the student government or a sorority. This experience will allow me to share my ideas with the students of BU, meet new people, and adjust to a new pace of life. By joining student government, I will also be able to give back to BU in some way, whether it is by organizing campus events or by simply being a role model for other students. Further into my years at BU I would like to start my own service organization or become a leader in a current organization, such as UNICEF Campus Initiative or Red Cross Volunteers. I am the current President of the UNICEF Club and Red Cross club at my school; therefore, I plan on continuing my participation in those causes throughout college.
In general, I hope that Boston University will help me achieve independence by teaching me how to stand on my own feet. If there is time between school and extracurricular activities, I hope to get a job in order to relieve my parents from some of their financial responsibilities. I know I will be busy with many of the activities at BU, but my education will always come first because none of my other efforts would matter if I were not fulfilling my responsibilities as a student. Overall, I hope to achieve success at Boston University by learning about myself, giving back to the school and community, and growing up to be a responsible adult.
</code></pre>
<p>Any critiques/comments would be appreciated. Thank You.</p>