transfer advice...am i crazy?

astrangegirl
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:52:05 +0000

thanks so much for responding! i really appreciate it. i have trouble with the “compelling reasons” part of the essays. honestly, when i visited my friend at yale for a week, i felt that it was just the right place for me, you know? i have never felt that at home at my current institution. however, i did not get a chance to sit in on classes because i did not want to be distracting during finals time. i just love the environment in new haven. the people, the activities, the opportunities…they’re all very appealing to me. i’ve read works by yale profs and they’ve interested me as well. so that’s why i like the institution in connecticut.

the university of chicago is slightly different. having grown up in chicago, i have had numerous opportunities to be in contact with the u of c. i enjoy the intellectual environment the most, i think, and the fact that it’s such an integral part of chicago. i also got the chance to observe a wonderful lecture by a philosophy professor there this weekend…i’m majoring in philosophy, so i wonder if that is an alright reason? again, i just feel so much more a part of the university of chicago than i ever have (or will) at my current school.

as i said, i need help determining what makes a good “why this is the place for me” essay. i have a feeling that “it just feels right” isn’t going to cut it. can anyone give me suggestions?

i have a couple of profs that i am close to. honestly. i have taken several classes with one, and the other is an advisor for one of my ECs. they have both offered to give me recommendations for whatever i need in the future, so i will take them up on this offer when transferring time rolls around, which is pretty soon!

thank you so very much for your help.