My influence to apply for an admission in this University was greatly triggered by its promotion of internationalism and its embracement of cultural diversity; it provides forty programs in six of the seven continents in twenty four countries which include off-campus study programs. Also, by embracing and acknowledging the efforts put in by its students, this University offers international scholarships, positions for internships and also job opportunities to its alumni and the hardworking students. This really impressed me and prompted me to apply for an admission in this University.
The second reason that really caught my attention about this University is its wide range of academic programs being offered at affordable prices but still maintaining high standards of quality. It is among the few world class Universities that provide a wide range of programs globally in several countries including Austria, Cameroon, China, England, France, Germany, Italy and the United States of America just to list a few. What really excited me about this University was its versatility in linguistics and its offer of summer programs. I really felt that this would give me a chance of exploring the world not only in academics but also other fields like the social, the political and the cultural.
Additionally, this University offers a wide range of active learning activities which includes laboratory experiments, field studies and also student engagement in working with other primary sources and scholarly articles. These activities are really essential in gaining field experience that any student requires. In addition, students always engage in healthy lectures and are provided with adequate supply of textbooks in all the fields they really undertake. This creates a conducive and good learning environment that results to excellence and prosperity in academics. This actually is a dream University of all academicians.
The third reason as to why I thought this University was the right destination to be is the long chain of academic programs offered which range from African Studies, Art and History, Biology, Archaeology and all the way to Women and Gender programs. Sincerely speaking few Universities may be two or three; offer these comprehensive collections of programs. Additionally, this University offers to students various resources that enlighten students about the University which include academic advising, academic bulletin, academic calendar, academic program and standards Committee, writing programs among other important other essential resources.
Finally, I felt that by being admitted to this University my ambitions and dreams of excelling in soccer and volleyball might come true. This is because; this institution provides all kinds of co curricular activities that are based at developing and nurturing talents which range from baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming to tennis and lacrosse. In conclusion, George Washington University is and will always be a dream University of every student in the world.