The University of Pennsylvania is a world class university that I trust will allow me fulfill my goals. I see the College of Arts and Sciences as the perfect school that will help me throughout my academic journey. The college being the heart of the university’s academic experience will allow me to continue pushing innovative boundaries in a way I think and work. The college has the resources that I believe will assist me turn into a leader I have always desired to be, and assist me make a difference in the world. I believe that The College Alumni Mentoring Series, the Office of Career Services, and Fox leadership Program at the university will help me realize my academic and professional goals. What’s more, the student groups at the College of Arts and Sciences will help in the development of my personal growth. Therefore, the educational experiences at the College of Arts and Sciences will excite as well as equip me for both present and future leadership roles.
The various opportunities available for scholarship under the College of Arts and Sciences increase my desire to join the University of Pennsylvania ("Academic Opportunities" par. 2). A range of research opportunities that the university presents to the students are essentially ample, especially in the College of Arts and Sciences. I see the college credit for the research activities and scholarship as a good opportunity for me to work extra hard in the research programs. The undergraduate research programs reinforces as well as inculcate mastery of academic skills in students (Vlahovic and Malhotra 45).In fact, applying to the various research programs will present me with the best experience that I require in my pursuit of a degree in Economics. Most importantly, the research opportunities at the college will make me understand more the real world application of what I will learn in academia. The research opportunities will equally make my resume look better and make me competitive in the job market in the future.
In addition, the interdisciplinary tradition at the University of Pennsylvania will make me cross different academic interests and researches. Studying economics as my major and Physics as my minor will essentially enrich my overall educational experience. In essence, this combination will advance my critical thinking as well as cognitive development. The interdisciplinary foundation will increase my capacity to understand different viewpoints and result to a future of both discovery and innovation as claimed by Jones (79). Moreover, the opportunity will help me appreciate the differences between the two disciplines and result to a broader understanding. Therefore, learning across the two disciplines will make me become an interdisciplinary thinker who will embrace new ideas analytically and creatively.
I believe that a robust network of academic advisors within the college will assist me articulate my career goals, identify my skills, and examine my performance. What’s more, I am looking forward to seeking support from the faculty members, peer advisors, and career counselors throughout my undergraduate program. A variety of resources for the academic support including the Counseling and Psychological Services, Tutoring and Writing Centers, Penn’s Library System, among others will assist me in my academic life at the university. As a result, the academic support will contribute towards the achievement of my goals. The community engagement opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences will make me connect with the real issues. What’s more, the community engagement processes will present the opportunities for co-learning and cooperative experiences.
Works Cited
Jones, Casey. "Interdisciplinary Approach-Advantages, disadvantages, and the future benefits of interdisciplinary studies." ESSAI 7.1 (2010): 26.
Vlahovic, G., and R. Malhotra. "Pathway to Success: Research and Internship Opportunities for Students." AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. Vol. 1. 2008.
Rigol, Gretchen W. "Admissions decision-making models: How US institutions of higher education select undergraduate students." (2003).
