Western Motivation

University so far has been turning me into a robot. I’ve been conditioned to complete task after task and pass exam after exam and solely focus my attention on schooling. The thing is, I’m not trying to get an education to be able to work like a machine, I’m just trying to learn and gain knowledge to get where I want to be professionally. Sure, attending NYU has taught me a lot and pushed me academically, but I’d like to be able to power down once in a while, or at least get out of the ‘study’ setting I’ve been stuck in for nearly two years. I feel that Western would be a better fit to help me do that, and allow my focus to shift more to my future after my education and regaining a life outside of schoolwork. Academics have always been important and a
I started volunteering as a partner for Special Olympics several years ago, partly because my family had been involved in caring for people with special needs all my life. Participating in sports with the athletes is very enriching because while volunteers do help quite a bit, it’s incredibly rewarding to help put smiles on the athletes faces and doesn’t feel like work at all.
Another motivation for me to apply for Western is family. Moving to New York was a great opportunity for me to gain new experiences and further my academics, but it also completely separated me from my family. Being thousands of miles from all the people I care about has been a challenge for me and one of the toughest aspects of going to NYU. Attending Western would be ideal because it would allow me to continue my degree as well as give me more opportunity to be with family.
Truth be told, I’m still not completely set on what I want to do for the rest of my life, but realistically, what nineteen-year-old is? I do know my strengths and values, however, so keeping those in mind and taking opportunities that will help me succeed is all I can really do to get myself