Personal Statement: My Visit To UW-Oshkosh

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Ever since I was a little girl, I have had dreams of going to college. I asked myself; where would be the best place to go with a great community and learning environment close to home? UW-Oshkosh was my first choice. Throughout the years, I have been able to express myself and learnings through music, art, sports, and more. If I were to get accepted, it would be such a great opportunity and I would not think twice about going. When I think of myself being on campus, I feel like I would be able to express who I really am, and help others find themselves as well. I feel like the campus would be a great place for me because, it's very much like home. When I had gone for my campus visit, I had instantly fallen in love with it! Not only was it beautiful, but all the people you're surrounded by being absolutely wonderful, I felt as if I would fit right in. …show more content…
Teaching and tutoring is one of my interests and skills that I have been doing since I can remember. I know UW-Oshkosh has a wonderful teaching program and I hope to find myself enjoying and maybe even working with others who share the love for teaching as much as I do. I have also found that you can connect with others, and make a larger impact on someone if you teach them personally. I have always dreamed of having my own classroom filled with students ready to learn. I hope to teach secondary school for either history or biology, I find that if you enjoy something so much, why not help someone else understand it as

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