Since the day I first moved to Madison more than three years ago, I realized that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a large presence in the community. Everywhere I go, I see the school emblem of the University and the familiar cardinal and white colors. Despite growing up and having a fondness for my old state, California, UW-Madison has captured my attention as a community which I long to be a part of. With the welcoming atmosphere and the ability to discuss current issues anywhere on campus, I can easily fit into the community. As an Asian-American, as an LGBTQ+ individual, as a driven and motivated student, UW-Madison seems to be the logical choice. As a prestigious institute, UW-Madison can challenge me academically and nurture me into a well-rounded individual. With the wide range of courses and clubs available, I know that I can continue to be an activist,
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Growing up in a Chinese and Vietnamese-dominated area for most of my life and attending schools that follow traditional American culture gives me unique dual perspective of the country I call home. However, being able to immerse myself in a culture different from my own experiences is something I’ve dreamed of doing. While I wish to travel to China and Vietnam to learn more about my own culture, I hope to go to other countries, like Spain or Singapore, to broaden my scope as a global citizen. Studying or interning outside of the United States would be much different from vacationing abroad; rather than having my family dictate what we will be doing and where we will be going, I would have a dual experience of learning in a classroom or at an organization and applying them to the local and global community. With over 200 study abroad programs to choose from as an undergraduate student, UW-Madison is a place I can trust to give me a global education I wish to
Growing up in a Chinese and Vietnamese-dominated area for most of my life and attending schools that follow traditional American culture gives me unique dual perspective of the country I call home. However, being able to immerse myself in a culture different from my own experiences is something I’ve dreamed of doing. While I wish to travel to China and Vietnam to learn more about my own culture, I hope to go to other countries, like Spain or Singapore, to broaden my scope as a global citizen. Studying or interning outside of the United States would be much different from vacationing abroad; rather than having my family dictate what we will be doing and where we will be going, I would have a dual experience of learning in a classroom or at an organization and applying them to the local and global community. With over 200 study abroad programs to choose from as an undergraduate student, UW-Madison is a place I can trust to give me a global education I wish to