Berea College Application Essay

My undergraduate education is quite unique compared to many other students. I attend Berea College, a small liberal arts school in Berea, Kentucky. Berea is one of few schools in the U.S. that gives every student a full tuition scholarship. Berea is capable of awarding its students full tuition scholarship because of it Student Labor Program. Every students is required to work a minimum of ten hours a week in return for the full tuition scholarship, and many students including myself, work fifteen to twenty hours a week. This has given me an opportunity to attain a higher education without having to take out student loans.
Not only has Berea been an outstanding opportunity financially, but it has also been a privilege to have the chance to achieve valuable skills that are exclusive to the classroom. I have learned the importance of working hard, maintaining academic and work schedules effectively, and engaging with a diverse group of students from around the world. Berea has shaped me into a well-rounded individual, both personally and academically.
During my academic journey through my undergraduate studies, I have had the …show more content…
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