Personal Narrative: My Interest In Rensselaer

I first heard of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute my sophomore year, when someone I knew received the Rensselaer Medalist Award. After speaking with them about the award, I knew I wanted to learn more about Rensselaer. Additionally, it was the time I started creating my college list. I began to research different schools and my interest was peaked as I learned more about Rensselaer. During my junior year I was awarded with the Medalist Award. From both the research and the award, I decided that Rensselaer met my standards when it came to academic reputation and student involvement.

I became interested in Rensselaer because of its rigorous academics. As I look into Rensselaer, what stood out was its 5 schools. In a way it makes Rensselaer unique for its interdisciplinary curriculum. Specifically, I was attracted to the School of Engineering, which focused on a solid foundation to build off with liberal arts background. In addition, many faculty are experienced. Some of which are accredited with (CAREER) awards. For this reason, I became intrigued as this may broadens my perspectives, communication skills, and knowledge. Therefore translating well into real world experiences. …show more content…
I was surprised me to see the amount of clubs offered at Rensselaer. While in high school I was able to join a culture club, ASPIRA in my sophomore year. Gradually, I rose to secretary in my junior year and president in my senior year.
From my high school experiences, I wish to experience many more new cultures through