Pride In University Research Paper

Pride. Family. Faith. I am looking for a university that values these things as much as I do. As soon as I stepped foot on the Baylor campus, I knew I found just that place. Students shouting “Sic’em” as we made our way through campus made it clear they had great pride in their school and loved being a Baylor Bear. Having grown up watching sports and cheering on my favorite teams, this made an immediate impression on me. Warm and friendly people greeted each other and smiled at us making me feel like family and relieving my fears of not fitting in. As I visited with a friend currently at Baylor, her stories of attending chapel confirmed Baylor’s commitment to truly enrich each student’s faith. She shared with me that through chapel her faith continued to grow. Her words strongly resonated with me and made me excited about being given that same opportunity if I attend Baylor. Being part of a university that …show more content…
Blevins in the Education Department. Having a strong desire to become an Elementary teacher, Baylor’s education program particularly interested me. As Dr. Blevins described the program, her enthusiasm was contagious. From our conversation, I could tell that professors stressed personal relationships between themselves and students. They truly cared about every student and had their best interests at heart. Our visit made me want to be a part of this amazing learning community. Moreover, not only did Baylor have a great education department, the commitment displayed by the professors to keeping Baylor a Christian college made it even more appealing. Being encouraged and supported in my faith while learning to live on my own is a critical part of my college experience. Baylor offers just that. As I look forward to starting the next chapter of my life, my visit convinced me that Baylor is the perfect place to