San Diego State University Research Paper

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Moving to another state was a huge leap into the unknown for me. I knew that going to California could provide me with great opportunities to fulfill my dreams, so I took everyone’s doubts toward me and committed. Upon the day I was admitted to San Diego State University I was ecstatic. Upon the day I was admitted to San Diego State University, I was joyous, but for the wrong reasons. I was happier about proving all of my doubters wrong than I was about making a big accomplishment and attending a great school. When I think of it objectively, there were hundreds of reasons why I thought California would suit me well, such as the ocean, sand, the heat, the beauty of the campus; it was the differences. The weather was always nice and it was a …show more content…
My time in San Diego thus far had not been easy. I had constant 8:00 a.m. classes and the weather by noon was a scorching 100 degrees. The days were tiresome and never-ending. I met very intriguing people from this university ranging from faculty to students and became fascinated with the lifestyle San Diegans take on. However, after another couple of weeks went by, I soon came to realize that San Diego didn’t hold what I have been searching for. San Diego State University does have the major of which I wish to pursue yet as days go on I realize more and more that they do not offer the lifestyle I wish to share with others. I hold a very tight-held relationship with God and wish to further that relationship at a school such as Seattle Pacific University. While attending San Diego State University I have struggled to find godly friends and a community whom will support me. I came to a realization that college isn’t just about academics and obtaining a degree but also developing a personal world view and deepening your faith. More and more my interests are becoming about God and serving a Christian community. I love the intentions of Seattle Pacific and what they wish to get out of every one of their students. By attending Seattle Pacific University, I hope to enhance my relationship with God, deepen my knowledge within exercise science and participate in a Christ-like

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