“And down you go, Dr. Nebula!” My imaginary best friend Emily and I shouted, watching my arch-nemesis fade into the darkness. This was the resolution of the latest of my grand adventures with Emily, in which we plotted our escape from Dr. Nebula’s evil lair of brussels sprouts and malevolent bumper cars. We began by acquiring knowledge; we scoured the Library of Evil on a treacherous adventure to locate books on Dr. Nebula’s weaknesses. Then, we armed ourselves with the magic of kindness, using our values to defeat the evil that Dr. Nebula presented. Finally, Emily stepped aside and let me use my weapons; I used my knowledge and values to stand up for myself and vanquish Dr. Nebula, sending him to the depths of darkness. Emily was my best
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UChicago, like Emily, is defined by an intellectualism that will prepare me to overcome the great evils of the world. The University of Chicago is one of the great bastions of intellectualism, priding itself in rich academic knowledge. 15-20% of UChicago graduates receive PhD’s, a fact that interests me as I’m interested in a career in academia. The UChicago faculty includes 89 Nobel Laureates, more than any other university, with bright minds like Milton Friedman ready to enrich my mind and equip me with knowledge that expands far beyond that enclosed in the Library of Evil. This intellectualism appeals to me not only because of my natural curiosity and self-described nerdiness, but also because I recognize that any action, advocacy, or activism, is useless unless it has a strong intellectual basis to support it and affirm its positive impact. As someone who seeks to act and create social change, this strongly appeals to …show more content…
Nebula, but like Emily, will also teach me the values I need to grow as an individual. UChicago’s apparent values of diversity and inclusion are highly important to me, motivating much of my work and my aspirations. Finding a college campus that mirrors these values will not only lead to a more inclusive learning environment for myself and other students, but will also teach me how to conduct inclusion work in the future. UChicago granted the first PhD to a Black woman years ago, but that spirit of diversity lives on today. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Center for Identity and Inclusion provide support and show that inclusion is a clear priority. Specifically, I would like to get involved in the Office’s Student Advisory Council, which will teach me countless skills to advocate for inclusion. The Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture’s workshops will allow me to educate myself on diversity issues, preparing me with the values necessary for a successful career in sociology and social
UChicago, like Emily, is defined by an intellectualism that will prepare me to overcome the great evils of the world. The University of Chicago is one of the great bastions of intellectualism, priding itself in rich academic knowledge. 15-20% of UChicago graduates receive PhD’s, a fact that interests me as I’m interested in a career in academia. The UChicago faculty includes 89 Nobel Laureates, more than any other university, with bright minds like Milton Friedman ready to enrich my mind and equip me with knowledge that expands far beyond that enclosed in the Library of Evil. This intellectualism appeals to me not only because of my natural curiosity and self-described nerdiness, but also because I recognize that any action, advocacy, or activism, is useless unless it has a strong intellectual basis to support it and affirm its positive impact. As someone who seeks to act and create social change, this strongly appeals to …show more content…
Nebula, but like Emily, will also teach me the values I need to grow as an individual. UChicago’s apparent values of diversity and inclusion are highly important to me, motivating much of my work and my aspirations. Finding a college campus that mirrors these values will not only lead to a more inclusive learning environment for myself and other students, but will also teach me how to conduct inclusion work in the future. UChicago granted the first PhD to a Black woman years ago, but that spirit of diversity lives on today. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Center for Identity and Inclusion provide support and show that inclusion is a clear priority. Specifically, I would like to get involved in the Office’s Student Advisory Council, which will teach me countless skills to advocate for inclusion. The Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture’s workshops will allow me to educate myself on diversity issues, preparing me with the values necessary for a successful career in sociology and social