Why I Want To Attend Yale University

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I am a person who has always made my education a priority. Ever since I was a kid, I have dreamed of going to college, a place where I could learn and study along with the others who also seek to further develop their knowledge. Yale University has definitely appealed to me, due to the atmosphere of seriousness towards students’ educations and futures. I want a college that will integrate me into its campus and make me feel right at home. I know that Yale is highly regarded as one of the top universities in the world. Along with the beautiful aesthetic of the campus, I believe that with Yale’s professors and resources, I could go on to make discoveries that could change the world.

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