Ah, vacation, the most relaxing time of the year where you don't have to get anything done, right? Wrong. This being the summer before my senior year, I have a lot of things that I need/want to get done, though I have picked what I believe to be the best place in the world to do them - San Diego. A midst the sun bathing, shopping, body surfing, and just plain chilling out, I have decided that I am going to get my college applications done this summer. This means that I need to really get a feel for the colleges that have already made it to my short list. Luckily for me, almost all of these colleges are striking distance from where I am staying with my grandparents, so I am going to visit the California ones this summer!
Today I decided to start out with the very first college that I ever toured - The University of San Diego. I remember being awed and intimidated by my first taste of a college campus, but I was also sure that I had idealized the experience in my mind. I was right. Though I still adored the beautiful architecture and vibe that I got from the campus, I didn't feel like this was the only college in the world that would do for me. I think that my reaction was a good one for what I need to get done this summer. Now, rather than comparing every college I go to up against the larger than life version of USD, I'll be comparing everything evenly.
This is not to say that I no longer like USD or plan not to apply anymore; on the contrary, it is still one of my top choices! I am just not letting it take the unfair advantage of being the only one of my California schools that I have been able to tour the campus of so far.
So, what I like and don't like about USD at first glance. I love the location and campus. Down below will be a collage of pictures that I snapped while on my tour, but nothing compares to actually being there. It is on a hill in sunny San Diego, able to see the fireworks from Sea World at night, and always the perfect weather. It is also a good school both academically and in it's atmosphere. The University of San Diego is an independent Catholic college that is still grounded to it's Christian roots, which is a major plus for me. Though a religious school is not a must have for me, it's still something that makes me feel more comfortable and at home when I visit those colleges. It's the feeling that I know that I will have some people around me and part of the larger church who will love me as a sister in Christ. USD also does many service projects, mission trips, and studies abroad that can make almost any high school student dizzy in contemplating.
All together, I realize that I was right to have loved this school right off the bat, but I was also right to come back to it with some more mature eyes. I think that this summer will be a blast, and I hope that finding the right colleges will be a part of that!
Today I decided to start out with the very first college that I ever toured - The University of San Diego. I remember being awed and intimidated by my first taste of a college campus, but I was also sure that I had idealized the experience in my mind. I was right. Though I still adored the beautiful architecture and vibe that I got from the campus, I didn't feel like this was the only college in the world that would do for me. I think that my reaction was a good one for what I need to get done this summer. Now, rather than comparing every college I go to up against the larger than life version of USD, I'll be comparing everything evenly.
This is not to say that I no longer like USD or plan not to apply anymore; on the contrary, it is still one of my top choices! I am just not letting it take the unfair advantage of being the only one of my California schools that I have been able to tour the campus of so far.
So, what I like and don't like about USD at first glance. I love the location and campus. Down below will be a collage of pictures that I snapped while on my tour, but nothing compares to actually being there. It is on a hill in sunny San Diego, able to see the fireworks from Sea World at night, and always the perfect weather. It is also a good school both academically and in it's atmosphere. The University of San Diego is an independent Catholic college that is still grounded to it's Christian roots, which is a major plus for me. Though a religious school is not a must have for me, it's still something that makes me feel more comfortable and at home when I visit those colleges. It's the feeling that I know that I will have some people around me and part of the larger church who will love me as a sister in Christ. USD also does many service projects, mission trips, and studies abroad that can make almost any high school student dizzy in contemplating.
All together, I realize that I was right to have loved this school right off the bat, but I was also right to come back to it with some more mature eyes. I think that this summer will be a blast, and I hope that finding the right colleges will be a part of that!
i see why you needed to make a collage now :) i like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I decided to get back into the blogging world that I would write a blog and make a collage after every college visit:) Thank you for being the only person who ever comments, and the only person other than my mom that actually reads it :)
DeleteNo true! I also read it ;)
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