Graduation Speech My College - 2270 Words

I can’t believe this is finally the time to be writing my college essays and figure out what colleges I want to go to. Ever since middle school, I have been anxiously waiting for the day I pick the college that fits me best. The time has finally come for all the seniors to shine, and share with our desired colleges what we have accomplished over these past four years of high school. Before being able to do such a thing, I must first decide which colleges would best fit me as well as comply with the criteria I am searching for. Personally, when I am researching for colleges I look into Cost, Location, Size, Campus, Majors and Settings. Based upon my research and criteria I figured that the best four schools that fit me the best would be†¦show more content†¦Scholarships and Internships would help me get into my dream schools without having to get my parents to pay -------- amount of money, that is why I would rather pick a college that would have some connections to sc holarships and would accept internships just to help the cost to reduce a little. Location is the second big factor in picking what college I would rather pick, It is a little too unrealistic to say that after my four years of high school I am at a stage in life that could live on my own in another state. Having the support of my family and being able to drive to them with the maximum of a couple hours of the drive would be something that I am planning on doing. I rather go somewhere that would not be as far so I would be able to see them whenever I want to. Furthermore, I would rather go to a school that it would have a diverse campus, a place not too small where people of all different backgrounds and cultures can come together. Diversity educates you in life; coming from a family where they are very open to new cultures and backgrounds I would prefer to go somewhere where I can meet new people and learn their cultures and their perspectives in life. Finding a school that you woul d be close to major shops, supermarkets so that you can walk or drive a short distance, more close to