My visit to Drexel University was more than I expected, considering the fact that I barely knew anything about the school. However, cannot stop thinking about all the exciting, new opportunities offered by your school. Not only does it have the major I want to peruse—Arts Management (my specific interest is in Visual Art)—But also because it has the unique Co-op program, which I think is a leading and valuable point of difference compared to other colleges. I believe that this program will allow me to gain the skills that will ultimately help me fulfill my dream of opening an art gallery for new, emerging and underprivileged artists; artists who might not otherwise have an opportunity in which to display their art.
I have always been a believer in real-life experience ever since a young age; perhaps because the qualities of my education in previous years that helped inspire me from the three years old. I went to a Montessori pre-K school which emphasized practical life and learning by experiencing the outside world, rather than learning by just listening to words.
I ‘ve always been curious as to why schools do not offer classes in practical life – like how to balance a check book, how to budget expenses or even how to ace an interview. I finally learnt that practical lesson during a summer job at Michael Stars, the retail chain, when I actually thought they had taken money from me. This was until I was explained that my salary and commission were subject to tax and social security. I have to admit, it was a huge surprise for me!
However, I have really gained intellect and skill from the internships I have had the opportunity to have, learning how to research market trends, present to executive teams, how to style for photo shoots and how to update social media for a company and so much more.
I am fully enjoying my electives this year at school—Graphic Design and Advertising (an important promotional tool for me, especially for the future) and Business Ethics/Economics, in which I will get to create my own business plan. Having the ability to already start on my dream in this class is something I cannot wait to take advantage of and see what great things come out of it.
I think I am a student who would take advantage of all that Drexel has to offer and am eager about the possibility of growing and learning through experience how to be successful in the future. Thank you so much for your consideration. Attending Drexel University would really be dream come true and one foot closer to achieving my aspirations.