Pace University Personal Statement

Moving to New York City to attend Pace University has been a transformative experience and a huge transition from life in my small hometown in Southern California. The city’s allowed me to immerse myself in a diverse environment of cultures and lifestyles. The campus location in downtown Manhattan has exposed me to a variety of people and unique opportunities. While these have been wonderful aspects, the university’s non-traditional structure and large percentage of commuting students have made it difficult to become involved with student activities. The school’s format have made it challenging to become all-consumed in academic pursuits. while I have benefitted from Pace’s small class sizes which have allowed me to get to know my professors, I have made all too frequent visits to my advisor who has given me leverage with course selections and been a source of all-around support, but can’t replace the close-knit campus culture I desire. My motivation to transfer stems from a desire to obtain the best educational experience possible.
I look forward to becoming actively involved in school activities which will allow me to form close connections with other students and the University. With a motivation to succeed in a demanding major, my free time is both limited and valuable. I would like to spend that time doing a select group of activities, including participating in internships, volunteer work, and possibly a club sport. Volunteering in programs at local hospitals will be very beneficial for gaining experience and learning to foster meaningful connections with others. Joining a tennis team would allow me to pursue a lifelong personal passion, and allow me to engage with other students who also enjoy the