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Marco goes US 3

Gizmo | 17.12.2010 1 0

Now that I have revealed my reasons for the choice of the United States of America, I want to exhibit my personal ranking for the several universities:

1)Eastern Tennessee State University, Johnson City
2)University of Utah, Salt Lake City
3)University of Wyoming, Laramie
4)University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
5)University of Guelph

My ranking originates from the following aspects:
At the beginning, my first choice was the University of Georgia, Athens due to its size and location. A friend of mine spent two years studying in Cincinnati, KY and experienced fellow students from Georgia and South-Eastern states as respectful and open-minded. Furthermore, the distance to a bigger city like Atlanta can be overcome easily, which may not apply to all of the universities given. Consequently, I have to admit that the density of population plays an important role for me. Of course Nebraska is also culturally attractive and has various esthetic seductions. Nevertheless, this is not what I am looking for in this case. I do not want to make holiday but gain new experiences and get in contact with as many people as possible. I want to broaden my horizon and I have the feeling that places like Salt Lake City or Johnson City could provide more cultural diversity than others.
It goes without saying that I had a look at the reports of those students who have been there and the websites of each university, which suggest that my choice should be a good one. As a result, I know that the whole year, and of course the preparation for it, involve engagement, patience and the definite will to be successful. I am also aware of the problems that can occur and the mass of things I have to think about before I go. That is to say, I am not blind-folded by the rising sun of the American dream, but I am always optimistic which helps me to overcome the difficulties and problems I will have to face.
Maybe this attitude is the virtual substance of a dream that lies in all of us and that gives us the strength for our pursuit of happiness and self-fulfillment. Yet we never know what tomorrow may bring along...