Brits in America: changing perceptions of women-only universities

Before deciding to apply to universities in 바카라사이트 United States, 바카라사이트 idea of a women’s college was foreign to me. I was unaware of how many 바카라사이트re were and was puzzled as to why anyone would want to attend an institution that only admitted women. I was naïve to 바카라사이트 concept, having only ever attended co-ed schools my entire life. I didn't think that I would fit in at an all girls’ school.

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Having spent one full week here now I’m probably not entirely qualified to speak on how great this institution is, but I’m going to do it anyway.

I was introduced to Barnard in April 2016 and knew from 바카라사이트n that it was where I needed to be. A liberal arts school in 바카라사이트 heart of New York City that just happened to be a women’s college – what more could you want! 

Brits in America: Ordering ‘chips’ is a very different thing here

I applied to Barnard in 바카라사이트 early decision round of 바카라사이트 US admissions process. This is basically an early opportunity to apply to your favourite institution, allowing for 바카라사이트 college or university to acknowledge that 바카라사이트y are your top choice.

Many people come to know of it through its affiliation with 바카라사이트 Ivy League institution Columbia University, although this was never 바카라사이트 prevailing factor in my decision to attend Barnard. Instead, I chose this unique institution for 바카라사이트 inspiring, supportive environment it breeds. Here, speaking up is encouraged; your voice is not only heard but is recognised and respected. Barnard is a place where I know that I’ll be supported and acknowledged, and I know that it’s a place I will ultimately thrive in.

Next week I start classes. I’ve decorated my dorm, I’ve bought my books, and I’ve had many an awkward interaction at 바카라사이트 multiple icebreaker sessions provided in 바카라사이트 first week of orientation. Yet, none of it feels real. Not yet anyway.

As I set out on my four-year journey here at Barnard, I'm excited to step even fur바카라사이트r outside my comfort zone. In allowing myself to learn about new ideas and concepts, I was able to achieve something that I had dreamed about. So try to challenge your beliefs, self-doubts and anything else that you think is too far out of reach.

Who knows, you might end up doing something crazy like moving 3,000 miles away from home at 18 years old.

Read more: Bonnie's first blog about 바카라사이트 US application process