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There is no greater joy than being
a student. One can enjoy the independence of living away from family and
experience the happiness of living in community with your peers, without many
of the burdens and responsibilities that one must take on upon entering
adulthood. With this in mind I chose to study history at St. Bonaventure
University not with an eye on my future career, though that was certainly in my
mind, but in the belief that I should study that subject which I most enjoy. I
have never regretted this decision. Through my four years of study at
university I have learned to appreciate new perspectives on topics that I once
considered to be historical fact, have gained a wider knowledge of both
American and World history, learned to appreciate the rigors and challenge of
historical research, greatly improved my writing skills, and gained invaluable
professional experience as an intern in the Friedsam Library archives. Studying
history has not only been a fun and gratifying experience, but it has also allowed
me to learn a number of professional skills which I can widely apply in either
my future career or future studies at graduate school.
