One of the most important things to me about my high school is our tightly-knit 

community. At Davidson, I found the same type of community.

My headmaster, a Davidson alumnus, encouraged me to look at Davidson because 

of its similarities to my high school. When I visited, I found many of the things I love 

about York at Davidson. At my high school, I can leave my laptop outside and not worry 

about it being stolen. At Davidson, I was pleased to learn that students are trusted to 

borrow and return books to the library. I would love the ability to take my final exams 

wherever and whenever I want, and that my professors would trust me to take exams 

responsibly. I think Davidson’s Honor Code is a central and wonderful part of the college 

that creates a true bond of trust between students and faculty.

I think Davidson’s small class sizes are critical in creating an encouraging and 

thought-provoking classroom environment. Because Davidson has no graduate students, 

the professors are dedicated to giving undergraduates the best education and 

opportunities for research. Although I’m not sure what I want to study, I want to do 

research. I am impressed with Davidson’s extensive network of study abroad 

opportunities. I would love to utilize those resources to broaden my academic horizons to 

different countries.

I found the town of Davidson to be quaint and supportive of the college. I heard 

that the residents often bake cookies for the students during exam periods, and in addition 

to my love of cookies, I love that others around the school care about its students.   

As an athlete, I love that Davidson is a NCAA Division I school with the highest 

level of play, and would love to cheer on (or maybe play for) the Wildcats!