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College Admissions Essay: The Names Of Names Means

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Chika. Kelechi. Amaka. Chioma. Where I come from names are stories. Names are blessings. Names are our dreams. Names predict our path. Names celebrate. Chika: “God is Abundant”. I’m of Nigerian descent. A country in West Africa filled with colorful and warm Cultural Display, and all other Ethnic groups, such as the Igbos, Yoruba’s, Hausa, etc. I am from the Igbo tribe; names are very significant in that culture. At the age of 14, I left the United States to live in Nigeria for my entire summer break. Being there for about nine weeks enforced my fluency in Igbo language. Now at the age of 16, I am very thankful for that experience. Being able to speak fluent Igbo has helped me in communicate with so many other amazing and different people, whether it’s translating or relating with other Igbo speakers. I always use my ability to speak Igbo as a big advantage. It allows me to stand out …show more content…

Recognition of the various languages and dialects, and delicious dishes, and numerous ways of thinking and awareness allows one to grow. When I think of Duke University, the aspects that most impress me and vane my desire to merge myself in this prestigious learning environment are the excellent resources. Duke is committed to maintaining a diverse student community. As a person of Nigerian heritage, who grew up in a tiny city of Austell, Georgia, and who is now planning to embark on my university studies in one of the top national schools in the United States. I see this commitment to diversity as an essential element. Cultural diversity makes multiple aspects of one’s like more fascinating. From the time I was born up to now. I’ve had a terrible load of exposure to different ways of the world. I have learned to be enduring, less judgmental, and I feel enthusiastic by attending your university. I’ll be sure to share he experiences that I’ve been blessed to

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