Is "I visited the city and your school gave me warm and fuzzies" an appropriate "why us" intro?

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The main gist of my essay is "When I was there on vacation, I very often saw groups of students in matching school scrubs around town. It gave me the sense that student wellness and belonging was central to the school's values. In researching your school, I found that this is baked into the curriculum and culture through [programs]. This is in line with my prior background and learning experiences through XYZ..."

In reality, it was more of a "looks like they're having fun I wish I was in med school" impression than anything else, but it was lasting and sincere. I really like the area and the school does seem to prioritize relational learning. I'm just wondering if it will come across as shallow and bullshitty.

If it changes anything, the "why us" is optional and I don't have anything better.

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 6:18 PM UTC

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