for those of you who go to UTSW (or anyone else in TX could probably answer this).....
UTSW is my first choice, but mainly for it's location and not the typical reasons of status and whatnot. Basically, as cheesy as it sounds, my heart belongs in Dallas. I grew up here, all of my extended family lives here, I want to serve this community, and I want to raise a family here. I'm most content when I'm surrounded by my family, and I want nothing more than to move back here (I'm currently an undergrad at A&M) so that I can return to an environment that makes me deeply happy.
If any of you grew up in Texas, did you experience feelings similar to mine?
Also, I want to express my affection for Dallas (which I see as a positive thing) to UTSW, either in my application or in my interview, but I am afraid that I will come off as not expressing the proper interest in their institution. I LOVE the school itself, of course, but I just happen to love the environment equally if not more. How do you recommend I go about addressing this?
Thanks,
Ashley