Graduate School Personal Statement

The significant academic challenge I have faced, is my learning disability. in all my life I have this challenge, and I can’t run from these struggles. The struggles are from reading to math, and from math going into memory issues that I have to struggle with all my life.

Starting college in August of 2008 was completely different than what I was expecting. My parents loaded up my car and sent me on my way to gain a college degree and experience life on my own, but looking back over the situation, I tend to ask myself numerous times do I think I was ready for college and the responsibilities that were to come along with it. Each time the answer was no. Being the first person in my family to go off to college away from home, I had no idea what to expect, or how to handle the things that come along with college life. Needless to say, it took me several major changes and me leaving my first university and transferring to one at home for me to get a handle of the situation.

I plan to contribute and positively impact the experiences of the students, the staff, and the program as a whole by applying myself in a variety of roles to exemplify a model student throughout my participation in the Honors Program.

Since the personal statement for graduate programs have received little attention from researchers, “The Statement of Purpose in graduate program applications: Genre structure and disciplinary variation” from Betty Samraj and Lenore Monk (2008) and “Genre analysis of personal statements: Analysis of moves in application essays to medical and dental schools” from Huiling Ding (2007) are the two useful articles illustrating the important moves and steps in a personal statement, helping me prepare my Master of Fine Arts application. In this report, I will explore the effective methods the readings provide, as well as the writing prompt from the Roski School of Art and Design, to construct my personal

I come from a small rural town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. My hometown is split down the middle by a set of railroad tracks. On the north side, one can find pristine neighborhoods, newer schools, most doctors’ offices, and the only hospital in town. The south side of the town stands as a stark contrast. On the south side, you no longer find the wealthy neighborhoods but rather dilapidated and condemned homes and housing projects. One seems to find abandoned buildings on every corner, many inhabited by those that have lost their homes. Limited help is coming for those who need it, mostly through churches and volunteer programs targeting the underserved. Many doctors, dentists, and nurses are giving their time and resources to help

I am writing to express my interest in serving as a member of the Temporary Staff for the 133rd Trooper Recruit School (TRS). I believe the quality of training a recruit receives directly translates into the kind of trooper, co-worker, and future leader that they will become. Training is essential in molding, maintaining, and ensuring the security and survival of every graduate from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Training Academy. Additionally, the highest quality of training not only strengthens the individual but our entire department. The skills and training that I would be teaching trooper recruits would form the base that will propel them towards a successful career, and I would be honored to accept this challenge.

The personal statement is customized to enlighten a professional system regarding yourself in your own words. A perfect purpose of your essay is to persuade the reader that you have a place at their school. There is nobody amend approach to write a personal statement, however as a rule the individuals who will read your paper are searching for two imperative things: they need confirmation of your accomplishments that isn't reflected in different parts of your application and why the occasions that you portray have formed your state of mind, center, and scholarly imperativeness.

Essay #1: Describe why you wish to enroll at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. You should describe any connection you have to southwest Michigan.

Growing up in a small town, with the knowledge of a small town community can have an effect on you. Having the respect and dignity to know between right and wrong adds and interesting aspects into a life style. Growing up in a small community makes you realize what it is like to have small class rooms and having your teachers know you by a first name basis.Knowing everyone on each sport team because “everyone knows everyone in a small town”. I had the ability to be able to ride my bike down the street without a real question of my safety where I grew up in Worland Wyoming. I have different academic interests than others may, I enjoy different extracurricular activities than other students, and life experiences that are unlike anyone else that have shaped me into who I am today.

I have always had an interest in improving the community around us, and would like to be involved in this role by helping out in the community. By joining NHS, I aspire to enhance some of my skills, such as ambition, collaboration, and leadership. I hope to increase my initiative to provide service in the community and to take chances out of my comfort zone. By helping out in the community more with service projects I hope to improve my collaborative, management and people skills. In addition, I hope to improve my leadership skills through public service projects. These projects will not only give me more experience with leadership, but they will also motivate me to help my community and my peers with their endeavors. I believe that joining the National Honor Society at River Hill will teach me essential skills for my future, and improve my community.

“I have a dream that one day I will overcome the struggles that I have faced living in a poverty-stricken community.”

When first offered the opportunity to be an honors student, I was unsure what exactly what that would involve and how that would impact my college experience. I'm not sure why I ever worried in the first place, as being involved in the University Honors Program has been one of the most rewarding decisions that I have made here at the U. Firstly, I greatly enjoy my advisor, Kristin Farrell and what she has to offer. She is incredibly open-minded and it is so comforting knowing that she will be my advisor for all 4 years. I more than look forward to our meetings and come knowing that she will be able to understand my choice of classes and listen when I have concerns or ideas. For example, I have been toying with the idea of studying abroad since

I have chosen a business related course as I have been interested in this field from GCSE level & I believe that I have the qualities to forge a successful career in this area. I have been inspired to fulfil this path by my Uncle, a director at a successful company in England

I am applying for the Counseling Masters program because since a very young age I have felt the need to help people and make a difference. The school-counseling program would give me the necessary tools to help students build a strong foundation for their future. Ive always been interested in pursuing a career in counseling. For many, being a teen is one of the hardest stages of life, so learning how to help students and help establishing and unfailing support system for them to become prosperous adults is my number one goal. I am a focused hard working individual who’s passion as a perspective counselor drives me to learn all that I may need to deliver a solid education and reliable support system for my

The vision that I have for my future and career is a positive one. I started my MBA program at GCU with a positive attitude, determination to stay in the program and complete it successfully. My desire and vision after I complete my program is to take up a new challenge of starting my own small business in the area of non-medical Care Giving Services. This business will give me a great deal of opportunities to utilize all that I’ve learnt throughout my program. Through the small business that I’m looking to set up, I will have the opportunity to offer quality Care Giving Services to clients who have disabilities of one form or another. Not all clients get the quality care that they deserve in the care giving business, so I will focus on rendering loving and compassionate care that will make life easier for our clients. The services rendered and our core values will be in the best interest of the clients.