Family Personal Statement

With given a choice of what to write this paper, I could not get past the subtle nature of who we are as God’s creations. This fundamental truth of our identity is simplified with the truth of our identity in Jesus. We are created in God’s image with a purpose here on earth to display all of God’s greatness, His beauty, and to reveal all of His character aspects. Best of all, we are completely dependent on God. This new enlightenment of my identity in Christ as God’s creation will allow me to help people around the world become one with Christ by revealing the truth of their identity.

Pursing a career as a medical doctor is an opportunity for me to mentor youth in underserved populations. As a child, I was raised in the low income, urban community of Roxbury, MA. Although not as notorious today, the neighborhood had garnered negative attention for its high crime rates. My mother emigrated from Haiti and raised me as a single parent. Due to our financial circumstance, Roxbury became our permanent residence. I have always felt there was something lacking in Roxbury in comparison to other towns I visited. My teenage years were largely spent in the suburban town of Stoneham where I attended high school. There was a literal difference in air quality and a psychology contrast in future prospects. While native students of

There are few certainties of what one will encounter during life. A common joke names two: death and

The personal statement is very important to applicants who intend to be admitted to an undergraduate or graduate school. The role of a personal statement is to make applicants be different from other applicants. It mainly serves the purposes of persuading the admission committee of applicants’ great passion for the study field, explaining their experience that shaped their personality, demonstrating their longtime desire and commitment for the degree, and showing their life goals. What the admission committee is looking for in a personal statement varies from school to school, major to major. Art and Design is a unique program requiring its prospective students to be different in every aspect. The Art and Design Admission Committee is looking for a student who has creative potential in all respects. Hence, for those who want to apply to the School of Art and Design, they should understand how to present their stories, experiences, practice, goals, philosophy, inspirations, and aspirations in a creative way.

I was born the fourth of December 1991 in Cranbrook British Columbia. I lived there for 18 years. Before joining the military I worked as a fry cook at a Burger King for three years and held part time jobs working for the College of the Rockies summer camp programs during the summer. My parents are currently living together in Cranbrook BC. My father works outside the province testing railway tracks for two months at a time, then returns home for two to three weeks. My mother acts as the main contact point of the family, she works as a financial clerk. I have a 22 year old sister who will be attending university in Calgary this September. I attended Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook and graduated in 2009

When I first moved to New York as a newly-arrived immigrant nine years ago, I was amazed, among other things, at the diversity and opportunities that I observed around me. It was equally shocking, as I underwent the process of becoming a New Yorker, to see the uneven geographical spread of these great opportunities throughout the city. Specifically, I am speaking of the disadvantages of children in low income neighborhoods with higher crime rates than surrounding areas.

I began my college education with a desire to become a pediatrician and ending with a degree in Family Studies, with a focus in Crisis Management. As with both aspirations it has always been about helping children. Upon graduation I obtained a position as a Forensic Interviewer with the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. Working with this agency fulfilled a part of my passion, however being away from my infant son at the time was heart wrenching. My husband and I chose for me to stay home during the early years of my children. While I stayed home I provided summer and after school care to a few families for 7 years and I realized, even more so, how I love being available to children in their various life stages. For the past 4 years

On November 2, 2016 I drove to Wittier, CA to meet the Galagar family for the third and final family assessment. To prepare, I utilized Wright and Leahey (2013) Nurses and Families: A guide to Family Assessment and Interventions textbook in order to guide me in further assessing this family’s dynamic and especially their behavior towards each other as well as guide me in developing a strategy to conclude my Family Assessment project. It is important to state that assessment of this family dynamic was taken into account at each of the three meetings, however more so during this meeting via engaging the Galagers in a game of Sorry and Connect 4. These games were strategically chosen to allow Galager’s youngest daughter, Laura, diagnosed with developmental disability be a participant. This field note is my reflection not only on my meeting, which will address the Galager Family Power Diagram, and the Family Attachment diagram, but also my reflection on my growth and development as a soon to be Advance Practice Nurse.

As I stepped off the plane for the first time at Maurice Bishop International Airport on the small island of Grenada I had no idea where the next four years would take me. I was just a young man from a small town in rural Iowa who had never lived outside of the United States, setting out on an adventure to pursue a degree in medicine. While working at a number of local health fairs on the island, I was able to spend a lot of time interacting with members of the community discussing their personal struggles with health. For many of my patients it was a poor understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle or a lack of resources, while others were afraid of the stigma associated with disease and mental health. Though my time in Grenada was short, it was interactions such as these that continue to motivate me to focus on primary care, preventative medicine, and decreasing disparities in healthcare.

Amelia (Mia) lives with her biological parent Emilie and Thomas Pinski. Mr. Pinski finished high school and went on to get his trade certification. He currently works in the Central West End as an electrician. Mrs. Pinski works for Operation Food Search. She has almost completed her associate degree and is working towards a career in culinary arts. Mia has three siblings. The youngest sibling is Alice Pinski (age 6). Mia oldest sibling is Thomas Pinski. He is currently an 11 year old 5th grader at woodland Elementary. The next youngest sibling is Isaac Pinski. He is an 8 year old third grader At Woodland. Isaac was a twin sibling of Lucas Pinski. Unfortunately, Lucas passed away on May 5th, 2012 from an accidental drowning. Due to the drowning and living conditions, the Pinski children were removed from the parent’s custody. They first went to temporary custody with their aunt and uncle for a little over a month. The children were then placed with their grandparents Glenda and Thomas Pinski St. The grandparents lived in Walshville, IL. They remained there for approximately three years. When the Pinski parents were able to retain custody of their children they resided in Edwardsville. In 2016 the family moved to the East Alton area. In 2017 the Pinski family returned to the Edwardsville area. Mrs. Pinski stated that they just signed a one year lease and feel good that they will be able

Katy we have a few things in common. I am also nearing the end of the Public History program, after this class, all I have left is the practicum. Additionally, I have noticed that most of my classmate have taken this class earlier on, yet I waited until the end. I also fear what to do after graduation. Because Public History is so broad, I have decided to apply to another university to get specific training in Library and Information Science and Archives Management with a concentration in digital assets management to build upon what I have already learned and to make myself marketable when apply for archivist employment positions. I love the American Civil War Era and one reason why is, it presented so many issues with visual propaganda. I

I am a student perusing bachelors degree on Accounting in Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. After the massive earthquake on April 2015, my family has felt the significant downfall in their income. My mother who is a single parent supports the majority of my family spending. Lately, she has been working hard to cope up with this financial loss. However, the economic blockade and current political condition has worsen the situation. My mother has to spend most of her income for my tuition fee and it is difficult for her to manage the fund. If I could have my application fees waived, this could be a great help for me and my mother. I have also attached a document from local municipality which verifies the financial hardship of my

I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD at the age of ten and was fortunate enough to receive appropriate assistance in school. I was raised in a low socioeconomic status, Hispanic home with my parents caring for me and my younger brothers with autism. Statistically, the likelihood of success was not in my favor. However, regardless of societal and personal obstacles, I graduated high school and got accepted into California State University, Fullerton. In addition, while attending CSUF, I have displayed excellence through consistent exertion and determination. I should receive this award because I exemplify the highest standards of academic achievement, service to my university and community, and commitment to professional development.

What is your history? What is your home of origin? Why did you/your family settle in ________?

No one can’t meet a family like mine’s. My family is well diversified. Every family member plays an important role in all my family’s lives. In my family, there are four people: my father, my mother, my little brother and me. My father is one who brings money home and is also responsible for organizing and planning family trips. My mother is the one who is in charge for making meals and makes sure everyone eats at the appropriate times. My little brother is the pet of the family. He actually doesn’t have any responsibilities, for he’s the pet. I am the rock of support in my family. I always go beyond my parents’ expectations. I also support my younger cousins and little brother, by being a role model that they can look up to. Another