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Florida Memorial University Personal Statement

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I’m charged up with lion pride. I am very ecstatic to apply for a scholarship at the illustrious Florida Memorial University. I, Stephanie Bigot, grew up in Miami, Florida in a household influenced by strong Haitian culture. Coming from a strong cultured background its imperative that I have a plan to secure my future for good standing, physically, mentally and financially. It has been taught to me to accept the empowerment given to maintain cultural integrity, while succeeding academically. I’m currently classified as a Junior majoring in Business Marketing with plans to expand to Communications. I enjoy meeting professionals through networking while expanding my knowledge base through acquiring experience in various ways. Eager …show more content…

As an Orientation Leader I serve as a representative for Florida Memorial University fulfilling diverse roles while becoming a friend and mentor to new students, the PR Director for Faces Modeling Troupe Inc. Miami Chapter ensuring the communication strategy is consistent reflecting the non-for-profit organization strategic vision, and an active member of the University’s National Society Collegiate Scholars Program building bonds with fellow members that will enhance my life both now and in the world beyond college, all the while striving to pursue a Bachelors Degree. Volunteering my time and effort on and off campus has and continues to instill lifelong lessons into my personal growth. I wholeheartedly believe that the person who should have the most vested interests in my career is I, therefore, I take precaution when making decisions that will be reflected throughout my college career. This summer, through Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s Summer Youth Internship Initiative, I was awarded an awesome opportunity to intern at El Dorado Furniture in the Marketing Department, which I insightfully claim to be an eye opening and gratifying involvement. It truly helped build my professional experience in my field of study. In the future I plan to join my campus chapter of the American Marketing Association

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