Georgia State University Personal Statement

Out of all of the skin care products in the world, your bathroom cabinet needs to be filled with products researched and designed by me. When I entered high school, I discovered my passion for selecting lip sticks, lip glosses, lotions, perfumes, and makeup foundations. You name it. After learning about the connections between the information in my chemistry class and these items, a light bulb went off! I maintained an A average in chemistry throughout the whole year! Additionally, in 2014, I became a student in the Academy of Engineering and Technology, which also heightened my interests in chemistry. In a science fair at that academy, there was a chemistry course where we made colorful slime, and during that process, I learned that I get an adrenaline rush when I am mixing different chemicals together to see what the outcome is. Majoring in chemistry at Norfolk State University will definitely prepare me for a very successful future in chemistry! My ultimate goal is to conduct research and development for chemical cosmetics. I plan to obtain employment at the greatest companies in the world such as L'Oréal and Avon.

Major changes in my life have affected my high school career, but a large impact came from the death of my father in eighth grade. Before his passing, I was an average A/B student in middle school and even elementary school, which quickly changed in 8th grade when my classes became too hard for me to handle. I decided the best thing for my mental health was to drop out of my higher level classes. This lead to being in standard classes throughout my first year of high school with minimal effort from my part. After constantly missing school, I failed my second quarter. Instead of bouncing back from this, it pushed me down, making me believe I would never be able to recover. Without any motivation, I ended my ninth grade year with a grade point average of 1.4.

Attending Kennesaw State University has been a very rewarding journey. As a current senior in college, I have been given the chance to experience the University environment. An environment full of my interaction with my fellow classmates working in study groups and tutoring sessions. Also having the option to sit in on my professor's 2nd lecture that you did not understand fully during your class period.

Working toward social justice for others has already begun for me. I know that being a graduate student with help hone and refine my skills as a clinical social worker. After I graduate, I have a long-term goal of working in community and hospital settings. I am especially interested in issues that relate to families.

I am a resident of Augusta in Georgia State. The city is the second-largest in the state with a population of 197872 according to the 2012 census. Georgia State is the 24th largest and 8th most populous state in the United States. The Southern State is multi-racial, composed of 59.7% White, 30.5% Blacks and 0.3% American Indians. It was historically composed of half black population who were exclusively slaves. According to economic surveys conducted between 2007 and 2008, fourteen countries from the State were ranked among the nation’s 100 fastest growing. It borders Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.

I am interested in attending Georgia Tech for its vivacious student environment and constructive research opportunities.

With excellent academic performance and outstanding English proficiency, I was admitted by Michigan State University (MSU), whose accounting program is often ranked as top 20 in the United States. Although excited about the fact that I am part of the amazing business school, I was totally aware of the challenges ahead of me. To quickly adapt myself to the new environment, I forced myself to step out of my comfort zone. For example, I made an effort to make as many local friends as I possibly can. Also, I spent lots of time on learning more about American culture by watching American TV shows, listening American music, frequenting local museums among others. Meanwhile, I was actively involved in various extracurricular activities. For instance, I was a mentor at the Mentorship Program of MSU English Learning Center. In addition, I was also the orientation group leader for MSU Office of International Students and Scholars. During the summer of 2014, I interned at China Construction Bank, one of the largest banks in China, as a Personal Loan Client Manager Assistant. This work experience not only allowed me to apply the knowledge I learnt at school to the real world but also taught me how to communicate with different people effectively.

The most valuable goal I have set for my college experience is to become independent. Whether this is achieved through independent thinking or future financial stability, Georgia College offers an advantageous environment towards achieving this goal. While I am already very independent for a high school senior, I will be the first one to admit that I do not have all the answers and I do not know everything. Going beyond a general education, Georgia College creates an environment where critical thinking is not only encouraged, but it is expected. At GC, knowledge and logic are held in high esteem. I crave an environment where my questions will not only be answered but encouraged. While students are held to this standard, it is increasingly evident

After I graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara I was unsure what my next step would be. Of course I was anxious since I did not have experience working nor did I excel in my undergrad studies however, I knew I needed to use my newly earned degree in a positive way. Fast forward, after working for two years, I have gained the skills, knowledge and values from my work experiences that have confirmed my desire to advance my education in the social work field. I currently have my own case load of clients as a case manager at a level 12 group home but it’s time to take the next step forward. I want to ultimately advance social justice and provide services to assist individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Neglecting school, having trouble with assignments and family issues are all factors that contributed in affecting my academic progress. In the beginning of the term I received alert 4 I was doing well in school. However I neglected one of my classes, which had a big project due late into the term. I thought I had plenty of time to finish it, so I put that time into another class, but managed my time poorly. So I had to drop the class because after talking with the instructor it would’ve been unlikely that I passed it. The class I was putting extra time into was my toughest class. I was having trouble with the assignments, and was receiving mediocre test scores. Despite putting in the extra effort into the class, my grade depended on how I

I believe that I possess the qualities required to be a professional social worker. I am intent upon pursuing and procuring a Master’s in Social Work. I believe joining the Masters of Social Work program of San Jose State University is the right path for me, and it will provide me the necessary training and education that will be demanding, challenging, and ultimately rewarding. I also believe that my social work background, voluntary work, and management training and experience enable me to be bring relevant skills and knowledge to the program. I know that I will greatly benefit from the program and will share my experience with others in my future career as a social worker.

Everyone has their own story of why they feel they are deserving of being admitted to the nursing program. Whether it was so they could make their parents proud or due to a family history, every person has their own personal reasoning for wanting to be accepted. So what is my story? I could tell you that I am a current sophomore at Georgia Southern University with a 3.98 GPA who is currently involved in The 100 Collegiate Women of America and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. These things however do not set me apart from other applicants, but there are two things that do: my life experiences and my motivation. My life experiences are not as extravagant as going on a jungle safari or studying abroad in another country, but these experiences significantly changed my life and helped me chose a career in the nursing profession. One of my proudest achievements and best experiences of my life was the day I received my 100 hour pin from DeKalb Medical Hospital. I had been volunteering at DeKalb Medical for the last two years and it was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It all started at the end of my eleventh grade year when my healthcare teacher had sent me an email telling me of this wonderful volunteer opportunity. Interested I quickly filled out the application and mailed it off as soon as possible. Then one day I received an email saying that I had made it through the first round and I was on to the next round which was the interview process. All dressed up in

During the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015, my academic performance improved. It is important to note that during the time of my father’s initial illness, I did not receive poor academic grades. However, I did have to take a significant number of course withdraws in order to handle the situation. Getting back on academic track was very uplifting for me at the time, and I felt as if I had learned how to handle another one of life’s challenges. However, this changed when the financial burden of my father’s illness came to fruition. During the time of his illness, he was unable to work. My father was no longer able to provide me with the extra financial support he had been providing me with, after losing a full-time employment position. In order to pay for my growing financial obligations, I attempted to take on a full-time

I grew up in an emotionally torn-apart family. Over the years, I depended greatly on my mom to get me to and from school on time, as well as to support me throughout each and every challenge that I would come to encounter. However in this situation, she could no longer be there for me. Since the day of her passing, my life as well as my education have been put at a disadvantage. Towards the end of my Sophomore year, I missed a lot of school due to the loss of my mother. With it being so hard to bear, I decided to go on independent study for a few weeks to spend some time away from school. After returning to school it was a bit difficult for me to maintain my good grades, because I was still struggling with the thought of losing my mom. I earned

During the period of 2008 -2011 my family went through a strong period of turmoil. My father was working in a city that was declared by the United Nations the “most dangerous city in the world, not officially declared under war.” This had many effects on us, in terms of loss from loved ones to the danger my father was in at a daily basis. This relentless violence was the sole reason why we relocated. Further, switching colleges several times as we finally settled in Tennessee. This rollercoaster of emotions and events is what affected me, I struggled with depression from the situation. This period of hardship most definitely was an obstacle to my learning. The initial part of my college career was cluttered with distractions, which took away