Global Gateways Personal Statement

I had the amazing privilege to serve as an informal ambassador for my country of birth (Italy), clearing up cultural stereotypes, and creating positive connections between two cultures. I had the joy of meeting people from other cultures. Sharing problems, connecting with cultural differences and similarities gave me the opportunity to learn not only about other cultures but also about local and global issues. The desire to understand these issues, and to solve them (like for example immigration issues with Mexican-born people living in the United States) inspired me to apply for the study abroad program-language immersion in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

To contribute to the goals and initiatives of GBS, I collaborated with team members outside of the AML and Sanctions team in developing the Quality Assurance program for Patriot Manager. The Quality Assurance program is an enhancement of the current QR program and aligns itself with GBS methods. For example, currently the analyst are not given a Quality Score but in providing a Quality score the analyst will achieve to maintain a higher quality standard.

The reason as to why I am applying for this summer program is because of the opportunity that it provides. Programs such as these gives the unique opportunity to explore multiple different career paths. But, not only does it provide a learning opportunity, it also allows a cultural one. Being able to travel and live in a foreign country at such a young age is one of the most memorable and amazing things that you can do. I believe that if accepted into this program, that I will do my very best to prove myself dedicated as a student because I want to spend my life learning and preparing myself for the real world as a careered woman. I have not yet solidified what I would like to be in the future, but as of this moment, I hope to possibly become

In addition, what I hope to get out of this program is the starting tools to become successful in life, such as help with résumé/cover letter writing and interviewing skills. I also want to obtain essential workplace skills and business etiquette. I want to be prepare for what is ahead career wise and further my professionalism and skills. I also

To help guide others to do our best by trying to reduce bullies, stress, and etc... Help people that I don't know by running fundraisers for the homeless people and help people get their life started. For as long as I've remembered I've always wanted to help people and protect the men and women that need it by standing up to the bullies that think they are better than others. I believe that with this program I could get started with that and actually make a difference in peoples

Adults and peers have described me as dependable, fair, honest, trustworthy, intelligent, empathetic, respectful, and friendly and I do my best to live by these characteristics. One of my main mottos is to treat others the way you want to be treated. I am by no means a perfect person and I try to accept help and criticism whenever it is offered in an effort to keep improving upon my character. I am a reliable student, sister, daughter, and friend. I believe I would learn a lot from being a member of this program because being surrounded by peers with similar moral and academic character would allow me to do even more to make my community a better place. This would be a perfect opportunity to benefit from any experiences this program has to offer me and make a positive impact on my school and

To me this program thought me many lesson above and beyond, challenges my knowledge skills, and developed my thinking globally. My experience in the program will be a life learn lesson because I never gave up no matter how tough it was sometimes. Because I always remember life is a journey that I walk through every day. Not so many people get such

Yes, I achieved those goals I want to learn. First of all, how to make someone happy when he/she is sad and how to change the gloomy environment into a happy environment. Moreover, do those things that give happiness to someone and they remind you forever. Furthermore, how to ask someone who needs help. Talk with the person in need with a polite and calm way so that he or she will ready to share their problems with you. I also learnt how to judge a person and about several customs and cultures. I built my confidence strong which helps me throughout my life. Also, enhance my mental horizon regarding working with people in the different community. I built strong speaking skills. These are the things I achieved from this experience.

I feel your program can help me grow academically. Also help me grow as a person. My family, my children are what keep me going, because I want nothing but the best for them. To give them the best I most stay in school and graduate with a degree. But also to let my kids know you don’t have to stop there.

First of all, this program gives me an opportunity to meet other students from Japan. I think learning and living with people from different cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds can definitely be a very unique experience for students. And I would like to be one of those lucky students. Moreover, this program can definitely change my tiny world to bigger world. I think

Through this program I would be able to improve on my leadership and people skills, giving the real experience that I would be getting through this program. The program offers a lot of things that I would be able to use in the future to get my foot through the door. I like this program because it offers many aspects that can help

More importantly, this program would challenge those beliefs by helping me move out of the comfort zone and becoming more self-aware of all I have to offer. Roles that I have filled in the past, made me wish that I had some professional training and mentors to lean on when the decisions were difficult or rather assurance in my abilities.

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The reason I am interested in this program is because I want to have real experiences. I no longer want to look at life through a computer screen. I want to be the one researching and challenging myself in every possible way. I am a very open-minded and ambitious person. I am prepared to tackle any task that comes my way. I have little outdoor experience, but I want nothing more than to learn. Adventures are the best way of learning so this position was naturally appealing to me. This program will give me the opportunity to apply what I learned in class to the real world and allow me to escape the ordinary. I am a freshman in college with a massive desire for learning. I wish to leave my own trail and be the ripple in a wave that will produce

This program is an excellent investment of my time and I am confident that I will walk away from completion of this program feeling that I am more than ready to contribute my education and training to a professional environment.