Internship Application Essay For College

Living in Chicago in the 21st century is not a necessarily easy thing. Everyday, I live with the fear that a loved one of mines could be taken away from me at any moment. Or the fact that my life could be taken away just from walking out of my front door. I dream of going to college and making something of myself. Often, other students tell me I can not achieve my dreams because I am an African American student. I pushed and struggle so hard to prove these students wrong. Because I am African American, many people view me as just a number. And that number is 33.1%; which is the college graduation rate for Black males. I would like to be one of the many people that will increase this percent. Recently, I was given the opportunity to take part

In the words of civil rights great Mahatma Gandhi, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Receiving an education, in my opinion, is the foremost responsibility of every individual who walks this Earth. Education, however, has different meanings for different people. In some cultures, an education may include learning agrarian or farming techniques. In many other cultures, an education consists of attending primary school, secondary school and later attending college. No matter how the concept of education is prescribed in a given society, this fact remains true: everyone desires to have learned more when they leave this world than they did when they came in. Personally, I desire to receive a college education because I believe that by receiving such an

Trying to decide what to do for the rest of my life is a hassle. I have to consider what I do well, what I enjoy, and how much income I would like to make. No one wants to wake up every morning hating their lives because they have to work long hours doing something they do not enjoy just to earn an income. The more a person loves their job, the better they will be at it and the more they will be willing to go to work. After spending many years being indecisive about my future, I have finally committed to pursue a career in speech pathology at Nicholls State University.

of reference, I realized I needed fraternity. I realized I needed camaraderie. I realized I needed to be a Whiffenpoof.

Driving to Starbucks in Arvada and the weather was calm, cool and collective. It became the most interesting, graceful and intense summer that year. It was summer of 2012 and I sat across my bible study leader surrounded by coffee at Starbucks as she told me to grip the coffee cup. She used it as an analogy as accepting Christ in my life. As I took the coffee cup and accepted Christ as my savior, my life has forever changed and the blessings have been flowing into my life that only GOD can give. I have chosen Colorado Christian University as my choice of college to finish out my bachelor’s degree because I have a strong ambition to chase after a relationship with Jesus. I want to use my spiritual gifts I have been given to spread the love of Jesus

Coming from a family that supports and pushes you to do your best, has been the best encouragement in life. When I had started Kindergarten ten years ago, I was like any other child, ready to learn. It was difficult for me and for other children to successfully learn a whole new language. It is understandable that it was equally challenging for the teachers to help us understand. While some did try, others only assumed it was better to retain those students in the same grade so that they could keep learning.

I am writing this cover letter to inform you of my interest in becoming an associate engagement intern. I discovered this opening through the Shakopee center for professional student’s program in which we apply for an internship and I really am interested in this particular one.

"We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future" (Robin Sharma). I have come across this quote several times and each time, it has been inspirational. Moving to the United States from Iraq at the age of eight is one of the challenges for which I am most grateful. Growing up as a child in a country with poor living standards, poor education, and poor medical care made living conditions difficult for my family and I on a day-to-day basis. Coming here and being able to see how wide-ranged and expansive the pharmaceutical field was tremendously encouraging.

Growth is necessary for successful students and the desire to learn should be a powerful driving force for those who intend on advancing to professional programs. Challenges are important for self-improvement, development, and overall growth. Through growth and challenge, I was able to change my study habits and become the student that I am today. I allowed science to change who I am as a student and I intend to pursue my dreams of becoming a doctor and continue using science to help others.

The obvious glare of my squinted blood shot eyes was a reminder to myself and the people around me that I was going through a rough time in my life. I was born in East Los Angeles California to a young Mexican Couple in a small but sturdy apartment complex that was prone to crime and a lot of gossip. My childhood in Los Angeles was full of excitement and my education was stable but bad instructors, combined with lack of scholastic support, embedded my mind with a fear of Math and little desire to learn. My parents were of little help in guiding me through the basic foundations of Math, English and Science since they had completed up to elementary in Mexico and weren’t to fond of school themselves. When I grew older and was about to start middle school my family and I moved to

I want to be able to stand out and represent the ones who come from nothing, I don't want to looked at as just another african american man with a normal job I will not be satisfied until I stand out. During the 4th week of panther academy you called in all the gentlemen from panther academy in for a conversation and I was actually inspired by your words of encouragement. I hope to one day speak in a room full of young men that are so intrigued to what I'm speaking about. I have dreams of becoming a Data scientist sir a data scientist is somebody who is inquisitive, who can stare at data and spot trends. It's almost like a Renaissance individual who really wants to learn and bring change to an organization. Computers are a daily resource we use in today's time with their unique abilities it drew interest towards me and the reason why within Claflin I decided to take digital design. Coming to Claflin this summer and being placed in Panther Academy we were required to get all C's and better in the three courses we were placed in. Reading was a challenge but I manage to pull through and past. Music was interesting with the different types classical Operas, I also

The goals that I have set for myself has galvanized my actions and motivated me to do my absolute best. In high school my plan was to graduate with honors and go to the college of my choice. While pursuing the major of my choice, Business Administration, and also having enough scholarships to help me grow as an honest worker in society. A degree to me is more than a document qualifying you for jobs. It is a trophy that I will win after running this long marathon we call school. Colin Powell stated “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” Being a young African American male, raised in a single parent household has driven me to set out and find all assets to assist me with my degree. Once I get my degree it will further society in many ways, my main way to further society is by influencing the youth financially and also inspiring the young African American males

Applying for the IU Health Summer of Service Program was the first time I embarked on an adult-like journey. I filled out an application, wrote entry essays, requested letters of recommendation from teachers and supervisors, it was all very new to me. It was discouraging going into such a competitive program, especially since the majority of the applicants were 3-4 years older than me with much more experience. However, my confidence heightened when I received an email from the IU Health Volunteer Department. I had made it through the application round and now they wanted to interview me before making their final decision. This terrified me. Being a shy, soft-spoken girl, the thought of an interview made my heart sink. But the second I walked into the room, I

turning entrance. Before I stepped outside of our car, my husband reiterated what he originally said, “After my numerous years of being outside the classroom, I should consider tapping at a college degree.” For the second time, I brushed-off the conversation.

Hi, Julie! Thank you for sharing your (and your group members?) work with me today? I?m looking forward to reviewing it. Thanks too for your note in the appointment form! I?ll be glad to help you work on cohesiveness and clarity of ideas today.