Personal Statement: A Community Analysis

As an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico I have become increasingly aware of the complex network problems that I face as a citizen of the world. I have also realized the progress and success that I enjoy in the same capacity as the frontiers of medicine, technology and communication continue to expand. My desire to participate in the resolution of those problems and in the further expansion of those frontiers had inspired me to seek a degree in biology and entrance into a School of Dentistry. I intend to successfully complete program of dentistry and further my specialization in the area of endodontics. Upon completion of my

Hmmm………What shall I tell you about me? You, the person who will decide my fate, my fate as to whether I would go to CU-Boulder, go live in Colorado, go snowboarding in the mountains, meet lots of interesting people, and have the most wonderful experience…I better make myself sound worthy. First off, I want you to know that I'm an unparalleled individual, whose outlook on life is of total optimism. Through out my 18 years, I've become freinds with people from all walks of life. I've learned to empathize with just about every one of them, gaining the greatest understanding in a variety of remarkable characters. One of my favorite, a homeless lady who's called Polly, tells the most incredible stories of love and the many

My vision as an undergraduate student of the Haskayne School of Business (HSB) is to become a well-rounded influential leader and equip myself with a set of skills and values that will enhance me as an individual in my career. Thus, my goal is to succeed academically and socially, graduating with a distinction and having built strong relationships.

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

As a junior in high school, I have recently become interested in psychology. While studying psychology/sociology this previous year, I have become drawn to the topic of human potential. After gathering what I have learned, it turns out most people want to live their life to the fullest by becoming all they can be. To reach this fulfillment of a higher/better self is known as self-actualization. A major problem for many people today is reaching their full potential, although the potential already lies within them. Everyone has the power to succeed and to become self-actualized. All it takes is to become an optimistic, realistic, and problem centered individual.

Such a goal is priceless for an aspiring healthcare professional such as myself. In the increasingly globalized and complex world of healthcare, an education based in the philosophies of community and an inquiry-based approach to the liberal arts is an excellent foundation

Currently, we all live amongst an extreme diverse population. According to National public radio also known as NPR, America's diversity remains on the rise, with all racial and ethnic minorities growing faster than whites. This increase in a diverse population plays a big role in healthcare professionals because there will come a time where we are confronted with people from different walks of life’s beliefs and cultures in the health field. Therefore, it is crucial to learn how to become cultural sensitive to obtain full cultural competence. According to Red Shoe Movement, cultural sensitivity is being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value. By becoming culturally sensitive you are able to acknowledging the difference in cultures mean while having a high level of respect. According to the text book Cultural competence is best defined as “a combination of culturally congruent behaviors, practice attitudes, and policies that allow nurses to work effectively in cross-cultural situations” (Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J., 2015, p.74.) Cultural competence is the key component to becoming a successful nurse. A nurse who is cultural competent views each person as unique and can assist any patient to the best of her or his ability no matter the circumstances. . A cultural competent health care system can health improve health outcomes and limit health disparities.

Lee University’ mission in scholastic curriculums is, “to develop within the students’ knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability, and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.” In implementation, the practice of ethical action, redemptive service and responsible citizenship within the church, local community, and globally, are emphasized. As an older student at Lee University, I admit that these values were heavily communicated to me, by my mother, from an early age. After high school, I did not pursue a vocation and worked in a factory in Alabama for a couple of years. It was during this time, that I realized, that God wanted more out of and for me. I returned home to Tennessee, and by

I classify my race, ethnicity, and culture as a white, Irish-Italian- American, woman. My mother was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and my paternal grandparents are from Sicily, Italy. I imagine being first generation Irish and second generation Italian makes me relate more with my ethnicity.

I bet almost all of the essay’s you read today will be chalked full of clichés about how “I hope to grow as a learner and as a person.”, “I want to learn as much as I can and get a good education”, “I want to expand my horizons.” Here’s the thing about statements like these they are all cliché and dull but they are all true.

I started my career in an unorthodox way: delivering science and technology news directly to

Diversity and multiculturalism have become an integration in today’s society. There has been constant change in the professional world from people of a diverse culture. “The changing demographics and economics of our growing multicultural world and the long-standing disparities in the health status of people from culturally diverse backgrounds have challenged health care providers and organizations to consider cultural diversity as a priority” (OJIN, 2003). In the field of public health and health education, it is imperative to understand cultural diversity and accept people for who they are. Sometimes we have to put our feelings and sensitivity aside and step outside of our boundaries to realize that change is constant. It’s also important

In writing this summary, you must reference the self-assessment tool. My childhood consisted of two significant moves across the states. Born and raised in southern Florida till I was eight, I was not very exposed to much diversity until moving to California, at age 8 to 15 years old, where I was exposed to mass amounts of diversity and culture. In completing this self-assessment survey, I learned a great deal about myself and the ability to bring to light my strengths and challenges in multicultural awareness and becoming more culturally competent in my nursing skills. I have always found different cultures fascinating. I adored finding out about various cultures and understanding that every culture has their own method for the different circumstances in their life and not a single one is "better" than the other. This mindset has permitted me to associate and well with individuals of various Cultures. Be that as it may, while I had great aims, the experience is the best learning system for managing diverse societies. In using the survey, I realized that I have come a long way since first becoming a nurse to now with twelve years’ experience that I will always be learning and educating myself on other cultures to become a culturally competent nurse.