Personal Statement: Pursuing My Education

Going into college, I expect many challenges. The biggest challenge I expect is all of the environmental changes. For eight years now, I’ve been attending Julia R. Masterman School. For eight years, I’ve seen the same people, at the same place, every single day. Every day, I’ve woken up to the same daily routine. I wake up, go to school, come home, eat, sleep, and then repeat. Usually, there’s someone to wake me or feed me, but in college, there won’t be. Ultimately, I’ll be responsible for myself and everything single thing that involves me.

Getting a college education was never a thing I saw myself doing as a child. College wasn't a coveted thing in my household, I was always told that I needed to get a job and work for the rest of my life and that if I didn't do well in school, then I wouldn't get into any college. I had never been the best student, so I assumed that I would never get to go to college. I only recently started wanting to get a college education because I really want to work in the United Nations. Even after graduating high school with acceptance to a university overseas I thought I should take a year off to think about if I really wanted to continue my education or not.

College has always been that light shinning up ahead. Something I look forward to with a sense of wonder when I spend my time stuck in a small town in the middle of nowhere. After dealing with strict parents, intense classes, and numerous extracurriculars, I daydream about the life I have been working so hard to make come true. I know that when I get to college, all the seemingly endless hours of work I put into making my application sparkle will be worth it because I will be independent and away from the drama of my family while learning the information needed for my dream job. It seem that most of the time spent in high school is used to prepare students for university. All of the time that my teachers and parents invested in me leads me

Throughout the process of completing my academic studies, The BSN program has given me a solid foundation toward pursuing graduate studies. My focus is on the elder adults and broadening my professional knowledge and experience in the professional study of nursing. Some specific areas and courses are, palliative, adult critical care, Critical Care Nursing of older adults, and Introduction to Gerontology I have completed. This passions I have for pursing future graduate studies has grown and evolved in to my fundamental goal in life. I will use this determination to propel my career to a higher academic standard in the profession of nursing.

Time is a powerful thing when it comes to the development of a student. Looking back to my freshman year, I can easily say that my wish to obtaining a college education has changed significantly. The idea of finally having freedom, getting to sleep in, and practically doing what I want without someone always looking over my shoulder is what I looked forward to. However, nobody told me about the sacrifices a college student makes on a daily. From learning to time manage and dealing with sleep deprivation, to the constant panic and anxiety that comes from the stress of being away from home, this is nothing like what I envisioned. Nevertheless, these struggles have only opened my eyes to what this world is really like. A college education is more than studying for exams and completing bookwork, it is a test of a student’s mental strength.

If I were to receive the Prairie Meadows scholarship, I would be able to further my education and one day become a teacher of ASL and deaf studies. The money from this scholarship would be put to good use, as I would be able to expand my knowledge, and someday bring light to many people's lives. My ideal career path is to become a teacher of American Sign Language. I want to spread this language, and make it more well known. I want to teach, and help make a difference.

Any major transition in life brings with it new challenges. It is only natural for new circumstances to be accompanied by a variety of completely unfamiliar experiences, settings and lessons. Certainly this was true of my leap from high-school to college. Taking the next step in my education was something into which I entered with both excitement and apprehension as the course of these years could have a substantial influence in shaping my future. This mix of emotions would prove to be quite justified upon my admission to college. Simultaneously one of the most engaging and most rewarding periods of my life, my first few years at this university would present me with trial and inspiration in equal parts. I desire admission into a graduate degree program as a way of deepening both my knowledge and passion in my chosen field.

Participation in this program will support me and my goals to be the first person in my family to receive higher than a bachelor’s degree. I plan to receive my Ph.D. in abnormal child psychology, and I am currently in early education and care at my high school as my career path. I truly believe that I connect on a personal level with children and my interest in mental illnesses and why they occur fits into that career description perfectly. I would like to leave Delaware and experience the world, starting with where I attend college. Louisiana State University, Spellman University, or Texas A&M are my top 3 colleges that I would love to attend and pursue my career goals. I aspire to be very successful in everything that I have planned to do

Ever since I was a child, I was told if I go to college, I’ll be able to do anything and everything. Both sides of my family are from the African country, Cameroon. Growing up they didn't get to have to opportunities I have today. Even so, they (my parents) both came to America and worked hard for their educations. They always tell me to work hard for your education, because not every child has the privilege to get one. I have already started to see how my education is opening new doors for me too. I strive to go to college, to continue my family legacy, to finish high school and college.

This is the statement where I try to persuade you into thinking I'm a good student to attend your school (insert school name when submitting applications). Well I guess I should start with my favorite subject so you can get the idea of what I would want to study. I love math, it;s simple and easy for me. It's so thrilling when you narrow down the right answer. Another subject that I enjoy is my band class. It feels awesome when I hear the instruments fuse together and make an extremely cool sound. Hearing all of my comrades coming together and playing a musical piece is just awesome. I love the parts of the day when I either grab my clarinet, or I grab my calculator. When those parts of the day come, I feel alive. The rest of the classes

I did not plan to go back to college; I was just looking for a job that had good health insurance benefits. After landing a job in the College of Medicine Admissions Office, co-workers began telling me I should look at the Adult Interdisciplinary Program and finish my degree. After receiving an email from that department, I decided to attend an orientation meeting. The organizer introduced me to the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), which awarded credit for life experience learning. I had managed employees, was running my own business, and was actively involved in public relations and social media management for a local charity event. I signed on knowing I would have an opportunity to fast track my degree by putting together a portfolio

College Is the main goal for my education journey.It is not a dream of mine to have higher education but surely it will give me a better chance in my life as a refugee.I just want to be able to keep up with the community and to help my family as much as I can.I want to thank UoPeople for giving me this chance to be able to reach my goal once

One of the greatest decisions of my life was to continue my education. It took more than 16 years after I graduated high school to muster the courage to sign up for college courses. I often indulged in negative thinking and talked myself out of going back to school, convinced I wasn’t intelligent enough--and, as the years breezed by, I thought I was getting too old as well for such lofty endeavors. One day (for no particular reason) I decided to silence my negative thinking and saunter down to Lincoln County Campus to see what college was all about. I am grateful I took that first step because they have led me to experiences that have transcended all my expectations.

On to old news, i’m tired of high school. I’m tired of the work,people,lunch,community,building,staff, and myself. Throughout all my years of education my teachers hyped me up that after your senior year you were done, well they lied. I’m supposed to continue my education another 15-20 years according to a career? Are you really telling me I have to do more work after they specify you’re done after senior year? If you’re a teacher reading this you’re probably telling me “uh, yea what did you expect?” You want to know what I expected, none of this. You’re probably thinking I should suck it up, grow up and move on, but I’m tired of the negativity I get when I say I don’t want to further my education. I appreciate the people looking out for me

As a child being raised in the corporate auto industry, and an active-duty military wife whose husband is currently serving in his 24th year; I have moved every two to four years my entire life. I just completing my 22nd move this past year. This constant change has afforded me the ability to learn to adjust quickly and adapt to new surroundings as well as constantly has exposed me to different cultures, traditions, and customs that I have cherished. This is a skill that I believe is an asset to Social Work. My educational background is compiled numerous institutions from my many military moves. This demonstrates my unwavering commitment my determination to achieving my set goals despite the challenges set before me. My bachelor 's degree is in Business Management, and my associates degree was in the area of General Studies, both of which I graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.87. Along with the general education requirements, my associate’s degree consisted of 26 units in the area of Biological Science and 15 units of Psychology. I have always been drawn to understanding and helping others. I have been an avid volunteer in the various states I have lived in. In Huntington Beach, California, I volunteered with the American Red Cross. In Groton, Connecticut, I volunteered with the Sunshine Soup Kitchen and Homeless Shelter. In Orlando, Florida, I volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank. Most recently in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I volunteered with Virginia Beach