RLDBP Personal Statement

I served in the United States Army for almost seven years. I loved every minute of it. Well, I might not have enjoyed every minute, but I enjoyed the majority of my time served. The knowledge, insight, training, education and experience

After being selected to the exceedingly selective program I was assigned to the Military Group Office of the U.S. Embassy Chile. My duties in that country afforded me the opportunity to be immersed with the Chilean Naval Special Warfare unit, not only did I work with their Special Operators but also with the entire Embassy Staff. During my work in South America I was able to engineered institutional changes in the way the Chileans train their Special Forces by developing detailed, functional annual training plan utilizing non-hazing training

Moreover, the military also gave me the opportunity to travel abroad. Living in countries such as Korea, Spain, and Germany and immersing myself in their cultures has given me perspective on the differences between the United States and other countries. Each place I have lived has been unique in some way, from the different languages to the variations in cultural practices. Dealing with individuals with different backgrounds has helped me develop a good rapport with people.

As a child I learned about the world primarily by experimenting rather than asking someone. That being said, I have had my fair share of failures such as baking gummy bears in cookies. However, I have also had much success. While the rest of my class was growing crystals for our science fair, I was piecing together a coyote skeleton. In high school, I conducted scientific research on drought signals amongst soybeans at varying distances. This research not only took me to the State Science Fair, but the International Science and Engineering Fair as well. I fell into a fascination of science at a young age, and I have a desire to continue on this path. The REU program offered at Tarleton is not only superb in research, but a great fit to me as

I have been accepted and decided to attend Lindenwood University- Belleville, beginning in the Fall of 2017. The college I have chosen is very close to home and has an excellent Nursing program. I intend to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree as my first step to eventually become a Certified Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatric Psychiatry. I have been fascinated by all areas of medicine from a very young age and the interest has only grown over the years. I took my first psychology class this year and I love learning about the mind and why humans think the way they do.

First and foremost - my life is dedicated to the service of others. Through my time serving as Parkwood Beta President and the State President of the North Carolina Beta Club, I have understood the importance of a servant’s heart. I have had the honor of being Student Body President and Class President here Parkwood, and during my tenure I provided vital assistance and planning to events that included, Spring Fling, Winterfest, Powderpuff, Teacher Appreciation Week, dances, pep rallies; and, simple facilitation and leadership within the PWHS Student Council at large. Moreover, I have had the great opportunity of serving on the Executive Board of the PTSO for a few years now and served as the student liaison between the PTSO and the school. I had the honor of assisting with the Parkwood Pride 5K,

My mindset was what other way to find out if the army life was for me, than to join as an Active Duty soldier? Being sheltered my whole life, I saw it as an opportunity for me to grow, and get to know the real world. Now, when I look back on my decision and see how much I have changed over the past ten months, I could not be any happier. I have learned so much from my Leadership, and I would not trade the experience I have gained for anything in the world.

I desire to earn a PhD with a focus in the area of Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary because of the school’s unwavering focus on the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and diversity. All of the previous mentioned biblical values are firmly displayed at every level in the academic programing and by the professors at SEBTS that I have the pleasure of getting to know. A passion for the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and seeing diversity within the local church fuel my calling to equip God’s people to advance His Kingdom wherever they are sent. A PhD in Christian Leadership will provide the theological knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to become a leader for my family and the body of

I desire to earn a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary because of the unwavering focus on the Gospel, fulfilling the Great Commission, and diversity displayed at all levels in your academic programs. The Gospel, Great Commission, and diversity fuel my desire to lead a multiethnic church movement and calling to equip God’s people to advance His Kingdom wherever they are sent. SEBTS PhD program with a focus on Christian Leadership will help me become a strong voice within the Southern Baptist Convention and effectively lead my SBC church plant. This degree will also further build on the knowledge learned from my Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership. It will train me to better recognize and plan for the future trends, such as the multiethnic

As graduation day came to an end and our families left, we packed our gear. Goodbyes were heartfelt, as we all left to our new stations. A few months later I was settled into a new home. I lived in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. I was finally free from any purchase supervision and able to buy what fantasized about back in basic training. The mall was mine.

I'm a guy from Sweden who's interested in both Harry Potter and astronomy, and therefore I'd like to apply to become an assistant teacher in the subject Astronomy. I've been a member for seven months, I've graded a lot of assignments and also done several assignments myself, so I'm kind of experienced with homework. When I grade I focus on whether or not the student has answered the questions and if all the requirements are met. If given a grade below Outstanding, I always include what the student should've done to get a higher grade.

As a child, I knew I wanted to be in the military and defend freedom and the constitutional rights of the United States of America. After visiting the Air Force and Naval Academies my first three years of high school, I realized the education and training are unparalleled. As I toured these facilities and spoke with Airmen and Midshipmen each place gave me a special feeling of home and a true sense of belonging. From the bonds that are formed to the feeling of accomplishment of getting through a rigorous academic and physical four years together. I realized how important that bond and can become. This confirmed for me what I already knew that I belong among these amazing future leaders. The few that are chosen for these prestigious schools receive the best education and the training to lead soldiers on and off the battlefield.

In 1985 I was 21 years old and when I decided to join the United States Air Force. After graduating boot camp, I went to tech school located in Denver, Colorado. I can remember as we checked in I was given a blank sheet of paper and told to write down three places in the world that I might like to be stationed. After finishing tech school, I discovered where I was going taken from one of the three places on my list. My orders were for Kadena an Air force base located in Okinawa, Japan. One of my choices was Hawaii, but it was after all an island, and I was happy with the location. As I reminisce of my time spent in Okinawa, what I remember the most is the beauty of the island, the magnificent blue ocean,

I currently attend the Rhode Island School of Design, a prestigious art and design institution, majoring in Graphic Design. Having attended RISD for the past two years, I have experienced what is valuable and matured to find out what I want for myself. Simply, I want to pursue a computation/computer science related field upholding values of strong design application.

I grew up in a military family. My father was an air force officer who trained others in piloting helicopters. As a young boy, I found this to be very fascinating and I thought I was going to follow in his footsteps. Sadly, he died in a helicopter crash in 1998. He was a very important person in my life that I considered as a mentor. Consequently, I gradually started losing interest in serving in the army. It was a major setback.