Shne Personal Statement

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

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

I attended Braden River High school until I heard about the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program at SCF. I have always been motivated in school, but was ready for a new challenge. I started at State College of Florida my senior year of high school as a dual enrollment student. During my first semester, I took thirteen credit hours and earned a 4.0. The second semester I increased to fourteen credits and again earned a 4.0. By May I had earned twenty six college credits and retained a 4.0 Grade point average. I have always had a passion for school, so there was no chance that I wanted to take a summer break. In May, I enrolled as a non-degree seeking student so that I could continue going to State College of Florida until I received my high school transcripts. This summer I have earned another fourteen college credits and so far have maintained my 4.0 grade point average. I plan to attend State College of Florida in the fall and spring to earn my AA degree and then transfer to either University of Florida or Florida Atlantic University. I want to study microbiology and cell

There are few certainties of what one will encounter during life. A common joke names two: death and

The personal statement is very important to applicants who intend to be admitted to an undergraduate or graduate school. The role of a personal statement is to make applicants be different from other applicants. It mainly serves the purposes of persuading the admission committee of applicants’ great passion for the study field, explaining their experience that shaped their personality, demonstrating their longtime desire and commitment for the degree, and showing their life goals. What the admission committee is looking for in a personal statement varies from school to school, major to major. Art and Design is a unique program requiring its prospective students to be different in every aspect. The Art and Design Admission Committee is looking for a student who has creative potential in all respects. Hence, for those who want to apply to the School of Art and Design, they should understand how to present their stories, experiences, practice, goals, philosophy, inspirations, and aspirations in a creative way.

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.

I was born the fourth of December 1991 in Cranbrook British Columbia. I lived there for 18 years. Before joining the military I worked as a fry cook at a Burger King for three years and held part time jobs working for the College of the Rockies summer camp programs during the summer. My parents are currently living together in Cranbrook BC. My father works outside the province testing railway tracks for two months at a time, then returns home for two to three weeks. My mother acts as the main contact point of the family, she works as a financial clerk. I have a 22 year old sister who will be attending university in Calgary this September. I attended Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook and graduated in 2009

It was said by an unknown person that, “When you’re a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours”. This is why I strive every day to study and try to give back to my community, to touch other people’s lives in the most positive way possible, and it is with my greatest hope that your highly generous opportunity will allow me to continue with this endeavor.

I am applying for admission into the UW BSN program, where students are enrolled typically for eight quarters over two years. My inspiration is my mother, who is a master’s prepared nurse. For years, I have observed her using her clinical knowledge in order to maintain the health of my brother, who has unstable epilepsy. My mother’s passion and competency in her practice of nursing have inspired me to become a nurse. Since graduating from this university with a BS in Molecular Cell Biology, I have gained two years of healthcare experience as an emergency department volunteer, as well as certification and employment as a nursing assistant. Both of these experiences have augmented my desire to become a nurse. One aspect of nursing that resonates with me is my ability to connect with patients through empathy and communication, in particular to assist them through their grieving processes, as they cope with changes to their health. I believe that my nature of wanting to help those that are sick will help me to fulfill those roles. My scientific curiosity along with a background in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and pharmacological research, which earned me the Mary Gates Research Scholarship and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute internship, will also be beneficial, when

Back then, it was ME, anxiously tapping my pencil, listening to HER passionately describe her creation and implementation of the program at MIT. SHINE aims to narrow the gender gap in STEM jobs by heightening girls' confidence in math through dance and kinesthetic learning when it matters most: middle school. Suddenly, it made sense; I too had been one of the few girls in my advanced math classes. I too had been dancing my whole life. And though I lose sleep over memorizing the periodic table, I can teach the dance from every song on the High School Musical soundtrack, start to finish! She just put into words what I had been living my whole life. Combining dance and math, my passions, while working to empower young women was something that seemed tailor made for me. After arranging Kirin’s trip to DC, I hoped to offset my young age by showing how much ground work I had already done. With a list of interested mentors, an arranged studio space, and a class worth of potential students knocking at our door, I won her over, despite not being old enough to obtain my drivers’

This past year, I had the opportunity to attend the Southwestern Ontario Industrial/ Organizational Psychology & Organizational Behaviour Graduate Student Conference and one thing stood out to me: the need to bridge the gap between I/O Psychology research and its application in the business world. My participation in the conference led me to understand that gaining personal experience working in the field before applying to graduate school would benefit me immensely.

Ever since I was a young child, writing has been my passion. I knew I wanted to major in English at age seven, and since then, I have been excited to attend college and begin my career. Next year, I will be apart of the "AHEAD" program, or "Alaska Higher Education Admission Decision" program. This program allows high school seniors to attend college a year early, so they will earn dual credits. Unfortunately, my school district does not fund this program, so I am responsible for financing the entire in-state tuition. Due to my unique status, I am not eligible for many scholarships; however, this $3,000 scholarship for education will allow me to participate in the AHEAD program.

Senior year can be a moment of truth for college students. It is the time where we make life-changing decisions about our future, and while many of my friends have chosen to take a year off to “figure it out,” I have always been certain of the path I would like to take. When asked what they would like to do with their lives, many of my fellow peers cringe with the thought of such responsibility; however, when asked what I want to do with my life, the answer seems rather simple. As cliché as it may sound, I have only ever wanted to make a difference.

In our lives, we have to make important choices, and sometimes our choices determine our happiness or sadness. As a Filipino, our families tell us to do well in school and to not make bad choices because they want us to be successful and to have ethical morals. Growing up as a Catholic, I was taught to be obedient and respectful to my family which has shaped who I am today. Yet, I too made some mistakes, and I learned from the consequences. From my failures, I learned to not belittle myself, but to grow.

I have a wide range of skills and knowledge that I have acquired throughout my personal and professional life. I can communicate with different types of people regardless of age, race or class. I have accessed a huge range of courses that have enabled me to develop interpersonal skills including negotiation and dealing with different types of people and personalities. I also have the knowledge, drive and enthusiasm to work alone when required as I am self-motivated and can meet targets and deadlines. I believe that challenges are best met positively by developing and improving knowledge and skills and through professional reflective dialogue that leads to change. I am very hard-working and reliable. I work well under pressure achieving a high standard of work. I have practical and organisational skills and I can find solutions to problems and face challenges confidently.