Upenn Personal Statement

The transition from being a child, dependent upon parents for everything, to an independent adult is one of the most stressful times a person will endure. Legally speaking, 18 is the age when you become an adult but the number doesn’t describe the responsibilities and independence you must take on. College is seen as the “big step” into the real world and many people struggle in choosing where to make their transition. I would like to take my “big step” by attending Florida Atlantic University.

From numerous computer labs to professional leaders in research, there are opportunities that will allow me to achieve my academic goals at UM that would be otherwise unavailable.

As the world becomes more specialized it raises the question, should undergraduate institutions change their curriculum requirements to better equip students? The goal of a liberal arts education is to enlighten individuals and prepare them for the complex and diverse world by requiring the study of literature, philosophy, mathematics, and sciences. As professional careers evolve into more specialized fields the argument that a liberal education is no longer needed rises. Some educators feel that future professionals would be better primed for the future by focusing specifically on subjects that deal with their intended field. However, a liberal arts education provides benefits that go beyond the classroom. The experience of studying a

I chose NDSU because I feel like I was pretty well acquainted with the campus during my time in high school. Each summer, for FFA, my chapter, along with others from across the state, spent a week here competing in different agricultural competitions. Also, I talked with alumni from this nursing program, and they all said it was set up very well, and also put them on a track to getting a good job afterwards. When I came for a tour earlier this spring, I got to hear a speech from the Dean of nursing, and I just sort of felt like this was the right place. On a side note, I like being here because of the agricultural side of NDSU as well, even if I’m not necessarily going into a field pertaining to it. It seems more like home to me, when the person next to me, going into Vet Tech, rides horse as much as I did.

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.

For example, its significant role in community service. By partaking in several of its community service programs—such as Penn Compact 2020 and Upward Bound—I can continue to satisfy my craving for serving humanity; I have always had a fervor for community service and thus UPenn would allow me to build upon my desire to make a difference in society. UPenn’s academically based community service is a unique type of community service that would empower me to integrate my education with my community service activities. The Student Sustainability Association at Penn would allow me to collaborate with With more than seventeen environmental groups to get involved with too. I strongly believe that the world’s current environmental degradation is one of the most significant challenges we face today, and therefore UPenn would give me the opportunity to further and more effectively address this matter. Moreover, I would love to become a contributing member to one of UPenn’s several choir ensembles, preferably the university choral society. I have sung in various choirs since second grade and by becoming a member of this group, I would be able to sustain my passion for singing. Furthermore, UPenn's collection of more than 450 clubs and organizations would enable me to assimilate into the campus via these fun micro-communities as well as to interact with other students who share common interests. Ultimately, attending

Going to college and being in a university setting was the first time my perspectives and ideas were broadened. I was able to see the world outside my small suburb, and learned harsh realities, which I was sheltered from my whole life. Social justice advocate, Bryan Stevenson, expounds the idea of getting proximate to issues that one cares about. For me, getting proximate was accomplished by being on a university campus, and learning from the ideas of others, as well as new, first-hand experiences. As I was supported and encouraged in my growth at Loyola, I want to provide the same assistance for other students. Through my years I have excelled at organization and coordination, skills that I hope to apply in order to help students in a university setting. More so, I want to help support students who enter college, those who wish to expand their knowledge, viewpoints, and minds. Higher education would offer me a unique opportunity where I would be able to support students in their growth as a person, while offering encouragement and assistance to students throughout their college

This spring, I will be completing my first year of graduate school in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico. I graduated with a B.S. Degree in Environmental Science from UNM last year and was the first in my family to earn a college degree. I transferred to UNM in the fall of 2012 and have had the opportunity to interact with many professors, which I feel helped to influence my decision for graduate school.

The transition from high school to college is a notoriously daunting experience for students entering, arguably, the most important years in their lives. Everything that a student has come to know about academics, for the most part, are to be radically challenged. Many different factors go into the change, and any particular one can be enough to overwhelm any given student into becoming an emotional wreck. Whether it be living on one's own for the first time, drastic schedule changes, or becoming socially involved, these responsibilities are just three examples, among the seeming hundreds. However, a perfect balance between these responsibilities is a major key in not allowing the stressors to take one captive.

Undergraduate research opportunities can provide me ways to apply what I learn in the classroom to the real-world to solve real problems, as well as experiences I can put on my resume or graduate school applications. Similarly, the Study Away program gives students the opportunity to see the world and gain new perspectives with fellow Honors students all while learning for school. Additionally, the leadership opportunities that are available can give me the opportunity to give back to and lead my community, as well as develop important communication and organizational

The College of New Jersey gives me the ability to have a well rounded education. It allows me to major in psychology while still having the option to minor in a science or in Spanish. The small class sizes provide individualized attention and foster relationships between students and professors. I am not just a number, or just another student. With this, I have the flexibility to design my major around what will help me advance in the particular field I pick. Due to this ability, it will make me an overall better professional and competitor in my chosen field. While The College of New Jersey provides a diverse set of courses, it also offers life experience. TCNJ’s Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research will not only fulfill my desire to learn, but also to help others.

I have been around and worked on a farm since before I could walk. I value the hands on experience and education that is possible at the PSU dairy and its proximity to campus. Also important to me are the many extracurricular opportunities that PSU offers, even outside my major. I look forward to experiencing things that I would not have gotten to if I stayed in my small home town. Juggling a heavy school load, sports, and two jobs has trained me how to multitask and complete everything I need to to the best of my ability. I hope to participate in clubs and organizations that interest me while attending Penn State, like Block and Bridle, Dairy Club, Greek Life, and Christian organizations, and doing a lot in high school has prepared me to be able to balance these things. Finally, I also am excited to take advantage of PSU’s network of internships. This was stressed at the Penn State Ag Open House I attended this October, and it caught my attention. Interning around the state and even the country could broaden my skill set and allow me to bring new ideas to wherever I

My choice to attend FIU was one of the easier ones I’ve made so far in my academic career. I was drawn to the university as I felt a sense of community here that has only been further enhanced as a legacy, with both my mother and stepfather having completed their Bachelor degrees at this institution. The relationships and connections my parents were able to build here were a testament to FIU’s ability to bring together people from so many different backgrounds and create a family. I experienced an even greater connection as my stepfather found a lifelong friendship and mentor in an FIU staff member and honored him by making him the godfather of one of my younger brothers. Thus, FIU has been a special part of my life even before college was

At Northwestern, I can get involved in what I like to do. The Philharmonia offers me a chance to continue my passion playing the violin while meeting diverse people from many other concentrations. Additionally, Engineers for a Sustainable World is an organization where I can truly do what I love while improving the world and its future generations.

In one to two sentences, please identify your reasons for wanting to study health science (50 words)