Personal Statement

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

“I am Korean. South Korean to be exact.” These were the words I would always use to describe myself during new encounters. My race seemed to be what people noticed about me first. Whether I was at a leadership conference, church, or cross country event, there was always someone asking where I was from. For this reason, being an immigrant from Korea has been a big part of my identity as an individual and student.

I want to help students because in school years are often a very stressful time. They need someone to go to when they feel overwhelmed, sad, desperate, confused, angry, depressed, anxious, or hopeless. In grade school, I will work with parents and teachers to help kids who have problems with learning disabilities, behavioral problems, or family issues. In middle school, I will help students problems with friends, struggles with schoolwork, and changes in the body. During high school will be similar as middles school but with life decisions, such as whether to join the military, what college to go to, and what career to pursue. Helping individual students are my way of enjoying a

Has there ever been a time in your life where you were going through something and felt sad, and alone? Well I have, and i’ve came across many people who have also. When going through something everyone needs that someone who is there for them to listen, and give advice. In the future, I want to be that someone. My passion is helping people, since I was about 5 I’ve always enjoyed helping out people by doing a variety of things.

My name is Olive Batamuliza, am a student at the Fred G Costa Job Corps. In Tucson Arizona. I originally came from before they had children Africa, I was born in Rwanda and I grew up there, my parents are originally from Congo, and moved to live in Rwanda many years ago. When I became twelve I was supposed to graduate from school, I was at the top of my class and successful in my studies, however, there were in our country became many problem. My parent separated from one another and we weren’t sure if we would ever be reunited again.

Leading this group of girls requires me to be a positive influence on their lives; I must conduct myself in the highest manner as to reflect this positive behavior on them. This group has also taught me the importance of community and having a support system. Witnessing the relationships being formed and growing stronger between the girls and myself and the girls amongst themselves has taught me that everyone needs someone to support them. During every person’s life, at one point or another, a tough circumstance has surfaced and when hope seems lost and they are in need of an inspiration to move forward. I stand to be that inspiration and strive to demonstrate to the girls how to be that inspiration for others around them and spread hope and positivity. Having a safe environment to be able to discuss events happening in life and times when we are suffering or need help is a vital aspect of this

I interviewed a young lady on SUNY Old Westbury campus named Tenesha. She was a Hispanic female, age 25, who is a Graduate Student studying Child Psychology. She desires to work in a school with children ranging from 6 to 12 years old. She’s inspired to help the youth understand the essential psychological needs of children and adolescents, the substances of their environment, help establish a connect with children who needs to social breakthrough with where their backgrounds and emotional acclimations, aid to the behavior concerns of children and provide counseling to assist them as they transition in school.

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

As all stories are based on Clark’s real stories, they put the themes into practice with an organize and suitable ways. Adolescents want significant adults to help them but under the present situation, they often think everybody is out for themselves. For now, the authors challenge adults to make a positive impact on teenagers; they do not ask to change the world. When starting one-on-one time with a teen, it will definitely change the life of the teen at least.

Coming to public highs school from the christian missionary community school was taking a step into a new world. I encountered individuals with the different social philosophy and ideals, some of the ideas appeared unfamiliar as if it was foreign. Interacting with the fellow classmates and the teachers introduced me to the world, taught me to protect my own beliefs and embrace fresh ideas. Day by day, Kealakehe made me into a listener with a strong ground from a stubborn strong head. In Kealakehe High School, a home of the students from the various background, it is simply impossible

I have the privilege of being involved with such an impactful organization. While helping, youth developed lifestyle skills, I’m also developing skills. Each year I form some amazing relationships that create lifelong friendships. Excitedly each encounter with the youth helps build my belief on why it’s important to help others along my journey. Therefore, being involved with this organization has transform and impacted

Through my days of adolescences and adulthood I not only gained physically but also mentally, through my experiences of going through my own cultural background I also got to view and experience many others cultures. These countless experiences gave the opportunity to appreciate others, this than lead me to the pursuing of my career field of psychology, psychology gives me the gateway to serve others. My min career objective is to seek in making a difference in people’s lives, by meeting human’s needs and expectations through an interdisciplinary knowledge based full on prevention of problems and maintaining an improvement of overall lifestyle. My interests as I pursue towards higher learning is to put myself at a better position to work with many diverse individuals that may have different circumstances that they are dealing with. I would want to share all the knowledge I have learned throughout my years of school and studying and

Children and adolescents are capable of impacting their communities and even the world in amazing

Whenever I set a goal, I first ask myself is the goal realistic and reachable and secondly if I am willing to make changes in my life to reach those goals. While I have several goals there are a few that are imperative to reach. One of them being a counseling center for underprivileged girls ages K-12. As a victim and an advocate for bullying I want to highlight the situation and teach the girls how to detect signs and how to deal with a bully. I had my parents to help me but my goal is to target those that don’t necessarily receive that attention at home. Self esteem will also is a big topic surrounding girls in that age group I want to teach them about positive body image and the importance of loving yourself. Obtaining my Ph.D. is another meaningful goal I intend to achieve; with myself being the first generation from my family to attend a major university I feel the need to reach my highest potential. Setting big goals, taking small steps and being focused in my pursuit I know I will achieve all I set my mind to. The definition of a relator is someone who is especially talented in enjoying close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. When I look back and reflect on personal influences in my life, no one has made a greater impact than those of my parents. All I am I owe to my

Manners represent an individual by the way they dress, behave, communicate, and their etiquette, while customs refer to the traditional way that a culture is practice individually, or by a group of people. Workers are expected to bow to their seniors when they greet them, and to use only formal language to their seniors, as it is rude to speak informally to someone of higher rank. In Korean businesses, meetings are often held in evenings at a restaurant or bar. Drinking is part of the Korean culture, as Koreans believe that drinking helps to bond colleagues in the company, and an offered drink must never be refused as it is considered to be rude. Along with drinking, Karaoke is a popular activity after meetings. People who attend the meeting are usually expected to sing a solo song.