Why I Want To Pursue A Degree In Academia

My English Literature major has helped me to achieve an outstanding level of appreciation, enjoyment, and knowledge of both American and British Literature. As a high school AP English student, I struggled through great works like Hamlet and To the Lighthouse. My teacher’s daily lectures (there was no such thing as class discussion) taught me merely to interpret the works as critics had in the past. I did not enjoy the reading or writing process. As a freshman at Loras, I was enrolled in the Critical Writing: Poetry class. For the first time since grade school, my writing ability was praised and the sharing of my ideas was encouraged by an enthusiastic and nurturing professor. Despite the difficulty of poetry, I enjoyed reading it.

I hold two Educational Specialist Degrees. One is in Educational Leadership and the other is in Counselor Education and I have a Master of Science in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling all from Jacksonville State University. Additionally, I have a Master of Music Education Degree from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree from the University of West Georgia. Currently, I am an academic advisor and I have previously taught music appreciation courses for the Department of Arts and Sciences at West Georgia Technical College. Formerly, I was the Department Head for Fine Arts and Foreign Language at North Paulding High School, where I also served as the Founding

When I sit down and reflect on my level of critical reading skills prior to this class, I think automatically back to Ms. Wenzell’s class. In the beginning of my sophomore year, I would say that I was not very experienced when it came to finding symbolism in works or writing proper essays. I was suddenly in a class with hard texts, and difficult essay prompts that I had no idea where to start. However, things started to change eventually. I realized that after each text I read, I started to find myself becoming more comfortable with thinking analytically, and annotating had become more of an automatic thing which in turn helped me to become more comfortable with identifying how a writer portrays their message, not just why. I felt that by the end of the year, I no longer

When I was accepted into college for my freshmen year, I thought that the right path for me was a degree in chemistry followed by pharmaceutical school; however, after completing my first year it has become clear to me that my true interests lie elsewhere. Although not the right fit for me, I appreciate the knowledge I gained during my year as a chemistry major. Spending time in the chemistry program at Keene State College exposed me to subjects such as physics and calculus that I may not have chosen had it not been required. This experience has given me intelligence in a range of subjects.

Deciding on what I wanted to pursue in college was an uphill battle. For years I was set on myself becoming a teacher, but as the end of high school creeped closer and closer, I started to doubt my choice of career. Although my love for children was still prominent, I found myself intrigued by social issues more then anything else. I felt the need to somehow use my existence to help assist in reaching the solution to these pressing problems. This realization is what eventually led me to my educational goals. Firstly I plan to obtain an Associates degree in Communication from Montgomery College. After that I want to transfer to American University to get a Bachelors in Public Relations and a minor in Public Administration and Public Policy.

I have taken in a lot of material in from Alexander Pines. In his class, we read articles and composed reflections about subjects relating to writing, innovation, and skill levels. This permitted me to improve as a basic mastermind since his course obliges us to break down and consider readings more than simply giving a brief outline about them. Subsequent to taking this course for around four months, I have understood that it had rolled out a noteworthy improvement in my life. When I am going to in classes, for example, psychology and my online courses, in addition to the fact that i am understanding the readings better than anyone might have expected I am breaking down the data, framing my own particular considerations on occasionally I even present my thoughts to the individuals in class, and fusing thoughts from the past to build the proficiency towards the theme that I would've surrendered previously. I respect the qualities that this literature course ability to the understudies since it has enhanced me as an understudy, learner.

Of all the professions that are available, why did I decide to seek a degree in education? The reason I am aspiring to become a teacher is because of my personal experience as a student. My first day in kindergarten was quite memorable. I walked into a classroom not knowing English. The language barrier hindered my ability to learn the material that was being taught by the teacher. Even though I struggled in school, I was fortunate to have great teachers. Each teacher made a profound impact on my life. As a future educator, my dream is to have the same impact on my own students.

I was born and educated in the urban slums of Trenton, NJ where as a young gay male living in an eventful neighborhood, exposed me to a variety of extreme circumstances that I frequently had to separate myself from due to the consequences I knew were awaiting. I occasionally reminisce about my days as an adolescent engaging in a variety of activities that kept me actively busy whether it was physical, educational or spiritual. I played sports, attended academic programs consistently and went to church. My mother believed that if I was busy with extracurricular activities that I couldn’t be ensnared into my surroundings due to the fact that I was never physically available for any mishaps or possibilities to occur. A few things I enjoyed in

As cliché as it might sound, every Saturday I wake up early in the morning to help my father landscape other people's yards as a stereotypical Mexican. This is my drive to pursue a higher-level education. Even though my life is not yet planned out I do have an idea on what I want to study and become in a nearby future. I am accepted at Arizona State University and am admitted in their criminal justice program. To have a major in criminal justice and earn my Bachelor's degree is my educational goal. There are two possible career paths that attract my attention to seek after gaining my degree. The first career path is a lawyer, ever since I was young I always found a strong passion in justice and fighting for what is fair. With my boldness as

I was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and I don't remember much of my childhood since my family moved around a lot. As a child, my family and I have been to Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. I started living in the United States in 2009 and for the most part, it feels like I've spent most of my life here. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Bioengineering (12/20/17). I am very passionate about helping others. I pursued a degree in bioengineering because I thought working on medical devices was the only way I could contribute to society and drive my passion. However, in my senior year, I realized that working directly with a customer (doctor) and helping them solve their problems was more in line

Why am I attending college? As a high school senior, I’m beginning to look at what life will be like outside of high school. Once I’m out of high school, I have two major choices that I can choose from; to continue to higher education, which means going to a college or university, or to start working and planning my life right away. Different people will have different choices of their own, but I believe attending a college or university is the best fit for me to pursue my choice of career, to experience new things, and to contribute to my future family.

As a transfer student, I took the required classes for my major that are equivalent to the universities’ classes and even decided to stay another year to finish all the classes to better my chances when applying. But this will only really help my admissions, not my major. What really helps prepare for my major is observing and making connections with the people around me. All around, I can see all sorts of people working hard in order to achieve their intended goals; whether it's the shy guy in the corner contemplating the report we got back, or the engaging girl scribbling the lecture on her notepad. These people are my inspiration and my support, these people reciprocate their knowledge to me, whether it's studying for the next exam or sharing ways to ease anxiety. This is science; anatomically we are all quite similar but the difference is within our genetics, experiences, and ability to physically function to make each person distinct from one another.

The reason why I pursue in a formal academic education after high school was because I knew that to make money and to be happy I would need a professional job. The reason why I didn’t pursue in vocational education is because I’m not going to make enough money in that field, but I am going to be happy because I would like what I am doing. The reason why I picked Eastern is because it isn’t too far from where I live that is Watertown, CT. When I came to visit the campus I liked that it wasn’t too big and I liked how beautiful the campus is. But the main reason why I came here was that how small the classroom sizes are and I really liked that because I like to stay with touch with the teacher/professor.

One of my life time goals has been to earn a doctoral degree and have been working towards that goal since graduating high school. My life experiences and personality has lead up to this moment and am more than ready to face the challenges continuing my education brings. I have been known for my voracious appetite for reading and learning new topics. Also, I am a very strong-willed, sometimes even obstinate, which has helped me overcome challenges in my academic career. Moreover, I am a humanist in the philosophical sense that I want my legacy of doing some good in the world. These three characteristics are necessary for going through the rigors of a doctoral program, and I have learned through various life experiences that the best doctoral program for me is in the field of Public Administration concentrating on Law and Public

I recently earned a master’s degree in the field of marriage and family therapy. I know that to be successful in graduate work it takes a great deal of passion, dedication and a number of