Why I Want To Pursue My Personal Statement

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

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

As stated in my personal statement, I was intuitively drawn to law as a system that requires a high level of logical and analytical skills, but my motive lies deeper in the belief that law as a powerful social factor can exert palpable impacts on the society. Throughout the course of my study, I have developed a strong interest in biotechnology and the health industry; it is my hope to pursue a legal education that will enable me to participate in and even bring changes to their regulatory systems.

My older brother went off to California to work while my younger brother stayed with my grandparents in our hometown and I was here in Texas continuing my education. We have built a strong relationship after realizing we only have each other. We have also received great help from both sides of our parents’ family. Even when we weren’t close to our father and we did not receive

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

My family moved here to the United States in 1989; from Eritrea, located in east africa. My father lived in the largest city in Eritrea, named Asmara and my mother lived in the second largest city named, Keren. My mother made an hour and a half trip to school everyday. My parents met when they were only 16 years old. In 1988 my mother Kudusan gave birth to my brother Michael. My parents planned to have more kids but they wanted to provide a better life for a family. My parents decided to move to the United states where they didn’t know anyone, they didn’t have a job, and they didn’t know a lot of english. They moved to the states with just enough money to last them an apartment for a couple months while they looked for work. My father found

I have chosen a business related course as I have been interested in this field from GCSE level & I believe that I have the qualities to forge a successful career in this area. I have been inspired to fulfil this path by my Uncle, a director at a successful company in England

After high school, I plan to pursue a college degree at the University of Texas in Austin, or another top tier college, in order to double major in business and chemistry. The reason I wish to major in these two disciplines is because of my involvement in the technology startup industry and my work promoting STEM. Through my participation in an honors or research program, my goal is to conduct a research project analyzing the disparities that exist for minorities in the STEM industry, as well as noteworthy solutions organizations are using to eradicate those disparities.

My father migrated to the United States from Mexico in the 1980s, due to the impoverished conditions including the high rates of unemployment. As a result, my father became a United States permanent resident, which granted him with the opportunity of petitioning for his entire family. In 2000 we obtained our United States permanent residence cards and my family and I migrated to United States along with my father seeking the American Dream. In the midst of all, my father, my sister, my brother became United States citizens, however, my mother remained a permanent resident. Furthermore, both of my parents have been my utmost role models for my siblings and I, where we lived in a pleasant civil house. My father worked incredibly hard to maintain

As I developed, I began to notice certain things, such as barely seeing my mother because she worked long hours, my father being constantly stressed about paying bills and praying he never got pulled over. My parents advised me and my siblings to never to open the door to strangers, especially policemen, even though we had not done anything wrong. They later explained to us that our family had no “papers” to be here in this country. Slowly I had an epiphany, we were a family of low resources living illegally in the United States. Initially, I was not sure how this could affect me in the future, or how I even felt about it. At the age of one, I was brought here to the States, something I had no control over. So I started Kindergarten in America just like anyone else would. Teachers described me as charismatic, I had a lot of friends and school came so easy to me despite not having any help at home. Little did I know that later in my life my legal status would hinder my education, privileges, and my residence in this country. As the years went by, I seldom visited the doctor because that was a luxury my family simply could not afford. My friends turned 16 and rapidly got their driver's permits, and then their license, something I knew I was ineligible for and loathed getting asked as to why I have not gotten mine yet. Being raised by loving and supporting parents that always push me to excel has taught me

My parents were immigrants who came to a foreign land, knew nothing of the language and culture, and had no real educational background. Needless to say, their new lives in the U.S. did not start out on a high note. My mother would tell me stories of how she would clean abhorrent motel rooms in the blazing sun for menial pay, and she’d say that when she was seven months pregnant, she had to sleep on a mattress on the floor because she and my father couldn’t afford a bed yet. Along with this, my father would describe to me all of the odd, unfavorable jobs he took on just to make a few dollars. Both of them had to give up considerable amounts of their lives just to give me the opportunity to have an education, and knowing about these experiences, and knowing about their relationship with money, I became motivated to ease any financial burden I could for them by now applying for as many scholarships as I could.

I will strive hard and put my best efforts to excel in my profession not only academically, but also at work or when I am providing services to patients. I will be productive and always take my responsibilities attentively. According to me, my pride in my profession starts at my institution (LIU). For example, if I notice one of my classmates posting offensive status on social media related to the profession or about LIU, I will take a step forward to explain him/her that their activity is against professionalism. I will be an active learner. I will dress professionally and on the day of my clinical rotation, I will ensure that I am dressed properly. I will try to be adaptive as much as possible in my work front. I will deal with patients

Growing up with a wonderful family to support me and have my back in everything I do, has made me become the person that I am today. I have two brothers; one of whom is my twin. Having someone to share your life with you while growing up is truly something unique and special. Going to a new school or trying to make new friends can be really tough, but when you have someone that is always by your side, it makes it easier. My brother and I have done everything together, which has shaped me to be the person that I am today.

My brother is not just someone I share blood with but someone I can rely on and look up to. Patrick, my seventeen year old brother, has been by my side since I was a little baby. My youngest memories are of Patrick and I running around in our backyard laughing. As he grew older, I began to look up to him. He was everything I aspired to be: intelligent, passionate, and athletic. Patrick always seemed to know what he wanted in life, and I admired how he chased down his goals. There were points in my life when I was very unmotivated, especially when I was seven years old. Insecure and unsure, I did not believe in myself from a very young age, and Patrick was there for me when no one else was. He made me believe in myself and my own abilities above anything else. I have my big brother to thank for finding the strength to persevere through my struggles and overcoming my obstacles.

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.