Wpi Personal Statement

Being a nurse not only means compassion, dedication, and intelligence, but the profession also requires endurance, personal sacrifice, and the need for continuous education. I have learned that nurses are some of the most caring and selfless people that anyone will ever meet. Nurses are more than willing to complete challenging tasks and care for others in a way that the majority of people are unwilling to. I am driven to bring all of these qualities into my role as a future nurse practitioner, which is why I am committed to pursuing my Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Experiencing hardships and my resilience to overcome them is the main reason I chose to pursue a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degree. My familiarity with asking for resources, as a former foster youth, a number of my interactions involved social workers. I utilized resources as a transition aged youth; and I believe it was those same resources that kept me focused on my future and school. I became homeless at eighteen years of age and it was transitional housing, through The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) that gave me hope and direction.

Essay #1: Describe why you wish to enroll at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. You should describe any connection you have to southwest Michigan.

The first time I’ve ever visited Cheney and laid eyes on EWU, I was about 15 years old. I was on a field trip from Jenkins High School, located in Chewelah, WA. I remembered being floored by EWU’s theatre arts program, the vastness of the campus, and diversity of the student body. I craved to be apart of it. However, I felt that it was all beyond my ability at that point in my life.

My desire to be an osteopathic physician came after attending an OMM session during my gap years as a research fellow at the NIH. This experience contributed to my interest in osteopathic medicine, as I was intrigued by the musculoskeletal manipulation techniques, and deeply appreciated the hands-on, holistic approach to patient care. I feel strongly that training as an osteopath, will prove invaluable in my career as I work deliver quality treatment to underserved communities.

Created by one of the most important men in America's history, The George Washington University is an institution with an impressive reputation and outstanding academics. Rooted in the city of Washington D.C., it offers unprecedented opportunities at research and internships. It is perched where the worlds of science, arts, and technology join together to forge new paths. It provides me an unrivaled opportunity to learn alongside world leaders, giving me a chance to participate in the world around me. If I go to George Washington, I will be part of a remarkable global community, aiming to change the world. I would be able to engage in important research in some of the most extraordinary facilities in the country. It would be an honor to attend

I, Jenner Jason Pereda, if selected for appointment under the Active Duty CWO Program, do agree to remain on active duty for a period of 3 years subsequent to acceptance of such appointment.

My story prior to CSP has so many events and memories involved with it. I went to Delano High School, which is a small town around the Plymouth area. I was a student athlete that loved to be involved in activities. I was a three sport athlete through my Sophomore year and then dropped Volleyball so I could take a heavier class load. I took College in the Schools classes to get credits for college starting my Junior year. The teachers that taught our CIS classes were the best ones and helped all of us learn how to study which will help me here at CSP. Some of my friends were there to support with everything I had going on and we formed really good study groups. My friends were also their to keep my head up and push through things that I couldn’t do without their support. My parents have been my best role models and I still continue to look up to them and listen to what they have to say. They were always very supportive with whatever I wanted to do and gave me advice when I needed it.

I am applying for the WTIS: Public Health, Community, and Culture in Cuba because I desire an integrating experience that incorporates my passions of medicine, service, and travel. As a kinesiology major with a dream of working in the healthcare industry, I am interested in gaining a hands-on experience in a drastically different healthcare system from my own. I have been fortunate to have previously visited Eldoret, Kenya, where I was exposed to the AMPATH-Kenya Indiana University Medical School and Hospital, rural village health care, and a day shelter for the street children of Eldoret. The life-changing experience gave me awareness on the lack of health care in third world countries, but most importantly sparked my interest in medicine.

LSPA would be a wonderful opportunity for me because of the opportunity it presents to open a new world of journalism and media. To be able to grow as a person and increase my leadership and communication skills would be incredible. I have a passion for writing, drawing, and spreading the word about issues and events that I care about. My creativity can be shown through the Talented Art program I have been in for nine years, and my dedication. I care about issues around the world and locally, shown through organizations I am part of such as Key Club, and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. My dedication and commitment to what I believe in would make me a worthy candidate as one of the spots selected for the scholarship for LSPA. Getting a more

During the past summer, I was given the opportunity to attend the International Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference(EMBC), the largest gathering of biomedical engineers in the world. The University of Rhode Island sent only four students, to help we a professor's presentation; however, the experience of attending EMBC provided me the tremendous opportunity to learn about my future profession on a global scale.

My professional goals are to pursue a Ph.D and conduct research in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. I am interested in pursuing research in this field because of the implications this research has on curing diseases and developing treatments for currently unmet medical needs. I want to participate in this REU at WPI because of the high caliber of mentors to teach and inspire me, and the cutting edge research this program has to offer. The hands-on research experience this program has will provide me invaluable research and presentation experience that will help prepare me as I apply for graduate school and start my research career. In addition, the training in mentoring and outreach program with middle-school students

“One day I’m going to be really smart and go to WPI just like my big brother Brian!” I declared one morning as I indulged in a large stack of chocolate chip pancakes. I was a mere six year old girl, my mouth filled with rows of tiny baby teeth and my hair affixed in bouncy ponytails. At the time, I had a very limited view on what WPI was, but that didn’t stop me from proclaiming this proud statement with the most determination my tiny body could muster to anyone who would listen. Admittedly, my main motivation for attending WPI may have been the chocolate chip cookie my brother would award me when I visited his dorm. However, as time has progressed I have come to realize that WPI has a lot more to offer than chocolate chip cookies. In turn, I believe that I am an excellent match for WPI’s unique experience.

Information security has always been my passion. I got my associates of applied science in information security at the community college of baltimore. I am currently working my bachelors in computer information systems with a track in computer forensics. The LPT is one of the penetration related certificates I plan on getting. I also plan on getting the OSCP and the GWAPT. I really would really like to take the LPT not only to gain a certificate that would advance my career, but also for the opportunity to test my penetration skills.

I wish to gain experience in and potentially pursue Bioengineering because it incorporates a multitude of my interests. As two of my strongest areas, math and biology, are tied together, they touch on my ultimate passion: helping others. For example, this collegiate path could lead to me aiding in the developments of prosthetics. Therefore, I’d help improve the lives of my patients by working with them directly and assisting them as they progress.