Education Personal Statements Samples For Students

Master of Social Work Degree:

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Being able to extend my hand to those who really need my assistance gives me a sense of personal purpose; this is why I have decided to pursue my studies towards getting a Master of Social Work Degree. I foresee this particular concept of personal development as a sense of improvement in the manner by which I handle my responsibilities as a social worker. As a practicing social worker in helping the less fortunate youths in particular remote communities, I am hoping to increase my knowledge in dealing with people who have specific need about Continue reading...

Personal Statement

The importance of biotechnology in the lives of humans remains to be a debatable subject as people are divided on the topic of whether it does help mankind or not. As nature’s activities and chains are disrupted by manmade and natural causes, biotechnology comes out as a possible technological measure that helps the environment gain helps in improving the lives of humans. On the agricultural front, biotechnology could help produce high agricultural yield to feed growing populations and sustain life. This impresses me much as I acknowledge that natural resources are slowly being depleted, but with the help Continue reading...

Personal Statement

My interest to research in entrepreneurship, start-ups, small business management and innovation has been fueled by a desire to emerge as one of the most competent entrepreneurship scholars of the dynamic business world. Accomplishing this task is a prerequisite for my dream.
I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that taking my research in Universität St.Gallen (HSG) School of Management under the supervision of Prof. Dr.Thierry Volery will be a significant boost to my success.
Having successfully completed my MBA, I want to upgrade my entrepreneurship acumen by pursing a PhD. This zeal has been motivated by the need Continue reading...

Special Education instructors require many virtues, including patience, persistence, and adaptability. My undergraduate degree from The College of Education at King Saud University of Riyadh has prepared me for many academic and professional challenges. Following graduation I volunteered at a specialist hospital, organizing and coordinating support for children with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder and their families. After this experience I worked as a teacher in the private and public school systems of Saudi Arabia, where I continued to gain experience working with special education children and attending to their families needs and concerns.
Having been exposed to the Continue reading...

As a college-level student, I am presently applying for an exception to the full cost of instruction fees, based on existing financial hardship. Due to certain extenuating circumstances beyond my direct control, which are explained in details below, a petition for a fee reduction is tremendously important to me.
As long as I remember my home environment and family relationships have always been intricate and very complex to handle. All of this habitually posed a risk, preventing me to feel secure and protected by people, whom I love most. Those circumstances were indeed exceptional during the period, when I Continue reading...

Personal Statement

- Malcolm X
Though Malcolm X is very controversial figure in the history of twenty-first century, I think no one will argue about his words on education. What is more, from Socrates to Shakespeare, Plutarch to Albert Einstein, Aristotle to Henry Ford, prominent minds of human kind stressed the importance of education. Their words still linger nowadays, because education, in one way or another, will always be important for personal growth and open-mindness, a mean to succeed and build your life, and become a valuable for both oneself and the society.
Nevertheless, the complete understanding of it came to Continue reading...

On the threshold of completing my Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences, I seek to take my research in organic chemistry to the next level. Having a PhD in organic chemistry would work on a positive note for me because it will help me in joining my efforts together along with the knowledge that I have gained until now. To build a heritage for the learning of chemistry, I would like to join McGill University. It is an institution that I have aspired to become a part of for as long as I have determined chemistry to be my Continue reading...

I have always wanted to work closely with people in an intellectually stimulating environment, and, to my mind, a career, of a Microbiologist is one of the best ways to achieve this.
My interest in Microbiology started at a very young age and continued to be my greatest passion for years. When I was studying for my undergraduate degree in Botany and Microbiology in 2007 at King Saud University (Riyadh), I had an intensive training in the Medical Microbiology laboratories at National Guards and King Saud Hospitals in Saudi Arabia. During the training, I gained a lot of valuable Continue reading...

I am writing in regards to my application for the PhD Chemistry program at McGill University. Having a major interest in Organic Chemistry I hereby wish to pursue my further studies at McGill University due to its global recognition as one of the TOP-ranked universities with a solid laboratory setting and extensive opportunities for the development of my research skills.
I believe that my previous achievements in the stated field of study can stoutly buttress my willingness to enroll in the program. Gaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry at King Faisal University gave me a thorough basic Continue reading...

The profession of nursing requires dedication, compassion, and a commitment to learning. The University of Texas’ unique dual masters program, comprising education leading to a Family Nurse Practitioner (UT School of Nursing) and a Public Health Masters (UT Public Health School) degree, will allow me to engage in the scientific inquiry that I relish, while at the same time preparing me for the challenge of helping difficult patients recover from their illnesses and injuries. I began my education in my native Romania, where I was a student in law.
While in law school, my father passed away as a Continue reading...

I am applying to the University of Texas at Austin, as a transfer student to Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department. I accept as true that human intellect flourishes in a period of relaxation, following strenuous thinking. That is why I decided to pursue the double major of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Programming is not just about making a machine to do something, but it is about bringing together a cluster of technologies to work in marvelous ways. I realized that, just like a painter with its brush and canvas, a programmer is more limited by its skill Continue reading...

As an undergraduate at the University of Washington, I have inspiring academic endeavors. My current goal, thereby, is to apply for an internship to a neuro research facility at the Allen Institute of Brain Science. My passion for neurobiology fueled my desire to acquire the valuable skills and know-how during the internship. Being an undergraduate researcher, I am also a skilled musician, who has been playing the piano since 11 years of age, a trumpet in a brass band, and an accordion for singing groups. When I was attending elementary school in Ukraine, I began to develop an appreciation Continue reading...

There is a good saying: “Hardships that I encountered in the past will help me succeed in the future”. For me, the future has already started, and the first thing I want to do is to come back to school.
Back in 2006 I had everything I ever wanted: loving girlfriend, friends, plans for future, happiness. However one day I have lost it all. It happened when the girl, I wanted to spend my life with, cheated on me. To make the situation worse, I was unfairly accused in doing scores of awful things, I have never done. Instead Continue reading...

Even as people today are obsessed with their only inspiration of making a good fortune, by pursuing a career in business management, or in a fast-growing information technology industry, there are a few others that passionately care about the core of our existence - our physical and mental health. It goes without saying that health is a priceless asset and gift that no money can buy, and, as soon as I was mature enough to realize it, my future was determined - I was firmly resolved to dedicate my life to medicine and health care, but more particularly to Continue reading...

Having grown up in Russia, and having spent much of my childhood traveling to countries all around Europe (like Spain, Egypt, Turkey, and more), I have been raised to have a very continental, open-minded and free-thinking spirit. While in high school, I gave tennis lessons to children and seniors, which helped me get in touch with my community. At the same time, I became interested in psychology and sociology, and the ways communication can affect others. To that end, I chose to come to the United States in the spring of 2012 to attend East Carolina University, majoring in Continue reading...

Since Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, biomedical imaging has made tremendous leaps and bounds. Diagnostic Radiology revolutionized the way disease was detected and altered the course of disease management. Nuclear Medicine promises to transform interventions and create pinpoint solutions to maladies that until this point would have required a broader stroke and caused harm to healthy tissues. A Master’s degree in Biomedical Imaging at University of California, San Francisco would enable me to explore this fascinating field and interact with excellent faculty and students, facilitating professional development and scientific advancement.
My undergraduate education in Radiologic Sciences from Southern Continue reading...

Graduate education provides an opportunity to expand academic horizons, to learn practical skills for real world applications, and affords the opportunity to do advanced research and influence future generations of students in a given field. John Hopkins University Masters of Science program in Finance will afford me the opportunity to conduct research, advance my knowledge of the field, and study with some of the finest faculty in the profession. I will be able to advance my knowledge in a vibrant setting with implications for a broad range of industries and services that are used daily by millions of people Continue reading...

Ever since I was a child, I have always wanted to know how things worked, especially living things. I would constantly ask questions of my teachers and parents, keep collections of butterflies, rocks, and insects, and more, my curiosity leading me to a deeply-felt interest in biology. I am extremely passionate about the field of biology, as I want to learn more about the behavior and composition of organisms, and how best to apply that to our everyday world. To that end, I wish to apply to Carnegie Mellon’s computational biology program in order to benefit from one Continue reading...

Personal Statement – Broadcast News Program

Ever since I was young, I have been fascinated by broadcast news. As a child, I would sit down with my parents every night at dinner and watch the people in the “box” cover everything going on the world. While I knew I didn’t understand much of it at the time, I felt like I was witnessing something important, and learning about what was going on in the world. As I got older, I learned more about what it meant to be a broadcast journalist, and began to understand the hard work and dedication that goes into making Continue reading...

Academic challenges must be met with an open mind while remaining grounded in intense discipline and focus. Three and a half years ago I came to the United States hardly speaking any English. I enrolled in my local high school in New York City where I was exposed to many people of diverse backgrounds. Initially, school was very difficult. The difficulty of making friends in a new language is only exceeded by the struggle to learn chemistry in a new tongue. Despite this handicap, through dedication and perseverance I managed to learn a new language and prepare myself for Continue reading...

Islamic Arts: My Dream, My Vision

passionately own the vision, and relentless drive it to completion.”

Jack Welch

Employed as General Manager at Setia Motors in Brunei, my dream is to contribute to the company’s growth and intelligent designs, as well as continue to provide responsive leadership.
When joining the company five years ago, it was the sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles and needed a “turn-a-round” to remain competitive in the automobile industry. Under my management, in part,it is now one of the top three automotive brands in Brunei. Providing creative thinking and hands-on management skills enabled me to be an asset to the company Continue reading...

Personal Statement: Saudi Board Program

I was born in Nejran, Saudi Arabia. I am 27 years old, male, and married. Although my first language is Arabic, I speak English fluently and read and write it proficiently. I have a Diploma in Hospital Management from the British Academic Centre for Training, and a Bachelor Degree in Medicine (MBBS) from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen. I also passed the Saudi Medical Selection Examination in 2012.
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that has always interested me the most, from the time I first began my medical Continue reading...

I am 26 years of age, and am writing to request for a re-admission into UCSD, having called off a year from the institution. The previous year out of the university gave me adequate time to reflect upon my past, and I have learned that I failed to pay enough attention to my studies. Regrettably, I spent most of my time in things that were not in support of my studies in school. At fall quarter 2011, I failed two classes, which gave me the major drop of my GPA. At the time, I still did not know I Continue reading...

Business Ownership: My Dream, My Vision

passionately own the vision, and relentless drive it to completion.”

Jack Welch

I’m an international student from China, who has dreamed of business ownership and envisioned the path to achieve it in [the United States]. Fortunately for me, having been exposed to the world of entrepreneurship though my dad’s business, I realize that
I attended [elementary] school in , China and completed two years of study at high school in the United States with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. During , my skills in math and writing were Writing consisted of novels and poems that reflect the Chinese I was also Continue reading...

Graduate education in business is applicable in many fields and enlightens the mind to the development of various enterprises in industry, commerce, and government. My academic and professional experiences have prepared me to pursue my MBA by teaching me the values of patience, dedication, and persistence. As an undergraduate student at Boise State University I was exposed to diverse and extensive coursework, particularly excelling in management courses. Throughout my time as a student I was constantly employed in several capacities that honed skills I was developing at university through interactions with peers and professors. Prior to my studies in Continue reading...

Writing Supplement – Columbia University

I have always been fascinated by the written word; from the first time I picked up a book, to my own literary efforts today, the thrill of language has been an inextricable part of my life. Of particular interest to me is literary fiction: I pride myself on being a student of literature in my free time as well as in academia, always taking on new books and reading every day. I dive as best I can into literary criticism and scholarship of major works, and keep an eye on what new literary trends are driving the authors of Continue reading...

Life is a series of opportunities for adventure. Those that we take dictate where we were meant to be. I have been extremely fortunate to have had a wide variety of experiences in my life so far, on numerous occasions finding myself at a crossroads. I know now that the decisions that I have made have serendipitously led to me becoming an emergency medicine physician. Not only was this desire ingrained in me some years prior to attending medical school, it was in all probability the single most important reason why I became a physician.
I have always been Continue reading...

Personal Statement

I graduated from King Faisal University in 2011, and also finished my internship in 2011.Currently, I am working as a Teaching Assistant “Demonstrator” of emergency medicine at the University of Dammam, with a full sponsoring scholarship for residency training program in emergency medicine, as well as a fellowship in a subspecialty of interest. I often participate in organization of symposia and scientific courses. Hence, I have developed notable teaching and presentation skills. My most vivid personal and other special skills include being fluent in Arabic and English, trained in MS Office applications and the SPSS statistical program, as well Continue reading...

If people look at my educational background and compare it to the program I am currently applying for, they have the tendency to look at my paper twice and wonder whether I am applying for the right program. You see, I have an undergraduate degree, a double major to be exact, in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. To make things even odd, I even pursued graduate studies for Chemistry. I was a promising young chemist who was fortunate to have published two researcher papers because of this I received a number of Ph.D offers. It was as if my future Continue reading...

- Which of the four Master in Public Health (MPH) Tracks you intend to pursue?
My goal is to pursue a career in Healthcare Management. My continued education is focused on acquiring the professionalism necessary to become a leader in an organization. I require the ability to understand complex problems and financial structures. In addition, I must know how to communicate n the unique language of population health.
The role of healthcare management professionals addresses not only the care of patients and the services delivered to them, but accepts responsibility for the flow of the business organization. By contributing to Continue reading...

1) What are some of the most significant challenges you have faced to succeed as a student? –
In my work as a student, I have had to face many challenges, but none more so than finding a way of balancing work, school and my personal life. I work as part of the management support team at Verizon Wireless, which is a very fast-paced job environment that is very demanding and rigorous. A significant part of my job is dealing with escalated customers, which can add even more stress and frustration to my current responsibilities, which also include overseeing my Continue reading...

PERSONAL STATEMENT

In a short autobiographical statement, tell us about yourself. You can write about your education, your family, your talents and passions, particular intellectual influences, people you have met, work you’ve done that has helped make you the person you are, or significant places or events in your life, especially as they relate to your field of study. Also use this portion of the essay to explain any strengths or weaknesses you may have (for example, low GPA, lack of experience, significant interruption in work or studies, unique skills and achievements relevant to the program, or any other information Continue reading...

Admission Statement

There is a saying that consumers are becoming wiser in choosing their consumptions. I feel that this statement is a challenge for people who are behind advertising. Due to the increasing innovation and demands in the market, advertiser are constantly expected to come up with novel ways to broadcast their messages to the consumer group in a more effective and efficient manner. Advertising is fast-paced and intellectually challenging. And with that in mind, I wish to continue my studies related to the profession in order for me to better my expertise.
I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree Continue reading...

Personal Statement

Pablo Picasso once quoted, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls”. Indeed, an art form, be it a painting, a sculpture, a movie, song, or a structure can be extremely rejuvenating to a patron’s mind and soul. I have been fascinated by the art of designing since my early childhood. I believe aesthetics and visuals are a crucial component of any entity as it helps personify the entity to a great extent. My passion and flair for designing earned me the prestigious task of editing and designing the yearbook at high Continue reading...

Engineering

Describe the world you come from
I am a single child in my family because of this I got much attention from my parents. My parents took education seriously because they knew it was the only key to my success in the future. I have had a perfect attendance record since first grade except for missing classes for special occasions, sports and performances. I learned to the play the piano at the age of six, I practiced every day and this helped me in being determined as well as establishing a good work ethic. I attended Beaumont High School Continue reading...

Each individual is unique in their interests and so also would be their selection of intended major in the college. When it comes to me, I would like to select Business major. I want to pursue a career in the banking or business field.
During my high school days my dream was to become a professional snowboarder. I was very good at it, that I was able to gain the title of the second best snowboarder in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. But an injury shattered my dream of pursuing the career of a snowboarder. In the summer of Continue reading...

Since childhood, I have always been fascinated with computers because of the way they look and how they offer computing convenience. I made the initial steps to make my dream become a reality when I obtained my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science. I believe that Kent State University will help me fulfill further my future goal of becoming a highly-esteemed doctorate in computer science. Given the opportunity to become a full-fledged doctoral computer specialist someday, I would also share to others the knowledge, skills and values that I would obtain during the various course works Continue reading...

After reflecting on my accomplishments, and identifying the significance of effective leadership, my zeal to lead has enabled recognition of elements of proper leadership. An effective leader involves all members by assisting them feel as part of the defined goals, and integrating their opinions on the final policies. The leader has clear attainable goals, well organized, and stays on top of details throughout the mission. In addition, th leader takes on some tasks to set examples, and motivate the followers. An effective leader also strives to be courteous, encouraging, and enthusiastic.
As a result of being involved in different Continue reading...

Personal Statement: Computer Science

Because business organisations in our world are increasingly inter-dependent, computing skills and expertise are absolutely vital. Successful organisations must be fully conversant with the computing environment. As a specific example, for over 30 years, my family has run a restaurant business similar to “Nando’s”, which now requires serious innovation and modernisation. I will use the knowledge and expertise gained through this Computer Science course, to help them create systems to make their business efficient and competitive. I know that the course is challenging, but that it will ultimately equip me with skills that will be a tremendous asset Continue reading...

The business person who is both socially astute and civilly responsible is the one that will go the farthest. I firmly believe this, and take it to heart in my interaction with both the world of academia and the world outside the university system. I come to that system intending to pursue a major in business. I believe that by doing so I will be able to give back to my community, and the world at large, through pursuing business prospects that are good for both me, and society as a whole. This outlook enables me to move forward Continue reading...