Babbie419
Jul 2, 2017
Undergraduate / Personal Statement; Tell us more about you and why you are considering VCU/ International Transfer [6]
I am from Ghana and recently started my application process to Virginia commonwealth University. This is my first time writing a personal statement to any school at all as its not done here in my country. Please tell me if I'm on track
I couldn't take the suspense as I was waiting anxiously to see what scores I had received after our final exams, particularly mathematics. I typed in the PIN to check online, and as I read the bold F on the page, my heart sunk. "How did I manage an F?" I was disappointed but I decided to stay positive. Over the weeks, I signed up for remedial classes to rewrite math. After several months, I improved to a C and was accepted to a two-year IT program to receive a diploma.
The neglect from friends I grew up with, who are achieving excellently at Universities in America among other countries, influence me to do even better. My wish is to build on my skills in animation, web design, and editing designs in order to obtain an IT degree. I plan to educate the youth here in Ghana, especially the girls in my community, on the importance of computers in today's modern world. This would make a great impact on our economy and development in Ghana as it would not only bring opportunities for jobs, but create effective ways of conducting businesses using technology.
I believe the first step to accomplishing this goal is to receive a Bachelor, though I intend to go on to receiving a Doctorate degree. I know this requires sacrifice, effort and devotion, and believe I have what it takes to accomplish this. Being a leader of Girls' Education club for 3 years has taught me important skills: organization and perseverance, which will help me excel during my time at VCU. The opportunity to attend would reap so many benefits not only for me, but for the community here in Ghana. Past experiences like passing that difficult math Exam, has made me optimistic that I will succeed.
I am from Ghana and recently started my application process to Virginia commonwealth University. This is my first time writing a personal statement to any school at all as its not done here in my country. Please tell me if I'm on track
Continual improvement
I couldn't take the suspense as I was waiting anxiously to see what scores I had received after our final exams, particularly mathematics. I typed in the PIN to check online, and as I read the bold F on the page, my heart sunk. "How did I manage an F?" I was disappointed but I decided to stay positive. Over the weeks, I signed up for remedial classes to rewrite math. After several months, I improved to a C and was accepted to a two-year IT program to receive a diploma.
The neglect from friends I grew up with, who are achieving excellently at Universities in America among other countries, influence me to do even better. My wish is to build on my skills in animation, web design, and editing designs in order to obtain an IT degree. I plan to educate the youth here in Ghana, especially the girls in my community, on the importance of computers in today's modern world. This would make a great impact on our economy and development in Ghana as it would not only bring opportunities for jobs, but create effective ways of conducting businesses using technology.
I believe the first step to accomplishing this goal is to receive a Bachelor, though I intend to go on to receiving a Doctorate degree. I know this requires sacrifice, effort and devotion, and believe I have what it takes to accomplish this. Being a leader of Girls' Education club for 3 years has taught me important skills: organization and perseverance, which will help me excel during my time at VCU. The opportunity to attend would reap so many benefits not only for me, but for the community here in Ghana. Past experiences like passing that difficult math Exam, has made me optimistic that I will succeed.