ltheodore24
Dec 27, 2018
Scholarship / Why I want to study Portuguese in Brazil [4]
Hello, I have to write an essay for a study abroad program, and I just needed some suggestions.
Here are the questions:
Please address the following points in your first statement: Why have you chosen this language to study? How will studying this language in Project GO contribute to your development as an officer? How will your Project GO participation impact the military and future U.S. Military officer corps? If you are applying for a study abroad program, what do you hope to gain from the experience? What makes you a good candidate for Project GO? (If you are applying to more than one Project GO language, please address each language. (500 words)
Here is my essay:
In the third grade, my mother transferred me to a predominately Hispanic school named Lincoln Marti. At most, there were only two or three black students in my class, which forced me to adapt to the cultural differences I had between many of my classmates. But in the four years that I attended Lincoln Marti, I adopted their Hispanic culture with pride. While I am not Hispanic myself, I possess a very strong drive to learn more about not only Hispanic but Latin culture. (Hence the reason, I chose to study Portuguese in Brazil.)
Studying Portuguese will aid my development as an Air force officer by helping me to become an officer who can relate with airmen who may be from a foreign nation. For instance, my unit could include an airman who speaks Portuguese or who is from Brazil. Speaking his language and being aware of his cultural background could help me understand him better. In addition, my ability to speak Portuguese will give me the ability to teach other airmen. Therefore, contributing to the Air Forces goal of producing more members proficient in a foreign language.
From my experience abroad, I hope to learn about the foundations of Brazilian customs and cultures and become proficient in the basics of Portuguese. I enjoy learning about the human brain and the way individuals perceive the world very much. A big part of understanding the perception of others is by understanding the environment they dwell in. Thus, learning about their culture will give me some insight as to why they perceive the world as they do and hold certain ideals. Also, because I will be surrounded by individuals who speak their native language, I will be forced to adapt. As a result, my language skills will be exercised rapidly and the process in which I learn Portuguese will be catalyzed through Project Go.
Visiting a foreign country is a wonderful experience, however, if an individual is not open to new perspectives, then they will miss out on the opportunity to learn new things. I am a good candidate for Project Go because I am open to new perspectives. Whether an idea expressed by someone else agrees with my predisposed beliefs, I am still willing to acknowledge their viewpoint and view the problem from another angle.
The United States Air Force not only must work with different branches but with different militaries of various countries throughout the world. Successful partnerships are contingent upon recognizing and respecting different cultures. I believe it is a matter of time until the United States and Brazilian Military must work together to ensure peace and stability in South America. Learning Portuguese would enable me to contribute directly to this mission and not only operate in Brazil and Portugal. Thus, taking part in the Project Go program can allow me to impact the future of the military by bringing awareness of cultural sensitivity and play a key role in case a conflict ever arises.
Hello, I have to write an essay for a study abroad program, and I just needed some suggestions.
Here are the questions:
Please address the following points in your first statement: Why have you chosen this language to study? How will studying this language in Project GO contribute to your development as an officer? How will your Project GO participation impact the military and future U.S. Military officer corps? If you are applying for a study abroad program, what do you hope to gain from the experience? What makes you a good candidate for Project GO? (If you are applying to more than one Project GO language, please address each language. (500 words)
Here is my essay:
taking part in the Project Go program
In the third grade, my mother transferred me to a predominately Hispanic school named Lincoln Marti. At most, there were only two or three black students in my class, which forced me to adapt to the cultural differences I had between many of my classmates. But in the four years that I attended Lincoln Marti, I adopted their Hispanic culture with pride. While I am not Hispanic myself, I possess a very strong drive to learn more about not only Hispanic but Latin culture. (Hence the reason, I chose to study Portuguese in Brazil.)
Studying Portuguese will aid my development as an Air force officer by helping me to become an officer who can relate with airmen who may be from a foreign nation. For instance, my unit could include an airman who speaks Portuguese or who is from Brazil. Speaking his language and being aware of his cultural background could help me understand him better. In addition, my ability to speak Portuguese will give me the ability to teach other airmen. Therefore, contributing to the Air Forces goal of producing more members proficient in a foreign language.
From my experience abroad, I hope to learn about the foundations of Brazilian customs and cultures and become proficient in the basics of Portuguese. I enjoy learning about the human brain and the way individuals perceive the world very much. A big part of understanding the perception of others is by understanding the environment they dwell in. Thus, learning about their culture will give me some insight as to why they perceive the world as they do and hold certain ideals. Also, because I will be surrounded by individuals who speak their native language, I will be forced to adapt. As a result, my language skills will be exercised rapidly and the process in which I learn Portuguese will be catalyzed through Project Go.
Visiting a foreign country is a wonderful experience, however, if an individual is not open to new perspectives, then they will miss out on the opportunity to learn new things. I am a good candidate for Project Go because I am open to new perspectives. Whether an idea expressed by someone else agrees with my predisposed beliefs, I am still willing to acknowledge their viewpoint and view the problem from another angle.
The United States Air Force not only must work with different branches but with different militaries of various countries throughout the world. Successful partnerships are contingent upon recognizing and respecting different cultures. I believe it is a matter of time until the United States and Brazilian Military must work together to ensure peace and stability in South America. Learning Portuguese would enable me to contribute directly to this mission and not only operate in Brazil and Portugal. Thus, taking part in the Project Go program can allow me to impact the future of the military by bringing awareness of cultural sensitivity and play a key role in case a conflict ever arises.