Undergraduate /
"seek knowledge even as far as China" Exchange Program; Personal statement [4]
Please submit a personal statement on separate sheets of paper attached to the application. The essay should be between 200-250 words and should provide a clear and detailed description of :
* your interests and personality
* your academic objectives
* your goals related to your field of study and personal development
* The reason why you wish them in USA and how it relates your interests and future objectives.
My personal statement,
"seek knowledge even as far as China", this words have inspired me since I was in secondary school. There are two things that interest me, education and different cultures. It has been my obsession to broaden my knowledge both in academic terms and life experiences.
I seek to graduate with academic honors and valuable experiences to facilate my further studies aboard; the reason for wanting to join this program. Through this program I hope to experience life and education in foreign country. Living and study in foreign country and culture while I am still an undergraduate student will be preparation valuable experience for my graduate studies. I seek to take undertake research in industrial processes, especially in bioprocess engineering. Pakistan is rich in natural resources but unfortunately our industries aren't fully devolpe. I believe foreign education will help further develop my abilities. I seek to learn about other cultures, comprehend their values and see how they think about people from foreign cultures.
I have worked hard to reach my goals, including learning English through personal efforts and the school. I've held part times jobs to fund my extracurricular activities, since my parents couldn't afford it. They've insured that I've the best possible education with our limited means. I want to pursue a bachelor degree chemical engineering program in the US, that allows me to follow courses as well as laboratory works and participate in research; parallel with my current academic pursuits. I'm interested in chemistry and its industrial application since I love the subject. I t also will be a foundation for my future plans to be a process engineer and start and education foundation to provide education for financially handicapped students.
Its about 290 words and I have to con size it in 250 words, how would I con size more ? please help and don't hesitate to point out the mistakes.
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