angiepie
Jan 4, 2012
Undergraduate / 'Education cannot be taken from you' - HOWARD PERSONAL STATEMENT [4]
i ALSO NEED HELP CHOOSING A TOPIC. wHAT TOPIC DO YOU FEEL WOULD BEST SUIT THIS ESSAY. dOES THIS ESSAY FLOW TOGETHER? TELL ME WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT.THANKS!!!! :)
Howard University is interested in you as a person, as well as how you think and express your thoughts. Please submit with your application a 500- word essay on a topic of your choice. If you wish, you may also submit a resume of your academic achievements and extracurricular activities.
How has education affected you?
My grandfather, an educator for over 30 years, has always told me that your education is one thing that cannot be taken from you. Therefore it is valuable, should be taken seriously, and not for granted. Being raised solely by my grandparents for the first 7 years of my life has had a great impact on me and the choices that I have made. It is no coincidence that their positive influence continues to shape the person I am today. Since my mother had me at 17, my grandparents stepped in to raise me while she went to college to pursue her undergraduate degree and then on to earn her master's degree. As a child, I was able to watch my mom make the difficult sacrifice of leaving me in the capable hands of her parents, so that she could achieve her educational goals and provide a promising future for me. It is because of her sacrifice that I have been able to stay focused and handle a rigorous curriculum while pursuing dance and having a part time job. I realize the importance of education because of the values that my family has instilled in me; and since mediocrity has never been an option, I have always tried to put my best foot forward.
As an ambassador for my high school and community while reigning as Miss Pebblebrook , I sought to find the qualities of an effective leader. In this role, I served as a mentor to young ladies and spoke to them about time management, etiquette, public speaking, and how to best present yourself in an interview. These are skills I learned as a sophomore by participating in the "Saturdays with My State Representative" Program led by Georgia State Representative, Alisha Thomas Morgan. This program was instrumental in showing me that a leader has integrity, is confident, and serves as an inspiration to those around them. I immediately used my interviewing skills to apply for a job at Chick-fil-A restaurant, where I have been employed for the past 2 years. By working part-time and being in school, my time-management skills are of the utmost importance in succeeding academically.
In closing, I feel that Howard is a place where continuing my education will allow me to empower and motivate others to do the same. My devotion to education is a trait that has given me strength to take hold of my dreams and pursue them no matter what.
i ALSO NEED HELP CHOOSING A TOPIC. wHAT TOPIC DO YOU FEEL WOULD BEST SUIT THIS ESSAY. dOES THIS ESSAY FLOW TOGETHER? TELL ME WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT.THANKS!!!! :)
Howard University is interested in you as a person, as well as how you think and express your thoughts. Please submit with your application a 500- word essay on a topic of your choice. If you wish, you may also submit a resume of your academic achievements and extracurricular activities.
How has education affected you?
My grandfather, an educator for over 30 years, has always told me that your education is one thing that cannot be taken from you. Therefore it is valuable, should be taken seriously, and not for granted. Being raised solely by my grandparents for the first 7 years of my life has had a great impact on me and the choices that I have made. It is no coincidence that their positive influence continues to shape the person I am today. Since my mother had me at 17, my grandparents stepped in to raise me while she went to college to pursue her undergraduate degree and then on to earn her master's degree. As a child, I was able to watch my mom make the difficult sacrifice of leaving me in the capable hands of her parents, so that she could achieve her educational goals and provide a promising future for me. It is because of her sacrifice that I have been able to stay focused and handle a rigorous curriculum while pursuing dance and having a part time job. I realize the importance of education because of the values that my family has instilled in me; and since mediocrity has never been an option, I have always tried to put my best foot forward.
As an ambassador for my high school and community while reigning as Miss Pebblebrook , I sought to find the qualities of an effective leader. In this role, I served as a mentor to young ladies and spoke to them about time management, etiquette, public speaking, and how to best present yourself in an interview. These are skills I learned as a sophomore by participating in the "Saturdays with My State Representative" Program led by Georgia State Representative, Alisha Thomas Morgan. This program was instrumental in showing me that a leader has integrity, is confident, and serves as an inspiration to those around them. I immediately used my interviewing skills to apply for a job at Chick-fil-A restaurant, where I have been employed for the past 2 years. By working part-time and being in school, my time-management skills are of the utmost importance in succeeding academically.
In closing, I feel that Howard is a place where continuing my education will allow me to empower and motivate others to do the same. My devotion to education is a trait that has given me strength to take hold of my dreams and pursue them no matter what.
