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Jan 8, 2013
Undergraduate / Broadening perspectives of Irish culture,people & history;Study Abroad-Personal Essay [2]
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Since childhood, I have always been captivated by travelling and exploring different cultures. I would read book after book about different countries and I just knew that I had to visit them all. By elementary school, I had made it my life's mission to see the world. Like the dreams of most children, it was ambitious. However, where most kids eventually outgrow these childhood fantasies, adolescence just strengthened my resolve. Studying abroad has been something I've wanted to do for years, which is why I've chosen to apply for the International Student Exchange program.
The University experience is about both personal and academic growth. I truly believe that the International Student Exchange program will benefit me in both areas. I am majoring in Political Science, and am planning on pursuing a career in politics after I earn my degree. The International Student Exchange program would definitely assist me in my chosen career path. I feel that this exchange would give me real-world experience and a deeper global awareness, both of which would be substantial assets in the field of politics. From an academic viewpoint, I am interested in taking courses on the political history of my chosen country, Ireland, as well as courses on International political history. I feel that by looking at these subjects from a different cultural perspective, I will gain a better understanding of the field of politics as well as the world at large.
I am particularly interested in studying at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth. The granddaughter of Irish immigrants to Canada, I have always held a personal fascination for the culture and history of Ireland. Some of my favourite childhood memories involve listening to my Irish relatives discuss the lush scenery and rich history of their homeland. I had the opportunity to visit Ireland once during my youth. It was a brief trip and I was too young to truly appreciate it, but I awakened in me a longing to learn and experience more about the land my family originates from. Living and studying in Ireland for an extended period of time would give me the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the country's unique culture, people, and history.
Can somebody read this and give me feedback?
Since childhood, I have always been captivated by travelling and exploring different cultures. I would read book after book about different countries and I just knew that I had to visit them all. By elementary school, I had made it my life's mission to see the world. Like the dreams of most children, it was ambitious. However, where most kids eventually outgrow these childhood fantasies, adolescence just strengthened my resolve. Studying abroad has been something I've wanted to do for years, which is why I've chosen to apply for the International Student Exchange program.
The University experience is about both personal and academic growth. I truly believe that the International Student Exchange program will benefit me in both areas. I am majoring in Political Science, and am planning on pursuing a career in politics after I earn my degree. The International Student Exchange program would definitely assist me in my chosen career path. I feel that this exchange would give me real-world experience and a deeper global awareness, both of which would be substantial assets in the field of politics. From an academic viewpoint, I am interested in taking courses on the political history of my chosen country, Ireland, as well as courses on International political history. I feel that by looking at these subjects from a different cultural perspective, I will gain a better understanding of the field of politics as well as the world at large.
I am particularly interested in studying at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth. The granddaughter of Irish immigrants to Canada, I have always held a personal fascination for the culture and history of Ireland. Some of my favourite childhood memories involve listening to my Irish relatives discuss the lush scenery and rich history of their homeland. I had the opportunity to visit Ireland once during my youth. It was a brief trip and I was too young to truly appreciate it, but I awakened in me a longing to learn and experience more about the land my family originates from. Living and studying in Ireland for an extended period of time would give me the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the country's unique culture, people, and history.