ninakarrin
Jun 24, 2016
Scholarship / 'I thrived at my job'; How my program benefits me and I benefit it - scholarship essay [4]
Once upon a time, I actually had no interest in getting a postgraduate degree. My original plan for academia was to finish my undergraduate degree and then ease my way into the real world through the job market. However, the reality was that I loved education and I wanted to continue on, but my decline in hearing during college affected my confidence on pursuing anything more. Despite my hesitation with school, I thrived at my job. Within two years of working, I was promoted three times until I found a leadership role that suited me and helped me realize I had downplayed my potential to the point of missing out on something better. I am very proud of my professional achievements and the skills that I have gained through my work experience such as confidence, responsibility, and prioritizing. I used all three skills to change the direction I was taking my education and made school my top priority, which is why my greatest academic achievement is receiving my Bachelor's Degree. I've taken advanced placement courses and done independent studies to develop the ability to self-motivate and work independently while my promotion to associate trainer allowed me to incorporate sociolinguistics into my daily life while also working as a team leader.
Having a postgraduate degree in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Sheffield would enhance my prospects when applying for jobs by giving me a more in-depth understanding of language, more specifically the social and anthropological aspect. Sheffield is an award winning institution that is widely recognized and respected allowing me to stand out amongst a crowd. This education along with my work experience grants me opportunity to be a well-rounded speaker and to become a respected professional. My success in the program will showcase my commitment, dedication, and ability to learn new skills and ideas in the future. Ultimately I want to make a difference with language the way someone made a difference to me when I was in speech therapy, and I trust that Sheffield is the best place to equip me with the tools needed to be the difference.
I bring many useful skills to The University of Sheffield which is why I am perfectly suited to the English Language and Linguistics program as it is to me. I have maintained a leadership role in my current job that has equipped me with maturity, focus, failure, and engagement; these are four important qualities needed to be successful in any situation. I have been told I have a warm responsiveness to others that helps me to thrive in culturally diverse settings, making me approachable and easy to speak with. I also hold maturity in the way that I deal with failures, whereas I use to get caught up on messing up or "failing," now I see it as a lesson learned and move on. my focus is stronger than ever and I make sure to read daily so that my mind stays sharp and ready to take on anything. The University's plan to educate others and ourselves and to learn by doing so, thereby improving the world follows along closely with what I believe as well. In sharing in similar views, I would be able to continually carry out the work of Sheffield globally to further encourage cultural and economic vibrancy.
I am committed to growing as a student and a scholar and expanding my ideas to better impact the world. I am My contribution to the university knows no bounds, I chose The University of Sheffield because of the work they are doing and the mission statements that involve responding to environmental challenges and forwarding social justice that they stand by and I am dedicated to carrying on those same values.
Once upon a time, I actually had no interest in getting a postgraduate degree. My original plan for academia was to finish my undergraduate degree and then ease my way into the real world through the job market. However, the reality was that I loved education and I wanted to continue on, but my decline in hearing during college affected my confidence on pursuing anything more. Despite my hesitation with school, I thrived at my job. Within two years of working, I was promoted three times until I found a leadership role that suited me and helped me realize I had downplayed my potential to the point of missing out on something better. I am very proud of my professional achievements and the skills that I have gained through my work experience such as confidence, responsibility, and prioritizing. I used all three skills to change the direction I was taking my education and made school my top priority, which is why my greatest academic achievement is receiving my Bachelor's Degree. I've taken advanced placement courses and done independent studies to develop the ability to self-motivate and work independently while my promotion to associate trainer allowed me to incorporate sociolinguistics into my daily life while also working as a team leader.
Having a postgraduate degree in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Sheffield would enhance my prospects when applying for jobs by giving me a more in-depth understanding of language, more specifically the social and anthropological aspect. Sheffield is an award winning institution that is widely recognized and respected allowing me to stand out amongst a crowd. This education along with my work experience grants me opportunity to be a well-rounded speaker and to become a respected professional. My success in the program will showcase my commitment, dedication, and ability to learn new skills and ideas in the future. Ultimately I want to make a difference with language the way someone made a difference to me when I was in speech therapy, and I trust that Sheffield is the best place to equip me with the tools needed to be the difference.
I bring many useful skills to The University of Sheffield which is why I am perfectly suited to the English Language and Linguistics program as it is to me. I have maintained a leadership role in my current job that has equipped me with maturity, focus, failure, and engagement; these are four important qualities needed to be successful in any situation. I have been told I have a warm responsiveness to others that helps me to thrive in culturally diverse settings, making me approachable and easy to speak with. I also hold maturity in the way that I deal with failures, whereas I use to get caught up on messing up or "failing," now I see it as a lesson learned and move on. my focus is stronger than ever and I make sure to read daily so that my mind stays sharp and ready to take on anything. The University's plan to educate others and ourselves and to learn by doing so, thereby improving the world follows along closely with what I believe as well. In sharing in similar views, I would be able to continually carry out the work of Sheffield globally to further encourage cultural and economic vibrancy.
I am committed to growing as a student and a scholar and expanding my ideas to better impact the world. I am My contribution to the university knows no bounds, I chose The University of Sheffield because of the work they are doing and the mission statements that involve responding to environmental challenges and forwarding social justice that they stand by and I am dedicated to carrying on those same values.
