So I'm applying for various positions within the military branches, one of which is the United States Coast Guard. They sent me an e-mail with the following questions for me to answer. Here are my answers. In your opinion, do my answers seem well written and do they answer the questions accordingly? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly for taking the time to review my thread.
What interests you about interning for the United States Coast Guard?
As someone who is interested in majoring in international relations and has high aspirations of becoming a United States diplomat to the Middle East, I feel as if the United States Coast Guard offers a uniquely different perspective than any other military branch on international and domestic missions. The USCG is a military multimission service, committed to protecting America from harms way. The Coast Guard has a broad range of missions which span from patrolling the sea for possible drug cartels to keeping our borders safe from international terrorism. That is why the Coast Guard has often been thought of as America's Shield of Freedom. That is why I have taken an interest in interning for the United States Coast Guard and believe that this experience would very much be beneficial to my future ambitions in life. As the Coast Guard motto goes, "Semper Paratus" I too am ready and willing to serve if selected for this honorable opportunity.
What are your career goals after graduation? How do you think an internship with the Coast Guard may help prepare you to meet these goals?
As of right now I am at a community college in Houston, Texas, but transferring to the University of Texas at Austin. While at my stay at the University of Texas, I plan on majoring in international relations and minoring in Middle Eastern history. Once I have graduated with my bachelors degree, I looked into temporarily relocating to Israel where a majority of my family still live. I did some research on the OneVoice Movement organization; which is a nonprofit organization with the goal of empowering Israeli and Palestinian Citizens toward a Two State Solution and would very much like to be involved in this most worthy cause. My overall career goals is to one day work for the Department of State, my dream is to become a United States diplomat seeking a more stable Middle East and a safer world for all to prosper. As an international relations major with ambitions of becoming a United States diplomat, firsthand experience would play an invaluable factor in my decision making career path. Working for the Coast Guard would provide me a uniquely rare opportunity to take a glance at my future career path I plan on pursuing, an opportunity I would not experience in any other military branch.
An internship is a two-way street. As such, what do you expect to gain from the U. S. Coast Guard during your internship?
My goals for this internship is receiving firsthand experience at my chosen major and career path I have chosen to pursue. To be able to have a sneak peek at your career is an invaluable opportunity, and would like to reap the benefits as much as I'm able to. I would also very much like to test my abilities to do the work and live up to the responsibilities that go along with my chosen nature and career path. Working for the Coast Guard would be fantastic experience and would very much like to help people, as that is and always will be my top prerogative.
What areas of U. S. government interest you? For example, the Department of Defense, Department of State, or maybe the Department of Homeland Security? What about NGOs and public-private partnerships?
Since the horrific tragedy of the September 11 attacks, I have known the importance of international diplomacy, as well as National Defense. As someone who has the best of both worlds, being born and raised in the United States but also being of Palestinian ancestry I feel I have invaluable experience and exposure with the complex challenges facing the United States when dealing with international situations of the Middle East. I have taken a particular interest in such organizations as the Department of State, Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland security as well as the CIA. I am confident that I possess the aptitude and skills to excel at my chosen interests. For instance, I have gained strong leadership and independent thinking skills in my term as student council president. I have been acknowledged by my peers and educators for my diplomacy and ability to relate to people from all walks of life. My greatest desire is to make this world a more peaceful place, for my children and their generation.
What unique opportunities or events would you hope to experience during your time in Washington, DC?
As a student of history, I have always wanted to visit Washington, DC and experience all of the wonder of our Nation's Capital. Washington, DC offers a wide variety of places to visit. I have particularly taken an interest and would very much like to visit the Washington Monument, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorial, the Supreme Court Building and last but certainly not least the White House where I will be absolutely thrilled to meet and shake hands with the President of the United States.
What interests you about interning for the United States Coast Guard?
As someone who is interested in majoring in international relations and has high aspirations of becoming a United States diplomat to the Middle East, I feel as if the United States Coast Guard offers a uniquely different perspective than any other military branch on international and domestic missions. The USCG is a military multimission service, committed to protecting America from harms way. The Coast Guard has a broad range of missions which span from patrolling the sea for possible drug cartels to keeping our borders safe from international terrorism. That is why the Coast Guard has often been thought of as America's Shield of Freedom. That is why I have taken an interest in interning for the United States Coast Guard and believe that this experience would very much be beneficial to my future ambitions in life. As the Coast Guard motto goes, "Semper Paratus" I too am ready and willing to serve if selected for this honorable opportunity.
What are your career goals after graduation? How do you think an internship with the Coast Guard may help prepare you to meet these goals?
As of right now I am at a community college in Houston, Texas, but transferring to the University of Texas at Austin. While at my stay at the University of Texas, I plan on majoring in international relations and minoring in Middle Eastern history. Once I have graduated with my bachelors degree, I looked into temporarily relocating to Israel where a majority of my family still live. I did some research on the OneVoice Movement organization; which is a nonprofit organization with the goal of empowering Israeli and Palestinian Citizens toward a Two State Solution and would very much like to be involved in this most worthy cause. My overall career goals is to one day work for the Department of State, my dream is to become a United States diplomat seeking a more stable Middle East and a safer world for all to prosper. As an international relations major with ambitions of becoming a United States diplomat, firsthand experience would play an invaluable factor in my decision making career path. Working for the Coast Guard would provide me a uniquely rare opportunity to take a glance at my future career path I plan on pursuing, an opportunity I would not experience in any other military branch.
An internship is a two-way street. As such, what do you expect to gain from the U. S. Coast Guard during your internship?
My goals for this internship is receiving firsthand experience at my chosen major and career path I have chosen to pursue. To be able to have a sneak peek at your career is an invaluable opportunity, and would like to reap the benefits as much as I'm able to. I would also very much like to test my abilities to do the work and live up to the responsibilities that go along with my chosen nature and career path. Working for the Coast Guard would be fantastic experience and would very much like to help people, as that is and always will be my top prerogative.
What areas of U. S. government interest you? For example, the Department of Defense, Department of State, or maybe the Department of Homeland Security? What about NGOs and public-private partnerships?
Since the horrific tragedy of the September 11 attacks, I have known the importance of international diplomacy, as well as National Defense. As someone who has the best of both worlds, being born and raised in the United States but also being of Palestinian ancestry I feel I have invaluable experience and exposure with the complex challenges facing the United States when dealing with international situations of the Middle East. I have taken a particular interest in such organizations as the Department of State, Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland security as well as the CIA. I am confident that I possess the aptitude and skills to excel at my chosen interests. For instance, I have gained strong leadership and independent thinking skills in my term as student council president. I have been acknowledged by my peers and educators for my diplomacy and ability to relate to people from all walks of life. My greatest desire is to make this world a more peaceful place, for my children and their generation.
What unique opportunities or events would you hope to experience during your time in Washington, DC?
As a student of history, I have always wanted to visit Washington, DC and experience all of the wonder of our Nation's Capital. Washington, DC offers a wide variety of places to visit. I have particularly taken an interest and would very much like to visit the Washington Monument, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorial, the Supreme Court Building and last but certainly not least the White House where I will be absolutely thrilled to meet and shake hands with the President of the United States.
