Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source. (250-650 words)
A business degree is safe, right? That was my logic for deciding to study business at Adrian College. I wanted to invest in a degree that would allow me a to pursue a wide range of career opportunities and offer a good starting salary. The only problem with that choice is that I don't have a passion for business. I don't really think about business outside of school and it doesn't hold much weight in my personal life. We have all heard that money can't buy happiness, and after talking to several successful mentors of mine, I realize that now more than ever.
I began to think about things that I truly love to do, and could see myself doing for the rest of my life, even if I had to do them for free. What stood out the most was my love for working out and researching nutrition. I lift weights almost every day and I often have people ask me for help with their workout routines as well. Not only do I like to participate in these healthy habits, but I like to teach them and share them as well. At Washtenaw Community College, I started the Healthy Lifestyle Club in order to share my pursuit of a healthy life with other students who might be interested in doing the same. I am no longer at Washtenaw, but I do my own personal research everyday.
I want to study every aspect of becoming a healthy individual. I want to know the fundamentals of exercise, nutrition, and injury prevention. The Health and Fitness major is the perfect major for me because it doesn't focus on one thing, but all things fitness. At Adrian College, there is no major like this. Transferring to the School of Kinesiology is the next step in leading a happy life because I will be learning about something I love!
Upon being accepted into the School of Kinesiology, I plan on starting a new chapter of the Healthy Lifestyle Club at the University of Michigan. I also plan on becoming a member of the already established Nutrition Club. The Health and Fitness major prepares students to take the ACSM Certified Fitness Specialist exam, which is an important certification form anyone who wants to become a legitimate fitness expert. With my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan I hope to find a job in the field of health and fitness. I would like to work with people who are obese, since I have family members who are struggling with obesity and I see the negative effects it has on their daily lives everyday. I want to use the knowledge gained from my major to make a difference in the lives of others.
Thanks in advance for the help everyone!
