Penn has been on the top of my list for as long as I can imagine. At the moment, I can't even begin to think of any other university that I'd like to attend; I'm applying to Wharton. I'll take any criticisms and comments you can offer; give me you're best shot ;). Thanks.
Topic: Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic, research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn? (500 words max.)
With the ever-evolving global economy, the need to improve and develop international business relationships is becoming increasingly crucial. As a young entrepreneur, I am coming to realize the importance of business networking from a national level to a global spectrum. I am currently the Special Projects Officer for the Circles of Color L.L.C., a business network organization encouraging minorities to exchange strategies, ideas, and knowledge between professionals, entrepreneurs, and "the next generation". As a representative of "the next generation", I have collectively collaborated with other members who share the same passion for the challenges that the competitive business world brings, regardless of their ages. If accepted into Penn, I plan to bring the COC business network to an international level, engaging with other peers with the same passion and interest in the global market. As young entrepreneurs begin to form business connections globally, it would be beneficial from an academic as well as an ethnic point of view, since business etiquette is vastly different from Eastern to Western cultures. Stimulating minorities of all ethnic backgrounds to collaborate and engage in an entrepreneurial setting will allow prospective entrepreneurs to become exposed to the multifarious, constantly changing business environment. The opportunity to exercise this global level skill with college students who share the same motivation and initiatives will increase their experience and widen their perspective. COC International offers the preparation for future endeavors in the competitive business world. With technology accelerating exponentially, members would conduct meetings and presentations through the Internet and web cameras. Imagine having a Sunday brunch with a colleague in Switzerland, through the Internet, to discuss the Swiss chocolate market or even how the winter sport business is doing during its peak season. Based on my own experience as a COC member, I plan to present this opportunity to other young entrepreneurs with the same mind-set and aspirations to strengthen the Penn and global communities.
Not only do I plan to introduce the COC International Business Network to Penn, but I also plan to engage myself with Penn's established activities. Although Penn offers such an array of extracurricular activities in the business field, there are specific clubs that have caught my eye. Among them is Penn Microfinance, the largest undergraduate microfinance organization in the United States, which initially sparked my interest as I was talking to my Penn tour guide about the clubs at Penn. The idea of an international club that provides a phenomenal experience along with the opportunity to help others in poverty combined my two biggest passions: the business world (demonstrated through COC) and giving back to those in need (demonstrated through Habitat for Humanity). With China becoming an increasingly powerful economic movement, my particular interest in the research aspect of the microfinance movement would be to help develop a business plan for an NGO in China called Daba Ecology and Poverty Research Society. Although I am a citizen of the United States, there is a limitless amount of knowledge and opportunity that I can gain and reciprocate from expanding my interests to an international level, along with the guidance of Penn.
Topic: Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic, research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn? (500 words max.)
With the ever-evolving global economy, the need to improve and develop international business relationships is becoming increasingly crucial. As a young entrepreneur, I am coming to realize the importance of business networking from a national level to a global spectrum. I am currently the Special Projects Officer for the Circles of Color L.L.C., a business network organization encouraging minorities to exchange strategies, ideas, and knowledge between professionals, entrepreneurs, and "the next generation". As a representative of "the next generation", I have collectively collaborated with other members who share the same passion for the challenges that the competitive business world brings, regardless of their ages. If accepted into Penn, I plan to bring the COC business network to an international level, engaging with other peers with the same passion and interest in the global market. As young entrepreneurs begin to form business connections globally, it would be beneficial from an academic as well as an ethnic point of view, since business etiquette is vastly different from Eastern to Western cultures. Stimulating minorities of all ethnic backgrounds to collaborate and engage in an entrepreneurial setting will allow prospective entrepreneurs to become exposed to the multifarious, constantly changing business environment. The opportunity to exercise this global level skill with college students who share the same motivation and initiatives will increase their experience and widen their perspective. COC International offers the preparation for future endeavors in the competitive business world. With technology accelerating exponentially, members would conduct meetings and presentations through the Internet and web cameras. Imagine having a Sunday brunch with a colleague in Switzerland, through the Internet, to discuss the Swiss chocolate market or even how the winter sport business is doing during its peak season. Based on my own experience as a COC member, I plan to present this opportunity to other young entrepreneurs with the same mind-set and aspirations to strengthen the Penn and global communities.
Not only do I plan to introduce the COC International Business Network to Penn, but I also plan to engage myself with Penn's established activities. Although Penn offers such an array of extracurricular activities in the business field, there are specific clubs that have caught my eye. Among them is Penn Microfinance, the largest undergraduate microfinance organization in the United States, which initially sparked my interest as I was talking to my Penn tour guide about the clubs at Penn. The idea of an international club that provides a phenomenal experience along with the opportunity to help others in poverty combined my two biggest passions: the business world (demonstrated through COC) and giving back to those in need (demonstrated through Habitat for Humanity). With China becoming an increasingly powerful economic movement, my particular interest in the research aspect of the microfinance movement would be to help develop a business plan for an NGO in China called Daba Ecology and Poverty Research Society. Although I am a citizen of the United States, there is a limitless amount of knowledge and opportunity that I can gain and reciprocate from expanding my interests to an international level, along with the guidance of Penn.
