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)
Concerns:
A super early rough draft that I just cranked out before heading out to work. As far as concerns go, grammar is NOT one of them. I just don't want you guys to waste your time on that. Do I provide clear direction and reasoning within my paper? Anything I might want to add, takeout, or replace? Should I focus more on my reasons for transferring or my goals? I don't believe my reasons really go beyond what I've stated in the paper, but I'm sure I could list more if need be.
Thank you for any and all corrections/ advice.
I've decided to transfer to the University of Virginia for three main reasons. First, as an individual that just finished community college I'm looking to advance my education by completing a BA. Second, I find a deep desire within myself to get out of my comfort zone by exploring the world outside of Vermont. And third, financial support from the Air National Guard in Virginia would make this a fiscally viable move for me.
In addition to these three motives for my transfer, I also have in mind goals that I will pursue. Upon graduation I intend to seek employment as an English teacher in Japan through the JET program. I intend to use this time as an opportunity to strengthen my grasp on the language and culture. One issue that I want to tackle is the education system in Japan. I would like to improve upon English teaching in the country. Despite most students taking English lessons throughout school, many cannot speak the language. Through some personal research I've found some of the root causes being that many students don't utilize the necessary reinforcement for learning a language. In addition, many don't see a strong reason to learn the language. As an English teacher I would do my best to convince my students of its importance and to layout a program that encourages the student to constantly reinforce the material through engaging practice.
In line with my passion for East Asian culture, more specially Japanese, I intend to focus my efforts on expanding my current understanding of the cultures there and their relations to each other. I wish to further look into some of the tensions between certain countries such as Japan and China. I hope to use an understanding of the subtle nuances behind such issues to better tackle the problem itself. I see myself as a contributor to diffusing this problem and promoting healthy relations between the two in the future as a Foreign Service officer after completing my time as a teacher.
Concerns:
A super early rough draft that I just cranked out before heading out to work. As far as concerns go, grammar is NOT one of them. I just don't want you guys to waste your time on that. Do I provide clear direction and reasoning within my paper? Anything I might want to add, takeout, or replace? Should I focus more on my reasons for transferring or my goals? I don't believe my reasons really go beyond what I've stated in the paper, but I'm sure I could list more if need be.
Thank you for any and all corrections/ advice.
I've decided to transfer to the University of Virginia for three main reasons. First, as an individual that just finished community college I'm looking to advance my education by completing a BA. Second, I find a deep desire within myself to get out of my comfort zone by exploring the world outside of Vermont. And third, financial support from the Air National Guard in Virginia would make this a fiscally viable move for me.
In addition to these three motives for my transfer, I also have in mind goals that I will pursue. Upon graduation I intend to seek employment as an English teacher in Japan through the JET program. I intend to use this time as an opportunity to strengthen my grasp on the language and culture. One issue that I want to tackle is the education system in Japan. I would like to improve upon English teaching in the country. Despite most students taking English lessons throughout school, many cannot speak the language. Through some personal research I've found some of the root causes being that many students don't utilize the necessary reinforcement for learning a language. In addition, many don't see a strong reason to learn the language. As an English teacher I would do my best to convince my students of its importance and to layout a program that encourages the student to constantly reinforce the material through engaging practice.
In line with my passion for East Asian culture, more specially Japanese, I intend to focus my efforts on expanding my current understanding of the cultures there and their relations to each other. I wish to further look into some of the tensions between certain countries such as Japan and China. I hope to use an understanding of the subtle nuances behind such issues to better tackle the problem itself. I see myself as a contributor to diffusing this problem and promoting healthy relations between the two in the future as a Foreign Service officer after completing my time as a teacher.
