Every day, multitudes of things are competing for our attention. Billboards line every street, commercials interrupt every enticing program, and our phones are constantly beckoning us to check them. And no, this is not the beginning of another trite piece of literature that is going to complain about how the growth of advertising and technological innovation is the decline of the human race. In fact, I embrace it. The world is changing, and with so much to be involved in, competition for our attention is healthy and necessary to keep things that we want to see accessible. If it weren’t for competition, our streets would be lined with terribly designed billboards, commercials that weren’t effective, and phone notifications for things we don’t …show more content…
However, upon more research, I found that The University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship, representing my major of choice, while a top-ranked program seems to not be maintaining its advertised position. It has leveled off in performance while other university’s entrepreneurship programs are surpassing it. One of the top programs of the Price Business College that pilots the success of the Center for Entrepreneurship is the Integrated Business Core program, a practicum provided by the Price College of Business that specifically appeals to individuals studying entrepreneurship. I believe that the Center for Entrepreneurship is falling behind, but can catch back up with a revitalization of the Integrated Business Core program. By examining the evidence of this proposed decline and examining the state of the Integrated Business Core program, I am going to introduce a possible concept that could be used to halt this decline and breath new life into the Price College of Business Integrated Business Core and the Center for
Four years ago, I left the shores of Nigeria to pursue a higher education at the University of Ottawa. I know most people when they are younger are not sure of what career path to follow, ye I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. Ever since I could remember, I have always felt deep compassion towards other human beings. It is disappointing to watch people lose their basic human rights. My program has educated me and changed my worldly views.
The University of Pennsylvania promotes this wondrous idea that students should be free to explore, and in the process innovate something amazing. Simply the thought of unrestrained inquiry titillates my expansive curiosity. Just as Magellan, Cabot, and famed explorers of the new world had been fascinated by knowledge beyond their boundaries, I am a conquistador. But rather than pursuing the riches of the Fountain of Youth, I seek the treasures of fruitful study and intellectual endeavors.
When I enrolled into University of Connecticut in 2009, I was living my life conforming to other people's goals and not my own. Life purpose and life intentions are rich and valuable. It can also be helpful in aiding us to move through the challenges life brings us. Self-discovery is an evolving process. Sometimes you have to take a detour in life.
When I first came to the United State, I did not speak any English, but I had the desire to continue my education and to learn English. Growing up as a child, I only had one dream to become a chemical engineer. However, there have been many different challenges have been part of my journey. I remember starting school when I first came to the United States, at a local community center. Young and dedicated, I decided for the first six months that I would not speak any of my native languages and only focus on English.
As I approach my first year anniversary of graduating college and entering the work force I can't help but reflect on what skills and experiences have helped shape the starting path of my career. One of the major influences in how I work and think goes back to my time working at a small marketing agency and getting hands on experience within the digital realm of marketing and social media. The way of thinking and approaching any job or business goal has been vital in understanding how business works and the how everything you create as content or a product needs to be marketable. As many fellow graduating college students prepare to take the leap this May I can't help but stress that EVERY millennial needs to learn or understand the basic
My whole life I lived in the suburbs and went to a small elementary and high school. When I had the opportunity to get away from all the same people I have been seeing for the past few years, I took it. At the age of 15, I was seeing my doctor, social worker, and psychologist regularly and was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, combined with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety. My entire high school life I dealt with mental illness so when it came to the day where I had to apply for the program of my choice, I choose the Psychology profile in the social sciences.
I am delighted to be a part of the Early Decision 2 pool as Fairfield University is the only college I want to attend. Ms. Stanton had said you are interested in the particulars of what about Fairfield appeals to me such that I know my former statement to be true. There is no question I want to be a member of the Dolan School of Business’ impressive Marketing major focused on product design and management with an Entrepreneurship minor. Participating in a dual-degree program, to major in the former and minor in the latter, will bolster my practical education and, hopefully, make me a valuable contributor to society in truly unique ways.
The journey to Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne was definitely not straight forward. As my senior year in high school commenced about a year ago I was sure IPFW was not where I would end up. I had arranged a plan and was set on pursuing it, but one thing life has taught me is that things don’t always go the way you expect. That is what eventually turned my path around to IPFW—the unexpected. Now that I made it here I am more ready than ever to start chasing after my dreams and accomplishing my goals.
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I am applying for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship to grow in my profession as an educator. I love teaching, but feel that I need a new intellectual challenge. Leaving the classroom for a year will provide the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and expand my knowledge of education at the national level. As a Fellow, I look forward to learning and engaging with colleagues from the government, academia, and industry. Not only do I want to participate in the fellowship for my growth, but I want to serve as a bigger role model for my students.
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