Application Essay To Pursue My Degree At George Washington University

When my father was a high school student he has always thought about studying economics in college. Unfortunately, he did not have the opportunity, because the economics department in Qatar University that time was not equipped with strong faculty members. When I heard my father's story, I got interested in economics and I did internet research about it. Also, I spoke to my father about it specially that his job is related to the field. He told me that international relations and diplomacy are so much interlinked that most of the diplomats discussions and meetings are about economics and trade than politics. From my research, I got to the conclusion that understanding economics and international affairs are very important life skills regardless of what job I do.

I believe that this university have an excellent reputation in international affairs. I am also intersted to be among the elite graduates of Georgetown to be able to benefit from the Georgetown network in the future. Moreover, Sheikh Tamim's speech about the importance of equipping ourselves with the knowledge needed to build and support our country made me more determined to do the best in my education. Therefore, I worked hard and made an effort to achieve my goals.

I am also pleased that economics requires a strong base in mathematics which I have and enjoy. My mother who used to be a math teacher made sure that we have those skills. All my life I have extra curriculum activities of mathematics. Sometimes I feel that mathematics is genetic to us. Other than the academics, I am really looking forward to participating in the different activities that the campus provides. For me, being a part of different chapters in clubs is not less important than the academics. It enriches the experience and makes me even more ready for real life through the network in relations I