I am writing to apply for the advertised Graduate Assistantship in the Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention. I am a current undergraduate student at Ohio University majoring in Media and Social Change with certificates in Social Media, Diversity Studies, and Strategic Leadership and Management and an accepted candidate of the Masters of Public Administration Program offered by the Voinovich School.
I believe I am like-minded with the Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention; I am invested in the practice of student empowerment and academic enlightenment. My experiences fuel my passion for communication and programming that is stepped in accessibility and serving a community. I have taken on several leadership and organizing positions here at Ohio University such as serving the Women’s Affairs
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I have traveled to both Mandeville, Jamaica and London, England during my undergraduate career, and each trip was joyful and challenging in their own respects. Spending one week in Mandeville, Jamaica on a service learning experience, I found myself overwhelmed with history and politics as I was touring the country, which is also my father’s home country. Here, I experienced the country I come from through food, dance classes, music, and most importantly, through working with an elementary school to participate in and understand the politics the country and serve those in need. More recently, I spent four months in London, England as a student participant in a Fine Arts program. Here I gained another working vocabulary of the arts communities in London, as well as experience of conducting myself in a British setting. The greatest value I received from these trips was the departure from provincial perspective; I learned to navigate and communicate in a new culture as well as understand the history and responsibility that I inherit as a global
I am interest in working abroad with an organization that responds to basic needs and encourages peace. My curiosity in these particular fields of study grew stronger when I joined international club at my high school and continued to grow through a cultural experience I had when I spent a month traveling around Europe. Although I have always had some root in pacifism, as a Mennonite, I have recently connected to this idea and have found this world view increasingly compelling. Classes like “World History II” and “Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice,” here at Bluffton, continue to inspire and confirm my desire to work in a field focusing on issues of peace, justice, and development. Bluffton University has many classes that can help me
My desire to help students in Mississippi stems from my personal experience as a student in Mississippi College. Through volunteering as a member of the Balancing The Deficit and engaging faculty and students who are native to the area, I had many interactions with Mississippians and saw the genuine kindness in them. Through those interactions, I learned to appreciate their hospitality and down-to-earth attitude. My affection toward people in Mississippi grew tremendously while in school, and I decided to serve the community after I graduate. I want to serve the community as a peer educator so that I can help teenagers in Mississippi develop good studying habits and help them find purpose and, more importantly, success in their studying
Many people dream of performing on stage, being a part of brilliant performances and productions. I, on the other hand, dream of working behind the scenes, and of being a part of the team that makes these performances and productions possible. Music and the arts are my passion, and I plan to work in the management, promotion and advocacy of arts organizations both nationally and internationally. Pursuing an M.A./M.B.A. dual degree in Arts Administration at the University of Cincinnati is the next step for me to achieve my life goals.
Working for Orlando Utilities Commission is in my blood. Starting with my grandfather working there as a meter technician, and then my father as a lineman supervisor. My father would recount stories of his duties as a lineman at dinner, and intrigued me as a child. However, my education and interests led me a different way. My passion for agriculture and natural resources drove me to pursue a degree in Agricultural Education and Communication with a specialization in Communication and Leadership Development.
This has helped me realize that I need to be grateful for what I have and can’t take this life for granite. Another thing I learned that will be used in my career choices is that when I leave the country people are going to see me in a stereotypical way. They may think of me as a dumb American or of the sorts. As well it was just overall interesting to learn about different cultures and art throughout
Getting the opportunity to the United States of America in pursuit of a better Education was not an easy achievement. Just like many families in Angola, the country where I was born, my family could not afford to send me to United States of America do study Engineering. And, scholarship opportunities rarely appear. Thankfully, I was fortunate to be awarded with a scholarship to study computer engineering at one of the most prestigious schools in United states, Arizona State University. The transition from Angola to the United states was not easy in any way.
There is an old Moorish proverb that reads, “He who does not travel, does not know the value of man.” That quote resonates deep within me because I have a yearning to use my education to empower those in need. In order to do so, I need to see and experience the world outside of the one I am accustomed to. Curiosity is one of the traits that define the person that I am; because of this trait I always ask questions about the world around me and the people I meet. This is one of the driving forces behind my desire to venture outside of the United States to learn a new language and culture.
I plan to attend Wright State for five years, four years for my undergraduate degree and one year to complete my master's degree after enrolling in the 4+1 program. I plan on majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Supply Chain Management, and receiving my Masters of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering with a focus on Logistics and Supply Chain. I became interested in this field after talking to my neighbor, who is an Industrial and Systems Engineer at Willy Wonka’s Chicago plant, and especially after hearing Dr. Pratik Parikh speak about the field in one of my classes. After I receive my degrees, I plan to participate in an internship, and then find a permanent job. Each week I run Middle School Academic Challenge practices at my former high school.
I will be attending graduate school in order to further develop my interest in clinical psychology that has been fostered during my undergraduate years. I anticipate to receive my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology during the summer of 2017 from Hunter College. I am especially interested in researching about the vulnerability factors that influence individuals’ susceptibilities to psychosomatic disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as psychopathologies. Ultimately, I seek to be in a research position along with being trained as a clinical therapist. Further along the line, I intend on becoming a professor, and to inspire new generations of students to become motivated and interested in psychology just as my professors inspired me.
First I would like to congratulate you on your acceptance to Oregon State University. As a new student, you will encounter different experiences and challenges over the course of your years at Oregon State. You will come in contact with many new people and different types of organizations. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about our organization. I understand that this may or may not be the first letter you've received from a Fraternity.
Ever since grade school, I was passionate about working in the field of medicine, and science. I enjoyed anatomy, medical spelling and terminology, and reading about the healthcare industry. Because of my passion for healthcare, I decided to to attend Health Sciences High. There, I was given the best opportunities, such as, medical internships and college health courses. My plans and goals had turned me into a mature young adult.
While I was searching for the college I wanted to begin the next part of my life in, I decided I wanted to attend an HBCU that was in a large city. Not only does Howard University fulfill both of these, but Howard also has all of my passions and interests in and outside of the classroom. I am interested in pursuing a Sociology degree within The College of Arts and Sciences. I want to organize my studies with a focus around the black community and urban development. The required and elective courses such as Problems in the Black Community within Howard’s Sociology curriculum will allow me to shape my classes to do this.
I am currently an undergraduate at Rowan College at Gloucester County completing my pre-nursing studies. As I was growing up, I always enjoyed the idea of helping and healing others. My inspiration to become a nurse was watching my mother make a difference in the lives of elderly at a local senior living community as an Activities Assistant for years. Even though, she was unable to go back to school due to personal circumstances, the compassion she showed towards others around her was something special as she took care of them as if they were relatives. Whenever I had free time, I would just sit and play a game with the elderly residents hearing their life stories from when they were young.
I am very excited to apply for the Public Policy Fellowship at Philanthropy New York. I am currently a graduate student in my final semester at The City College of New York, pursuing a master’s degree in public administration. Being an immigrant myself, I understand the problems and difficulties faced by the immigrant communities in New York City. During the summer, I worked as an intern with Adhikaar, a Nepali organization working to protect the rights of domestic workers and other immigrants. I worked as a facilitator for Adhikaar’s English for Empowerment Program (EFE) and developed close relationships with the members of Adhikaar.
In the summer of 2014, I went overseas with my Spanish teacher and a group of my peers. We saw the bustling city of Paris with its historic architecture, picturesque streets, and the lavish Eiffel Tower. We traveled the French countryside and saw seemingly perpetual vineyards and opulent chateaus. In Spain, we saw royal palaces and centuries old artwork from renowned museums. Finally, on our last day of the trip, we took a journey into Tétouan, Morocco.