“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” –Henry David Thoreau Two long-term goals I have set for myself are to reach my full potential and make this world we live in a better place. As a military child I feel that I have a debt to repay to my parents and to my country. Attending the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) will grant me the opportunity to make my dreams and goals a reality. The USCGA would help me further develop as a
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I am applying for admission to the DMA program at the University of Iowa School of Music for the purpose of equipping myself with a holistic understanding of piano performance. Since I have a great interest in music‚ I am looking forward to exploring new ways of looking at piano study. Moreover‚ the University of Iowa is one of the top universities in the United States‚ not only with its outstanding faculty but also its remarkable alumni all around the world. I was attracted to music at a young
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I chose to major in Earth Sciences because of my passion for meteorology‚ astronomy‚ and geology. From a young age I realized I was interested in the weather and wanted to learn as much as I could about it. My interest in astronomy and geology did not begin until my 11th and 12th grade years of high school. It was when I took classes over them that I realized I am interested in them too. Although my interest in astronomy and geology only started recently I am no less dedicated to learning about them
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I have been raised by parents that believe in my potential to create positive change in the world‚ and that cultivate my desire to help people on a global level. My upbringing was the genesis of my ambition‚ but the growth of my specific interest in political science stems from my experience as a translator in Honduras. Until then‚ I was I didn’t realize how much power one’s voice carries. Without the power to speak out‚ people are defenseless‚ and as Euripides described‚ “It is slavery‚ not to speak
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In this 21st century world‚ the intellectual society plays an important role for communicating and sharing the information. The power of society helps us to collect data which acts as a bridge to our success and advancement in this world. The generosity of teachers‚ classmates and friends gave me an insight of NJIT. My passion to pursue my dreams forced me to apply for the NJIT. Ever since my childhood years‚ my interest in computer systems and business both had put me in a
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What makes the Earth so special compared to other planets is the way everything seems to come together to create a perfect condition for life .It has taken 4.5 billion years to turn the earth from a barren rock into the world we know today‚ the earth has gone through an incredible journey of catastrophe and renewal . These processes the Earth has gone through has genuinely intrigued me. In my early years‚ I grew up in the Highlands of Kenya. A place with great Geological significance such as
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The following elaborates on my motivations for seeking a PhD in the biomedical sciences. If you take a look at the palm of your hand‚ you will notice the striations and ridges‚ formed from epithelial tissues composed of thousands of cells. Our bodies contain trillions of cells‚ each with their own functions. When at equilibrium‚ they collaborate in harmony. It is a beautiful symphony of regulation‚ proliferation‚ and complex communicat‚ion. Each and every one of us is a universe of microcosms. Cellular
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My high school years have been jam packed with many life lesson experiences. They range from beauty pageants to TARC rocketry nationals in Washington‚ DC to Cheerleading to Track to FBLA to FFA . One organization has stood out to me the most. I have found that my participation in the FFA program has helped me grow and become the person I am today. FFA. When some people hear those three letters they might think what does that mean or that’s just a bunch of rednecks getting together to talk about
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I am most comfortable and feel like myself when I am around my friends and family who truly understand me. I am a serious and mature young woman whenever I am not around them but I can sincerely say they bring out the best in me. At first glance‚ as I mentioned before‚ I can be serious or quiet but it doesn’t take me a while to adapt with new people. Therefore‚ I believe that I will succeed as a Pediatrician or any health care area with children. I am more easily adapted to them since they are younger
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As I look at my three years here at SCA thus far‚ I have come to realize how much I have grown as a student physically‚ spiritually‚ socially and of course‚ academically. I have grown into a young woman who dedicates most of her hours and youth learning and looking for various outlets that can be used to help foster her growth. Most days are spent reading books or articles‚ playing games which encourage stability while strengthening all aspects that my character is comprised of and listening to
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