When I first started college I was set on working in adoption and foster care. The whole reason I wanted to be a social worker was because of the book A Child Called It. If you have not read the book‚ it is about a boy named David whose mother abused him in the most unimaginable ways. When the social worker came and removed him from the home I knew that someday I wanted to be able to rescue a kid like David from his home and help him to find a better life. This is why I like the idea of adoption
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As Sergeant Major for a day‚ my objective is to set my Soldiers up for success. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the Army. As the senior most NCO of my unit‚ I will strengthen that backbone. As my NCOs grow more competent‚ they will strengthen their junior enlisted Soldiers. I will insure Battle Assemblies (BAs) are more efficient and effective. A body without a strong spine is weak‚ immobile‚ and susceptible to injury. I will insure my NCOs understand and enforce their chains
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I have always had a passion for the STEM field. Ever since I was a child I have been exposed to biomedical engineering from a young age‚ have always loved my science and classes‚ and have had experiences that have introduced me to different fields of STEM. So far I have taken ten STEM classes in Highschool. and my favorite was Biology. I remember loving every second of every lab we did and excelled in them. I have taken 4 lab based courses Pre-AP Biology‚ Pre-AP chemistry‚ AP physics and AP Chemistry
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I am a born leader and I would love to be able to bring my passion for leading and hard-work to Indiana University. Over the years I have moved a lot and been to four different schools throughout middle school and high school. At first it was a struggle to keep my grades up while trying to make friends and play sports‚ but I have since found that the key is all things in moderation. I play tennis and am a cheerleader for my high school and plan on continuing these sports while at IU. I love the spirit
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Becoming physician-investigator is my primary career choice. In many respects‚ this role also reflects my other professional goals. Physicians practice the art and science of medicine to diagnose and treat human disease. Biomedical investigators identify and study relevant clinical questions to improve the processes of medical practice. And educators commit themselves to teach and guide their students toward success. As a physician-investigator‚ I see myself integrating all three. I want to strengthen
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Resilience is when one is faced with a trauma‚ tragedy‚ threat‚ or any difficult time and is able to overcome and bounce back up from that difficult experience. Being resilient‚ which is one out of a number of steps to take to overcome any obstacle‚ is an ongoing process that takes time‚ commitment‚ and patience. It involves spending time with loved ones and helping not only them but yourself‚ or just getting through it by being strong. Approximately‚ two years ago on March 23‚ 2014‚ I was New York
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“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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