Describe a person who has influenced you" is the opening phrase of several personal statement prompts that go on to ask that you provide details of what that influence was. The major mistake made in these personal statement essays is that candidates make the essay about the individual and that individual’s achievements and character‚ which is all fine‚ but not if it is at the expense of detailing how that person has influenced you. The other mistake candidates make in response to this prompt is that
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For years‚ I took from my community. I grew up in a welcoming place where I had ample opportunity to succeed. However‚ in recent years‚ I have begun promoting this same excellence and equal opportunity to both my own community and the rest of the nation. I have also begun contributing back to the community in a way that will foster the same enjoyment for education that I have. In college‚ I plan to do the same on a much grander scale. On field trips as children we were always told “you’re representing
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of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger‚ who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe‚ is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.” ― Albert Einstein I remember my introduction to the black box they called personal computer! My four-year-old mind was awestruck with this little television that could interact with us; I remember being duly impressed with a long list of scribbled information that finally gave way to a screen that was an amazingly efficient slate
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PERSONAL ETHICAL STATEMENT 2 L. E. S. is more My ethical perspective on humankind‚ and our moral obligation to it‚ is “L. E. S. is more”. I have created this statement for myself using an acronym to depict those values in life which represent to me our meaning and purpose while in existence with each other
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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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sciences in high school‚ my interest in science has deeply increased; recently I was under pressure to choose a course of study at the undergraduate level‚ but I knew I wanted to do something in the scientific field‚ particularly along the lines of biology and chemistry. While researching various courses‚ I came across genetics‚ which was of great interest to me‚ finding out that the course included aspects such as cell mutation‚ the studying of chromosomes‚ and the behavior of micro-organisms. These
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Personal Statement for PharmD Program My interests to study pharmacy goes way back when I was in high school. My attraction to it was because it connects math‚ science and medicine. The combination of the two subjects is used to influence peoples’ lives in a positive way. It also offers one a sense of responsibility since the role of pharmacists is to make certain that the drug in the supply is administered effectively. This way‚ I will manage to work with different patients to attain my career goal
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I believe in leading an enriching and challenging life‚ since one has only one chance to live‚ and yearn for changes and new experiences in my life. With this undying passion for continual improvement and enrichment‚ I chose to study abroad. The thought of studying in the UK excites me as I find the rich culture and history captivating‚ and so‚ I applied to study in the UK. I do not foresee a problem with language as I receive education with the English language as the medium‚ and I have passed the
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Sir David Attenborough. My curiosity and love for the subject grew as I read his books and watched documentaries‚ such as Planet Earth. I am particularly interested in the animal behaviour aspect of the course‚ along with biodiversity and taxonomy‚ which I have covered in A-level biology. A personal interest in conservation resulted in my joining WWF. I am also a member of one of the top zoos in the UK‚ Chester Zoo where I am a regular visitor. This is not only a leisure activity but has become a way
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it’s because is not a monotonous profession‚ and you have the opportunity to learn and innovate continuously. For my educational background‚ I studied an extra course in High school about Respiratory Physiotherapy. I did find that pretty hard‚ but it was interesting at the same time. After that‚ I studied Orthopedic Physiotherapy course for two weeks and enjoyed it
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