During my regular trips to Kenya I have witnessed first-hand the power of health within our world. Visiting one of the biggest slums in Africa (Kibera) has been a driving forces in my aspiration to work with young and vulnerable people; it ignited a belief and desire to make a difference and re-enforced my love for and interest in working with children. My interest in children’s nursing also stems from many hospital visits I was required to make as a child; I became inspired by the work of the
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Since the beginning of my academic endeavors‚ I have long cherished a dream to be a member of the social science research community‚ which gives our society progressive insights into human ecology. I began my undergraduate studies at Ramapo College of New Jersey with a passion for ecological justice and with the intention of majoring in environmental studies. Ramapo College’s progressive liberal arts foundation provided me with ample room to explore the multifarious array of social science courses
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My interest in a career in midwifery stems from my fascination in the process of the development of a few cells to a new-born. The thought of helping someone through a stressful yet exciting time of their life‚ throughout the nine months from conception to birth and afterwards with the care of both mother and baby‚ compels me to be involved in this profession. To expand my knowledge I regularly read articles from the Royal College of Midwives‚ in order to stay informed of current issues regarding
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I have always had a strong passion for midwifery. I am a volunteer for the NHS in the Labour ward at the General Oldham Hospital. Having gained this rewarding experience for over 18 months‚ I am thoroughly aware that midwives take on a vital task‚ in helping women from the beginning of a pregnancy to after birth and beyond. A content midwife guides a mother all the way through a healthy pregnancy‚ keeping vigilant to any complications which may arise. I observed working at the maternity unit‚ there
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My interest in dentistry dates back to middle school. Back then‚ I had recently had my braces removed and had achieved an amazing smile that I contemplated only movie stars had. My first ever dental appointment‚ and consequently getting braces‚ heavily influenced my future goals. The impact that dentistry had on me and moreover‚ seeing what dentistry can do in one’s life‚ gave me the thought that one day I would be in a white coat‚ eager to change a person’s life. This is the particular type of influence
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In order to be productive‚ you can’t stop moving. Everyday‚ I set a goal for myself to do something. It could be writing a scholarship essay‚ making a piece of artwork‚ or reading a book. I also set a checklist for the day‚ giving me an outline of what I need to do. I set reminders on my phone‚ write down notes‚ or record anything of interest in my sketchbook. I always try to stay on top of everything‚ so that I never suffocate beneath them. I’m a also huge fan of the Eisenhower Matrix‚ it makes
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(UNLV) to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree. After I started I decided to add a minor in sociology‚ as I felt that it would also be beneficial for me. I worked hard to get valuable internships and externships to prepare me for graduate school. In this personal statement I will mention two opportunities that brought me to where I am now
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Having lived my entire life in California‚ I have always dreamed about expanding my horizons and experiencing a different lifestyle. As a teenager‚ online games and their model economies would spark my curiosity. This curiosity was the beginning of my interest in the driving force behind money and investments. As a senior year in high school‚ I was lucky to have my first professional position in charge of advertising‚ sales and customer service for a small company. In addition to professional experience
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Sample Rhodes Scholarship Personal Statement—Student #1 Soaked in sweat‚ I sat deep in thought on the small mound of sand and broken rocks in northern Kenya‚ where 1.7 million years ago a desperately ill Homo erectus woman had died. Her death had entranced me for years. KNM-ER 1808 had died of Hypervitaminosis A‚ wherein an overdose of Vitamin A causes extensive hemorrhaging throughout the skeleton and excruciating pain. Yet a thick rind of diseased bone all over her skeleton—ossified blood
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Oakwood Scholarship My hard times in high school weren’t necessarily tragic ones. My struggle is one that many people will deal with in their lives‚ and one that I believe is possible to change by just altering your lifestyle. I‚ and many others‚ have struggled with a mental illness. My first encounter with this problem was freshman year. Out of the blue‚ I was shaking uncontrollably‚ everyone telling me to “just breath”‚ but I couldn’t seem to find any air in my lungs. The next thing I knew I was
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