frequently emanate from large factories owned by huge companies such as Monsanto‚ Shell‚ or BP‚ and from other sources such as gas stations‚ odor-emitting hot sauce factories‚ landfills‚ and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations. We also estimate personal exposure of individuals to carcinogenic and toxic chemicals from contaminated consumer products. Within the framework of environmental law‚ we provide expert testimony for cases regarding public nuisance theory‚ the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
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University of Washington A. Personal Statement (max. 600 words) Poverty can be isolating in and of itself‚ but I’ve always felt far more disconnected and decidedly “other” in the sense that I seem to experience my impoverishment in much uglier‚ more unconventional ways than others I know struggling under comparable incomes. Dealing with poverty can make you feel detached from the average person in the sense that they won’t know what it is to face a considerable percentage of your day-to-day
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from different backgrounds. I am always eager to learn new skills and can apply myself to difficult tasks in difficult situations. I have also carried out a work placement at a local pharmacy. This experience encouraged me to develop some of the personal skills that I believe are necessary for working as an optician. During the placement I had the opportunity to interact with customers. Through this I learnt how much I enjoy work in which I can offer advice to people‚ and also felt a gratifying sense
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bonds with each individual. I have learned and enhanced my personal knowledge‚ grew from new experiences‚ and developed better interpersonal communication skills. Community is about growing with others. I grew up surrounded by a culturally rich and loving communities which has shaped my identity and pride
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Personal Statement Classics appeals to me because it is such a broad area of study‚ encompassing so many different disciplines (and so many of my interests!)‚ but at the same time remains a single subject; the different elements fit together‚ illuminating and enhancing each other. A work of literature surely cannot be properly understood without some understanding of the political and cultural context in which it was written - and read. In the same way knowledge of a work or genre of literature
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Personal Statement Likely the most drastic change in my life was the one that helped me to transition from childhood to adulthood. When I was in my sophomore year of high school my parents split up‚ this drastically changed my relationship with both of my parents. In my fathers case we became best friends by helping each other through the hard times. In my moms case we got into a rough patch where there were very hard feelings for a long time. After my parent’s split up I was very disappointed in
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When I chose to come to CSN high school I was able to grow intellectually and have a change of mindset. CSN high school is a program that allows high school students to earn college credits while still attending high school. The program only takes 50 juniors and 5 seniors every year out of the many applicants. I was able to earn ___ (I will insert the amount of credits I got when I actually apply for college) college credits while attending CSN high school‚ which has gotten me ready for a college
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The personal statement is an important part of your scholarship application as it is your opportunity to help us get to know you better. Your personal statement should describe in detail (maximum of 110 words per section) some special interest‚ significant experience or achievement in the following areas as well as what you learned from these experiences. Leadership/group contributions: Describe examples of your leadership experience and share how you have significantly influenced others‚ helped
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and would like to take a step forward in order to help to improve the system that I will be working in. Many activities that are not related to my work also opened different roads for me and continue to cultivate in my personal growth. As the vice president of the Punjabi Students Association (PSA) and experience volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary‚ I have taken on key leadership roles and acquired some of the skills that are also valuable as a
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Personal Statement This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Europe and experience what other part of the world are like. If it wasn’t for this experience I would not know what I would want to do with the rest other my life. Europe opened my eyes to so much different cultures‚ types of people and various ways of life. This trip helped me to decide what I wanted to do with my life because I saw so many people who loved doing what they do so it got me to think about what exactly would make me
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