Why did I wait so long to go back to school has been my thought since I started classes on –online? It has been such an enriching experience‚ since starting classes‚ and I really regret starting as late as I did‚ but I am very excited that I did. By making the choice to go back to school as an adult it has not only enriched my life but my children lives as well. Working out the time and mustarding up the energy to complete a degree was not all what I wanted to look forward to‚ but I knew that without
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I really should not have been surprised that I would finally choose Social Work as my major‚ I have been surrounded by social workers and their values for the majority of my life. While some of these have not been the most ideal role models‚ the ones who are really cut out for the job radiate passion. Both of my parents worked in helping professions. My dad was a special education teacher for those with behavioral problems and those who had intellectual disabilities. My mom worked at Bryce Hospital
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Rasheedah Phillips Why Bryn Mawr? As a young woman growing up in an urbanized setting and attending public schools all of my life‚ when the time came to start planning and searching for colleges‚ I searched for schools that I felt fit my persona‚ that I would be comfortable attending for some of the most integral years of my life. My search included schools such as Temple University‚ and Pennsylvania State University‚ higher education institutions that allowed me to challenge myself‚ but at
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school for me to realize that I wanted to have a career in acting. I did not have the confidence before then to allow myself to think that it was even a possibility. As soon as I was able to admit it to myself‚ I knew that I had to start taking it seriously and pushing myself to become better. Now that I am certain of what path I want to go down‚ I have to work hard to improve myself in order to grow stronger. I’m applying to the department of theatre because I know that I want to be a performer‚ there
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Service Worker Program: I believe studying social work will benefit me to become a better person mentally and physically because I enjoy helping people through difficult times and supporting them. I find I’m good at talking through problems and solving what the issue is. I would like to help individuals and family issue to pull communities together to bring a healthier lifestyle for everyone in need‚ promote social justice‚ and foster human global well-being. I feel that Social Service Work
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A post secondary education‚ would not only mean a more opportunistic future for me‚ but a more stable one for my family as well. Growing up I was always expected to strive for and receive a college degree. Coming from the South Bronx‚ one isn’t really expected to achieve a post secondary education‚ for many don’t even make it past high school. The South Bronx is demoted and put on this non existing level with this predestined view that all who grow up here will remain here. Wanting to be better than
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outside of my country is the best decision I can make given the circumstances. Achieving my goals and getting my bachelor’s degree us very important to me. High school and college on the island were very difficult due to my lack of self-acceptance and all my anxiety. Living in a religious small city like Santo Domingo‚ being a catholic myself‚ and having parents involved in politics and public administration had me under the public eye‚ or that’s what I thought. My sexual orientation is not well
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officer I acquired a multitude of additional skill sets during Field Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course in hopes of becoming an indispensable asset to my unit. As I continued my career in the branch it became more and more apparent to me that those skills I will rarely use in the operational field. At the time‚ gender restrictions limited my career progression in the branch and not much of latitude to expand my knowledge and experience. I wanted to be useful to the military. Knowing that I have
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eyes on me! I heard this phrase almost everyday in elementary school and ironically I now hear it everyday in high school. I’m fortunate enough to be able to attend a high school that offers the perfect vocational class for me‚ Early Childhood Education. At this time‚ I’m enrolled in the first year dual credit class. This class has allowed me to gain experience in the classroom with children and be able to get ahead of the game by earning college credits while still in high school. While I enjoy just
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The reasons I decided to go back to school are various. One‚ even though I do have my masters degree‚ unfortunately along with that degree I did not have my teaching certificate. In order for me to be able to teach in State of Iowa‚ I needed to complete the certification. This will undoubtedly open the doors for more opportunities and able to broaden my horizons. Two‚ learn and learn more. Learning is without a doubt is endless and never stops. I want to learn more and to remain current with
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