Examples from the IES archive of sample student essays Example personal statement A: I have known in my heart since I was a little girl what I wanted to be when I grew up. It was not a stereotypical child’s dream such as a doctor or an astronaut; my vision was instead something that has shaped my actions and decisions throughout my life. In the last few years I have realized that my passion for conserving the environment is a natural calling that I am destined to follow. This intuitive notion
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My personal statement My desire to be a midwife began before studying nursing diploma in Spain. There are several reasons for this interest‚ beginning with my cousin’s completion of a midwifery course. She has told me very much about her course and I was excited to hear about each element of it. Another factor which attracted me to this branch of nursing was the excitement of taking part in a birth. Witnessing the happiness of those involved is always an unforgettable experience and to smooth
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Raina Perez 9/2/13 Period.5 Personal Statement In my high school career I had attended a total of two high schools‚ both very different and both very important in helping me see the world the way that I do today. In my first high school‚ Freedom‚ I took advantage of the performing arts and had partake in a choir as well as beginning art class. Both of those classes helped me to hold myself at a higher standard and to showcase something I had been working on for others to see. My choir
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Personal Statement Economics is the art of organizing human society and creating wealth efficiently. Economics helps us to see the essence through the phenomena. Furthermore‚ economics can translate complex real world situation into simple models and formulas. Through consciously reading massive books on economics‚ I entered the world of economics. I have many new understandings of the world. In addition‚ I found the study of economics can’t ignore the powerful impetus and the instruction the philosophy
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Personal Statement Education is of great value to me and I take it very seriously. To be given the opportunity to study further is of great importance to me and I intend to go as far as I possibly can with it. Attending UCONN School of Social Work seems like the best choice for me. I was impressed by the breadth of concentrations offered‚ and I absolutely love the idea of being able to complete my degree where I attended as an Undergraduate student. By attending UCONN‚ I hope to broaden and deepen
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PERSONAL STATEMENT This statement details my aptitude of study; relevant practical experience‚ responsibilities‚ study and outside interests. I am a very pleasant‚ diverse‚ active and intelligent man. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity of experiences I possess. I am an Engineer by profession however my current job as Banker has propelled my flair for the arts‚ finance and politics. I am a man with technical aptitude and a heightened interest in Business Management
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PERSONAL STATEMENT Bearing in mind my academic background‚ interests and capabilities‚ I desire to pursue graduate study in Computer Science leading to a doctoral degree at Pennsylvania State University (University Park). I am a final year student of Computer Science at a premier engineering school - Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)‚ Pilani‚ India. Research interests: The mathematically rigorous curriculum at BITS‚ coupled with my interests‚ provides an ideal setting for me
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In my family‚ we have celebrated more baby showers than we have high school graduation parties. At last count‚ my immediate family was comprised of three siblings‚ sixteen aunts and uncles‚ and fifty-eight first cousins. I am a the first generation United States citizen‚ and the second in my immediate family born in the United States. and even though eEducation wasn’t highly emphasized in my family‚ I am first in my family to receive a Bachelor’s degree. Education . It was not something my parents
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definitely be my own boss. Doing my life I have struggled with employment and finding my way but now I feel God has gave me a second chance at life and making something of myself. I have had a lot of down in my life but finding this gift of being a personal trainer have totally turned my life around in the most positive type of way that I have had in a long time. I’m proud to be in this class and a student of Vatterott. I know how it feels to wants something positive to happen in your life and I must
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Statement of Purpose for Business Program I am writing this essay on behalf of my application to study in the Business Program after completion of Language program at xxx. I am a very dedicated and hard working man from Nepal. I grew up in a loving and supportive family and have always kept myself busy in studies and the social activities--before‚ during‚ and after college. I have discovered that my academic interests fit especially well to my purposed course. Attaining the intended program
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