To me, citizenship isn’t just being a person that resides under a title that is shared by others, but to be part of a the community that one resides under. Members of communities are essentially citizens, and they dedicate themselves to putting the interests of their communities in front of their own. The same ideas apply to earth as a whole. Being a citizen of the global community means more than just living on the planet, but to also help others when they are in need. By being a citizen of the earth, I dedicate myself to bettering not just humanity, but everything on this globe. The opportunities offered Barrett would help advance my understanding of what it means to be a global citizen by allowing me to connect with other scholars, as well …show more content…
This is one opportunity that Barrett’s able to offer, and it is one that has numerous implications for the purpose of being a better global citizen. By becoming part of a community that’s composed of the highest achieving, motivated scholars in the world, I will be able to network and create connections with the business, health, and STEM leaders of tomorrow. Consequently, this would diversify my views of the world, which would not only expand my potential outreach to help others in need, but also the outreach of other Barrett scholars. Therefore, not only can we recognize more problems around the globe, but we can in turn do more to solve them. Furthermore, Barrett's impressive faculty to student ratio means that as a student, I will be able to count on being able to receive help from those that have taken the idea of global citizenship to heart. The opportunities at Barrett won't just help me understand what it means to be a global citizen, but it will also teach me more ways on how to apply myself to helping others. The resources to create the problem solvers of tomorrow are here, and Barrett would offer the opportunity for me to not only strengthen my knowledge of what it means to become an integral part of our worldwide