The University of Michigan offers an abundance of opportunities and classes in many fields, and I am especially appealed by those in the LSA Department of Psychology. I am interested in taking courses in Cognitive Development and Developmental Psychology, which cover topics regarding child development, emotions, and knowledge. Moreover, I hope to have the opportunity to meet Dr. Shelly Schreier, whose expertise overlaps with my academic focus, as I want to study the social behavior of children and childhood brain development. I am also attracted to the diverse selection of resources offered, especially those relating to global study and public service. I like to take an in-depth approach to learning, and I hope to fulfill this aspiration by getting involved in the many global study opportunities available to undergraduates. I am especially drawn to the Global Course Connections study abroad program in Beijing, China and would love to embark on international journeys to broaden my knowledge of developmental and educational psychology. …show more content…
Likewise, I want to continue my work with children and hope to expand my devotion to educating students, so that they can help create the innovations of tomorrow. Through ELF, I raised money and spent two summers traveling to remote villages in China—the same kind I grew up in—to provide specialized curriculum in English, technology, and American culture. When I noticed that the kids we were teaching were not engaged, I revamped the lesson format and convinced others to use my approach by hosting workshops to demonstrate my proposed curriculum. The revised format was extremely successful and was implemented throughout the China County School District and I was selected to be CEO of the