I’m most proud of my two terms as ASB Director of Communications, the student spokesperson for the ASB and faculty. The job demands proficiency in graphic design, public speaking, and time management; responsibilities include creating posters, broadcasting PSAs, commentating class competitions, and sending weekly emails to an audience of 1600 students. I’ve led two ASB committees to coordinate our school’s Stanford Blood Drive and FairTrade Initiative. I’m also the go-to guy who answers all students’ general questions. How many times a week does an email from a complete stranger pop up in the inbox?
After graduating from UC Merced, I will continue to be a loyal supporter to the university and to the students who will remain. I will come back to UCM and offer many opportunities for students to be able to succeed and to further expand their skills for their future careers. These opportunities will include internships and jobs, that will help them develop professionally. I will also continue to carry the pride of being a Bobcat with me by providing a positive message about the school. I will promote UCM and advocate for it so that other people could be aware of the great things that it has to offer and so that more college-bound students can enroll.
I wanted to return back to school after finishing my 7 years (from 2002 to 2009) of military service as airborne special operations unit in seeking to pursue new career and education path. My first choice of major when I started my enrollment with Kaplan University was Psychology Applied Behavioral Analysis as I thought about becoming a counselor at one point. During my college years and in between work and personal life, I have taken some time to do volunteer services with various nonprofits and charities. My primary job at the time was government and legal work for the state and the judicial system of 4 years. By taking on such volunteer services through nonprofits and charities, I had develop broad knowledge and skills in conjunction with what I’ve learned in my military service.
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is a riveting high school that I would love to become a student of. I believe that I deserve an opportunity to enroll because I wish to prepare for my future as best as I can, I have an interest in the school’s courses and activities, and ASMS provides a better learning experience than my current school. I know that ASMS would greatly prepare me for my future. I wish to attend college and medical school to become a psychiatrist, and ASMS would ready me for the hardships of both. It would also give me the chance to explore my options to see if that really is the path I wish to follow for my career.
After conducting thorough research, I choose to apply to the BHS/Flex program with the goal of attaining the educational foundation that is necessary for me to further my career in the behavioral healthcare field. Through my life journey, I’ve been acknowledge on many occasions for my humanitarian efforts. My desire to find a solution for the needs of others in my community or the venerable individuals who have undoubtedly become a statistic in the system, has inspired me to collaborate diverse methods of assisting them in their development; whether through education or rehabilitation. In my efforts to make even the smallest impact on my community, I have coordinated several events including Back to School drives, home cooked meals for the homeless and clothing drives catering to young women and children.
My admission to the Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program at Marion Military Institute (MMI) has provided me the exceptional academic opportunity to prepare me for success at the Academy this fall. MMI has emphasized the importance of skills such as teamwork, communication, and time-management in its curriculum. I consider these core competencies to be vital to be an effective future cadet and commissioned officer. By stressing the importance of teamwork and communication during my orientation and academic study, my fellow classmates and I forged a strong, collegial bond that will endure through the Academy and our future careers as officers. Learning the importance of teamwork and interpersonal communication helped us become more comfortable with our roles and responsibilities confiding with each other to help improve our team performance.
Upon graduating from the Athletic Training Program at GCU there are multiple different routes that I can see myself taking whether it be Graduate School or beginning a career. Although I am not completely sure on the path I want to take I know I have many options. Through my practice so far I have developed a high interest in patient care and have found more pleasure in the clinical setting working one-on-one with patients of all ages. Through our previous assignment for the personality assessment, I found that I work well in a group, therefore the clinical setting allows for a collaborative learning environment with other health care professionals.
No matter where I am or what I am doing, people around me always insult each other in vulgar ways. Whether swearing or calling someone an inappropriate name, there is no other word that is as offensive as retarded. Seeing as people with disabilities cannot control what they do, does not give anybody the right to mock them. This issue frustrates me and is something I want to fix. My goal is to eradicate the r-word from my generation and the younger generation 's slang vocabulary.
Since enrolling in the College of Pharmacy, I have worked to improve my leadership skills through my involvement in community service and being an active member and Historian of Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS). Joining Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) will allow me to learn more about myself as a leader, including where I can improve and how I can benefit those around me, and assist me in becoming a more effective leader. My personal goal as a member of PLS is to feel more comfortable interacting with other professionals, positively interact with all populations I may encounter, and step out of my comfort zone when given new opportunities for advancement and reflection. I will accomplish this through opportunities to participate in activities that increase
After completing my B.S in Community Human Services at Empire State College, I felt extremely fulfilled in my accomplishment. I felt like I did accomplish my ultimate goal which was becoming qualified to work with Juveniles in the system to help make a difference in their lives. I thought I could have been a unique asset to the system where I can be of assistance in problem solving alongside my affiliates and bosses working together in unison to accomplish the same goal, which is to be effective administrators to foster growth and productivity in the lives of the youths. However, I quickly learn or come to a realization that our children of tomorrow need more than just an attentive ear, a shoulder to lean on, and an empathetic individual. In
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Antonia Cheatham Counselor Definition My decision to pursue graduate education in the counseling profession is deeply rooted in the transformative impact a counselor had on my life during a time of immense hardship. As a young individual facing significant challenges that disrupted my livelihood and decision-making abilities, the guidance and support provided by a counselor were instrumental in shaping my journey towards resilience and empowerment. Through their mentorship, I gained access to invaluable resources, opportunities, and most importantly, hope.
The main factor that drew me to Rutgers University was the wide variety of options available to students. Rutgers is a large research university with many major choices; I believed that I would be able to find the major that was best for me. After reviewing my options thoroughly, I have come to the decision that the Information Technology and Informatics major is everything that I want to get out of my education. The ITI program not only encourages students to understand how information technologies work, but also how they affect society; I am sure that having such an understanding will allow me to work up to my highest potential. In addition, I value the non-technical skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, that the ITI program will help me develop.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics is proof that prosperity is a possibility for students who may not be where they intend to stay in their future. I wasn’t aware of the wonders that were possessed within the walls of the school until my friend Sam invited me to attend a SmarTalk session. I was amazed when I came to the realization that this school has the power to change my life, academics, and especially my future. I am drawn to become a student at SCGSSM to further: my academic interests. abilities, and talents.
I became interested in the SMS Summer Research Program because I want to become a Summer Project Intern at Baylor College of Medicine. One of my main goals is to create an organization to teach humble communities how to eat right with their own resources. My old school in Mexico was focused on the medical field. I did have classes of research such as bacteriology and immunology.
The principle reason that motivated me to pursue the MSc Project Management course is the appeal and challenge Project Managers experience in delivering assignments they undertake in their career. The qualification, indeed, lead to very smart and modern careers for graduates who love challenges, creativity, leadership and success. As a graduate of Mathematics, I have cultivated these features in my student life. Now, for my master level of study, I would like to take my chance of attaining formal skills in the area of project management. From my research, I see that Project Management is the application of skills, knowledge and techniques to meet the objectives of a project and stake holder’s expectations.
