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I am writing to express my interest in the Master of Arts (MA) Program in Communication Studies at University of Calgary. I currently hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Daystar University Kenya, having graduated with a GPA of 3.4. Through MA in Communication Studies at University of Calgary, I want to combine professional experience, skills and passion as a communications solutions provider with the goal of eventually becoming a lecturer or a communications specialist for an international nonprofit, multinational firm or government agency. The MA in Communications Studies fits perfectly with my career plans of advancing to become a communications specialist and subsequently a lecturer in any of the Universities around the globe. …show more content…

Prior to this, I worked in film and TV production for a number of years and this gave me quite an experience on how TV production operates in Kenya. In 2010 I had a unique opportunity to work for Innscor Kenya Limited as a Social Media Manager and had the first training in Social Media Management. Online Media was first being a new phenomenon in Kenya and was fast changing, companies were flocking to social media to create awareness and get a share of the Social Media space. My interest in new media grew from …show more content…

Having relationships with colleagues that lead to other opportunities. My social capital and the ability to build a network of professional relationships are part of the reason I am where I am today, this is a significant asset to my portfolio. However, I will grow further if I invest more in my education, if my vision of becoming a lecturer and specialist in communication should be achieved. The highlights of my career have certainly been that of launching brands on the online and on social media, manage productions and events in a seamless manner and manage communication, productions and corporate events

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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.

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August Wilson’s Radio Golf, the last installment of his ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle, explores the evolution of the past and the present in regards to the history and culture of the African American race. Radio Golf, as well as the rest of his plays in the cycle are very heavily influenced by Wilson’s background as an African-American growing up in the Hill district of Pittsburgh. His experiences shaped the portrayal of the lives of the African-American characters in his plays. However, Wilson’s approach to depicting history through his work is quite different; his style is very unique. Wilson’s main concern as it pertained to his craft, was that the emotional strife, passion, and culture of the black race was evident.

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