What contribution will you make to the Daniels learning environment? Include examples of previous experience that demonstrates your readiness for graduate school, specific to the program for which you are applying (maximum 350 words). It is very difficult to predict whether a person will excel in graduate school, however possessing certain qualities can increase the chance of success. I believe that over the past few years I have developed such qualities from various experiences and hence deeming me ready for graduate school. From an academic standpoint, attending the University of Denver as an undergrad has not only given me to the required knowledge for success but has also helped me develop a strong work ethic and persistence to take on …show more content…
Maintaining a workload of sixteen credits and twenty plus hours of practice was not ideal but it did enhance my organizational skills, time management skills and showed me the importance flexibility. When it comes to professionalism, my internship as accounting/ I.T. intern at the NEWIM Life and Health Assurance comes to mind. There I worked Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with team of individuals to complete various tasks. As with everything motivation comes easy when something is new but as time went by, it tested my ability to self-motivate myself. Maintaining a consistent routine helped with staying focused and punctual every day. Overall, all these experiences enhanced my decision-making ability and helped me develop important qualities but that’s not everything. One more key factor is needed for success to be achieved. That factor is support. Graduate school is very challenging to get through and having support from family and friends is a big aid. I am thrilled to be able to say that I have such a great support group and together with all my developed qualities, I believe that I will be a positive contribution, only adding to Daniels’ already sophisticated, professional and successful learning …show more content…
First, I thought that I could just lie and tell the man I had no cash, thus allowing me to continue on my way. However, I thought that the man needed the money more than me at the time and thus doing so would wound my conscience. Second, I thought about just giving the $20 to the homeless man but that would mean losing money that I would spend on lunch the next day. These two initial alternatives didn’t have ideal outcomes for me and so I needed to come up with a better option than the previous two. It may have been sheer luck but I then remembered there was a seven eleven at the end of the block. With some quick thinking, I offered the man to buy him something to eat from the store. He