Roger Williams University Personal Statement Sample

I am honored to have this opportunity to apply Master of Arts program at Roger Williams University. Since I was in high school, I knew that I wanted to further my education and deepen my interest in mental health by becoming a counselor. I believe that my educational background has instilled in me the qualities required to handle the rigor intensive graduate level. I am confident that my undergraduate education, internship, and study abroad experiences have been the steps I needed to take to get me to your front door and all I am asking is for a chance to prove to you the strength of my work ethic.

Before psychology took over my ambition, I aspired to be a computer engineer. In Nigeria, it is a male-dominated field so many parents and teachers

All in all, attending a small liberal art like Wesleyan College has expanded and inspired my curiosity to explore psychology and philosophy as my major. One semester, I also studied abroad at Charles University in Czech Republic. I studied Third Force psychology in Central European Context PSYCH 30003 course in Prague and Intercultural Comparative Experience in Germany. I was able to intertwine and think critically on both philosophical and psychological aspects that helped me to acquire more knowledge about different cultures. During my stay, I traveled to different cities within the Czech Republic and Poland every weekend. These experienced, expertise, and skills acquired while abroad provided me the ability to build strong relationships with individuals from a wide variety of cultures, independence, learning through listening, self-confidence, problem solving, open-minded, adaptable and flexible in new

As a tutor, I have developed effective ways to present materials to students and designed tools to help them study. Additionally, I have successfully worked with students who have diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds, to explain complex concepts using easy to understand the terms. In study session, we also practice: problem-solving skills willingness to work in a team setting, applying empathy, organizational skill and confidentiality among the students. I believe that your program will be a valuable experience for me because of the challenging work environment and the greater responsibility that comes with graduate education. Furthermore, as an undergraduate, I interned at Dr. S. Samuel, a Behavioral Health Psychiatrist, I was given the privilege of observing his therapy sessions, with the permission of his clients. As I listened intensively to their psychological and emotional dilemma, I was able to distinguish between different psychological disorders. My strong work ethic, skills, and my ability to work in a fast-paced situation make me a super intern. I am sincere and sensible regarding the work I do both as an individual and as a team player. During my internship at Saint Lazarus Behavioral Health, Inc., I acquired a strong understanding of interpersonal communication as well as organizational