“Hello and thank you for attending the general assembly of 2040, I am proud to announce we have developed a new potent plan to decrease global poverty.” I have thought about this moment for many years, and finally it is here. In this moment, I, Yaa Amissah Aidoo, am addressing the general assembly of the United Nations as the first ever woman secretary-general. I dream of becoming a leader who makes the world safe, while helping those who are fighting for their lives. Just picturing myself as a Tulane student gives me shivers. Tulane boasts that of the most prestigious colleges: distinguished faculty, intimate class sizes and a campus graced with abundant greenery. All of these elements are very attractive to me as a student, but what is that captivates me? The philanthropic nature of every student. My zeal for international development is unmatched, and that is why I want to use my education at Tulane University to be the driving force of global progression. I believe that Tulane would assist my aspirational plan by providing me with an excellent liberal arts education. …show more content…
I find the TIDES program incredibly alluring as it is such a complementary blend of studies. In addition to an outstanding faculty in the international development department, Tulane bears a vast study abroad program. As a future international development I am enticed by the summer study abroad. Not only does Tulane offer exchanges in unique locations, but they emphasize an authentic experience by offering homestays with a local family. I find the global initiatives and awareness that Tulane posses quite