Oklahoma State University Application Essay

I am interest in working abroad with an organization that responds to basic needs and encourages peace. My curiosity in these particular fields of study grew stronger when I joined international club at my high school and continued to grow through a cultural experience I had when I spent a month traveling around Europe. Although I have always had some root in pacifism, as a Mennonite, I have recently connected to this idea and have found this world view increasingly compelling. Classes like “World History II” and “Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice,” here at Bluffton, continue to inspire and confirm my desire to work in a field focusing on issues of peace, justice, and development. Bluffton University has many classes that can help me

Before majoring in Health Sciences, I was previously a Nursing Major up until the third quarter. The nursing professors, particularly my third quarter clinical lab instructor, have not only imparted essential knowledge but have also inspired me to pursue my passion for healthcare despite finding my calling in a different Healthcare profession throughout my academic journey over time. These exceptional individuals have consistently encouraged me to think critically, ask questions, and explore new ideas. By fostering an environment that values intellectual curiosity, they have nurtured my creativity and instilled in me a genuine love for learning. Furthermore, their unwavering support has empowered me to pursue my passions and set ambitious goals, ultimately shaping my professional

As an incoming Junior, I was able to join a lab of graduate students who were researching brain development in drosophila after mutating its DNA sequence. Right away I was enthralled. I loved the endless possibilities that came with experimentation, even when though our results were inconclusive. My experience in the program also taught me to think independently as I was separated from my peers.

I believe that Appalachian State University is the place for me. It is ideal for my career and educational goals in the field of business. If I were admitted I believe that the students at Appalachian could learn a lot about accepting diversity from me. I want to have a career in the business of basketball and I believe Appalachian State University is the ideal university to prepare me for this.

I want to apply to Plymouth State University because of the Nursing program. When I was young, I came across a medical book at my cousin's house. The book was about different diseases and I was reading it for hours. I didn't know that the time passed by rapidly. Once I came back home, I knew I wanted to have a career in the medical field.

Pope John Paul II once said, “Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.” Growing up, I was able to experience this formation first hand while attending St. Dominic Catholic School in Garden City. It was in this school that I not only received an academic education but also was provided values and spiritual guidance that remain with me today. I believe Catholic education provides students a path for future successes in more than just the classroom. It is this belief that has lead me to inquiring about the Advancement Coordinator position open with Manhattan Catholic Schools.

In practice, science is conducted in interdisciplinary teams, and I will offer students experiences in collaborative problem solving to bolster confidence in their knowledge and will allow them to absorb significantly more information. Students that take learning into their own hands not only retain knowledge but actually understand concepts and research more than with traditional, instructor-centered teaching. Therefore, I envision my courses being a mix of teaching approaches, with some formal lecture, scientific writing, scientific analysis, discussion groups, presentations, and hands-on activities. I firmly believe in incorporating current research topics into lectures and discussions to show real world applications and how research evolves over time. It also will allow students to be involved in the scientific process of critically examining others’ work and developing their own research questions and hypotheses.

Four years ago, I left the shores of Nigeria to pursue a higher education at the University of Ottawa. I know most people when they are younger are not sure of what career path to follow, ye I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. Ever since I could remember, I have always felt deep compassion towards other human beings. It is disappointing to watch people lose their basic human rights. My program has educated me and changed my worldly views.

When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was to hop in my grandpa’s old, red Chevy pickup and ride down to our family’s farm with him. We would spend all day doing various jobs including scouting crops. Each summer I would spend more time scouting crops with my grandpa. He would share stories about particular growing seasons that he remembered and he shared a vast amount of agronomic knowledge with me. Over time, scouting with my grandpa turned into a passion.

The University of Pennsylvania promotes this wondrous idea that students should be free to explore, and in the process innovate something amazing. Simply the thought of unrestrained inquiry titillates my expansive curiosity. Just as Magellan, Cabot, and famed explorers of the new world had been fascinated by knowledge beyond their boundaries, I am a conquistador. But rather than pursuing the riches of the Fountain of Youth, I seek the treasures of fruitful study and intellectual endeavors.

When I enrolled into University of Connecticut in 2009, I was living my life conforming to other people's goals and not my own. Life purpose and life intentions are rich and valuable. It can also be helpful in aiding us to move through the challenges life brings us. Self-discovery is an evolving process. Sometimes you have to take a detour in life.

Ever since I was seven, it has been my goal to attend college; now that goal will come true in only a few months at the University of Tulsa. While I did not know what I wanted to study then, I developed a passionate curiosity that has allowed me to succeed in school because it gave me a love for learning that continues today. Since then, I have become a dedicated student who is still constantly questioning everything, which has encouraged me to pursue a career as a neuroscientist. My career goal is to get a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a minor in neuroscience from the University of Tulsa and then to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience to conduct research.

With a Bachelors and Master’s degree in a field which I love, I will be able to pursue my dream of working and administrating a laboratory. While enrolled at the University, I fell in love with the studies of Microbiology but felt the need to maintain my original major of Biochemistry. My initial major choice of Biochemistry was greatly influenced by my teachers at Foxcroft Academy, George Rolleston and Robert Weber. Mr. Rolleston made Chemistry interesting for me as I eagerly took every course which he offered. By the end of my junior year, I had taken all Chemistry courses offered at Foxcroft Academy and had my mind set upon a college career involving Chemistry as well.

I decided to pursue a degree in higher education to better myself and to answer a calling. I have always had the passion to become a teacher but never finished my degree. I kept finding excuses as to why I couldn’t finish. Therefore, I finally decided that there will always be obstacles in the way, however if I wanted to pursue my calling then I would have to trust that it would all work out. I feel that obtaining this degree will give me a greater since of purpose in my life.

With a new school filled with diverse faculty and students, came the opportunity to grow as a person and be proud of my Caribbean heritage. The surrounding ecosystem lead me to decide that I wanted to be a part of a career that allowed my curiosity of the natural world to be a focal point of my work life. In my sophomore year of college at the University of Puerto Rico, I was taught that pursuing a biology degree required much more than curiosity and an interest on the field. A commitment to perform and understand under a stressful environment was as vital to be successful in this field as it is throughout life. There were three classes that got the most out of me as it was the first time in my life that I failed to understand and apply the information given to be successful in class.