Personal Statement

At the age of ten being raised by minority parents was very difficult for me at the time. At the age of ten I was forced for my English and Spanish vocabulary to be very proficient due to always translating for my parents. At that age learning both languages was annoying, frustrating, and difficult; however that experience shaped me to be a proficient bilingual nurse present and gain benefits by being bilingual. The benefits where the many open job opportunities with the increase pay. This experience also assisted to raise my daughter to speak and write both languages actively although just not the way my parents forced it on me.

I am seeking employment with your organization in an administrative or leadership role. I feel that with my experience as a Change Coordinator, heading up cost reduction efforts and process changes, leading cross functional teams, and exceptional track record developing, implementing, and sustaining new processes and procedures, from the ground up, I would make an exceptional new member of your organization team. Effective change management is an integral part of sustaining improvements for any organization. In 2008, I developed the Process Change Management process; which is utilized and replicated by other Caterpillar facilities, that ensures timely implementation of engineering changes, new product introduction, and all process changes affecting production. By utilizing resources from other departments within the Caterpillar organization and utilizing a network of suppliers, the Process Change Management process has been sustained and transformed into a robust business process which drives continuous improvement and on time delivery.

I have the talent, skills and diligence to become a medical professional. My experience along with my passion to help others will give me the motivation. The medical field will give me the knowledge and the skills that I need to care for people going through illness, injury, pain, and aging. I will be able to challenge myself and work with different people. As a future medical professional, I will bring hope and healing to those who are desperate for medical care.

Although there were some subjects that I had no difficulties with, I did struggle with science and physical education. I was aware that math and science worked hand in hand but naturally I had no passion for science. Even though I found science experiments interesting, I could not deny my lack of apathy for the subject. I knew from a young age that I had difficulty in science which gave me excuses to not try hard enough in the course. However, that changed when I was in 8th grade.

At the end of this academic year I envision myself being a step closer to completing my B.A. and more aware of my leadership skills in my workplace. My goal as a student is to continually learn and improve my character through knowledge and theory. 2. Now-focus: What are the results that you are currently getting as a student at the University of Manitoba and in this class? Are you satisfied with the results you are getting?

I always struggle to answer when people ask me what I want to do with my life. What does one want to be remembered for? There is no doubt many that doing something memorable will always be on someone’s agenda. I want to be remembered for doing something exceptional with my life. I want to have a positive impact and benefit other people.

Plans, Opportunities, and Aspirations: A Glimpse at a Future Civil Affairs Career “Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life to carry out a concrete assignment which demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated. Thus, everyone’s task is unique as is his specific opportunity.” These words of Viktor Frankl in his book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” parallel my thoughts on professional fulfillment, my personal search for meaning, and my desire to become a Civil Affairs (CA) Officer.

When I look at myself as a leader I am what they call a ‘silent leader’. I believe in the stillness of quiet and listening to other’s ideas and perceptions before I interject my own thoughts. I am respectful, thoughtful with my words and remain calm at all times while working with others. Kid President once said, “Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.”

Pharmacy is an interesting and constantly evolving healthcare profession that changes the way we view medications on a daily basis. Pharmacists, as healthcare professionals, are responsible for providing expert advice and consultation to patients about medications and answering any health-related questions. Ideally, a pharmacist would cater each medication’s dosage and intake amount based on a patient’s specific diet, activities, and other medication to best suit a patient’s needs and helps them stay as healthy as possible. Especially now, with the constant changes to the healthcare system and the evolving practice of medicine, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree has versatility in helping one obtain a professional career that suits one’s needs and motivations.

Relationship building is one of the most important personal characteristic needed from employees today. Having strong relationships with coworkers not only improves teamwork and employee morale, but it also increases employee productivity. Building relationships are what I do best. I am a driven developer. I cultivate and recognize the potential in others as I also notice improvements, even if they are small.

My career in software started from my love of innovation and the fast pace environment of the technology industry. In my current role as a customer success manager, I am responsible for advising and guiding a wide variety of customers to ensure they have implemented our software successfully. I have had the privilege of working cross-functionally with several teams like sales, professional services, finance, and customer support. While working with those teams, I have learned the skills to build last relationships, compassion, and to be a role model for others. As a mentor to my colleagues, I’ve always found myself in leadership roles.

I remember that, as a young girl, I experienced a lot of academic shame throughout my elementary years of school. My primary language is Spanish, and I must admit that school was very difficult for me as a child for this reason. I started school when I was five years old, and I did not know any English. This made it very difficult for me to perform basic activities, complete school assignments, and do homework. I tried very hard to comprehend, speak, and write the language, but I failed to do so every time I tried.

To challenge new things is always exciting and being nervous. In my life I tried a lot of things to look for fun and new. Looking back on my life, I could say my biggest event is definitely becoming a college student. First of all, I do not remember when I decided to come to the U.S. College, and what made me to come here. I completely had no idea to go to Japanese university.

The reason why I decided to learn Global Studies major in abroad was because Global Studies was a new major in my country, Japan unlike in America. I wanted to learn it from different sides of views and think the issues that we face today widely. When I researched the universities, I was strongly interested in The New School. My understanding of The New School is that they have many of opportunities to not only leaning about Global Studies major but also working and learning from other students from different majors and departments. Furthermore, I believe that The global studies course at The New School has many educational resources and opportunities compared with most universities in Japan.

Ever since I began my undergraduate years at Chapman, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I had always had a fascination with other cultures and after studying art history for three years as an undergrad, Italy was going to be the place I would travel to. Thankfully, I had supportive parents and nurturing professors who all encouraged me to apply to a summer program that would provide opportunities to immerse myself into the Italian culture and be open to a new way of life. It made sense that my mentors advocated for me to participate in activities that connected with my strengths and as demonstrated in Snyder’s article on hope theory (2002) and in connection with Buckingham and Clifton (2001), they wrote that “education should assign people to