Range Personal Statements Samples For Students

The liberal arts teach a person how to think. The Liberal Studies Program at Villanova University can train me in a wide range of fields that I’m interested in learning about, while being close to the dynamism of Philadelphia. Courses such as the history of travel and tourism provide a fascinating look into diverse areas of human thought and behavior such as politics, anthropology, and art. This multi-disciplinary approach to the world has interested me for a long time now and Villanova offers the opportunity to expand my scope in an academically rigorous, but relatively small and intimate setting. Furthermore the scope ...

I am very fortunate to be an undergraduate student of English at the University of Dammam, in Saudi Arabia. During my studies, I discovered that I am passionate about literature in general and English literature in particular. I believe that English literature possesses an overwhelming power; it has the ability to entertain as well as challenge the reader to appreciate a deeper understanding of the world. One of the great novels that had a huge impact on me was Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Reflective of Victorian times, the various themes inspired me to question conventional wisdom regarding the independence of ...

Graduate education provides an opportunity to expand academic horizons, to learn practical skills for real world applications, and affords the opportunity to do advanced research and influence future generations of students in a given field. John Hopkins University Masters of Science program in Finance will afford me the opportunity to conduct research, advance my knowledge of the field, and study with some of the finest faculty in the profession. I will be able to advance my knowledge in a vibrant setting with implications for a broad range of industries and services that are used daily by millions of people throughout the world.
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Graduate education provides an opportunity to expand academic horizons, to learn practical skills for real world applications, and affords the opportunity to do advanced research and influence future generations of students in a given field. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s graduate program in Accounting will afford me the opportunity to conduct research, advance my knowledge of the field and study with some of the finest faculty in the profession. I will be able to advance my knowledge in a vibrant profession that has implications for a broad range of industries and services that are used daily by millions of people throughout ...

Financial mathematics uses applied mathematical concepts in the field of finance. Whereas an economist may attempt to understand the reasons that a stock is at a given price, in mathematical finances one is more interested in calculating values based on a given price. The basic work involves valuing derivatives as well as risk and portfolio management. This is a fascinating field that while technically challenging is very mentally stimulating. The recent financial crisis has cast doubts on the credibility of the derivatives pricing. It is certain that mathematics was never the problem that lead to the market disaster, rather it was a result of ...

Physical therapy is a challenging and demanding career. Working in conjunction with other health care professionals, the role of the physical therapist is indispensible to improving the quality of life of a patient who is otherwise incapacitated in some respect. The corpus of knowledge that must be attained is quite large and covers the entire range of human physiology, and consequently further specialization exists to learn an heal more specific ailments that afflict the patients.

My interest in Physical therapy became evident during my academic work towards the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. Following my degree, I ...

Personal Statement: Saudi Board Program

I was born in Nejran, Saudi Arabia. I am 27 years old, male, and married. Although my first language is Arabic, I speak English fluently and read and write it proficiently. I have a Diploma in Hospital Management from the British Academic Centre for Training, and a Bachelor Degree in Medicine (MBBS) from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen. I also passed the Saudi Medical Selection Examination in 2012.
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that has always interested me the most, from the time I first began my medical studies. I ...

My country has recently become independent and despite its fast development and constant improvements, the country still lacks the fresh blood educated according to the Western democratic values that are still to be implemented in its legislation. To gradually substitute the Soviet past with the democratic present, our youth needs to study in the countries that are the cradles of the democracy.
For this reason, four years ago I took the Foundation course at HEFP, holding the conditional offer from the University of Warwick to study business law. Due to personal circumstances I was forced to continue my ...

Statistics is the study of the organization and presentation of data. Through systemization and rigorous application of scientific method, data can be presented in such a way as to reveal many esoteric facts that would have otherwise gone unnoticed without the utilization of various statistical methodologies. Statistics is a branch of mathematics that is universally applicable. It is used in fields as diverse as political science and biology. Using statistical methods, we are able to predict outcomes of various events including things such as: the progression of human disease, the performance of financial markets, or a local election.
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Personal Development Plan

Undeniably, this tool is an indispensable tool that has enabled me to pursue excellence in my business management career. Whereas my reason in pursuing a career in business management is broad, the overarching reason is my interest in the vast and challenging aspects associated with managing an international company, and the desire to satisfy my enduring interest of having my own office in a prestigious company (Zenger, & Folkman, 2009). Sharpening my skills in Human Resource Management forms a part of my short-term ambitions. It is with this desire that I am compelled to provide an account of all activities and processes ...