Paideia Personal Statement

The foundation of Paideia lies in the knowledge that “Life is interconnected and interdependent,” and therefore, so must one’s individual “education”. Studying abroad this summer, in Rome, Italy, will serve as my route towards the multicultural liberal arts education I have worked so hard to earn. And by having the opportunity to study abroad, I will not only gain marketability in terms of a well-rounded education and globalized perspective, but I will be able to enhance my skills towards my career passion by learning about international business and humanitarian aid in a global context. I will also have the opportunity to expand and enrich my understanding of Global Health through making connections between my classes I take while abroad. Lastly, I will have the opportunity to visit Rome,

At my previous institution, I was the Volunteer Management Intern in charge of, planning, coordinating, creating, and carrying out volunteer events, both on and off campus. Success of the volunteer events depended on successful marketing strategies and effective communication. And at a school where a large majority of the students were international, I found myself constantly learning from their cultural backgrounds, and applying my knowledge towards improving on my overall communication skills. Now, having the chance to study a summer in Italy, I can expand on my perspective even further, first-hand, in a way where I am not only learning about the culture through other’s experiences, but through my own, as well. I will be actively engaged within the culture, living, seeing, hearing, and breathing every sight and experience, improving my social skills in the long run, as well as furthering my multicultural approach towards real world professional life I intend to encounter in my