1-Discuss the reasons for your academic major and professional plans/goals. Be sure to include items such as previous/current work experience, internships, classroom/lab experience, etc., applicable to your future goals and plans
I aim to pursue a career in Finance. I am attracted by this field because Finance is neither completely art nor science but a mixture of both and I enjoy work where there is a scope for thinking and creativity. Moreover I have big passion about the finance. I love watching how money is flowing over the world and the way things affect international financial market. Also analyzing stock market and companies excites me. I know that process to become financial planner is really difficult. However, I know that I can take all the difficulties and will be the best. I am sure that I chose my first step as starting at Eastern Washington University is the best choice. My decision to apply for a master's degree of finance and investment stems from my strong ability for numerical analysis. My previous work experience has been working with business development in the field of hospitality. I have been a part of organizing products to create sustainability for the company. Currently I work as a Lead at Gonzaga University, I began working there more than a year but through leadership development and hard work I was quickly promoted to Supervisor position.
2- Report any significant school/community activities, involvement and awards. Be sure to highlight leadership roles, organizational memberships (including professional memberships) and involvement, and community service activities
I believe volunteerism is very important to one’s community. I have had the opportunity to volunteer with Spokane Neighborhood Action Pr...
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...ry without family has encouraged me to be independent and work hard to fulfill my dreams. Each time I call home to speak with my parents or learn of a milestone that my younger sister has accomplished such as her recent graduation from high school I am reminded of what I missed and sacrificed to complete my education. The sacrifices that I have made are not without reason. I have followed my passion and I believe that I would be a great candidate for the scholarship as I am a testament to hard work and perseverance. I am determined to better myself and to contribute to improving society as a whole. If I awarded this scholarship, I will continue committing myself to studying hard as a student. I am a future leader a role model for others and by receiving this scholarship to further continue my education I am able to make a difference in the world and in my community.
I know that through my hard work and dedication I can make my goals a reality. However, it may not be possible without these Scholarships. While my parents will help me in any way they can, I am hoping that my hard work and dedication to my studies pays off. I am a very self-driven individual who will accomplish any goal I set my mind on achieving. I am also aware of how without scholarships I may face a financial setback. I am hoping that through the help of scholarships I will be able to achieve all my goals in a timely
Besides volunteering at the city court and the hospital, I am exploring other avenues to help my fellow man. I started a school tradition that is sure to last: "Bowie Community Service Month." At work, I initiated and coordinated a community activity involving about 40 kids ages 5-10. But greater still, I have inspired. My little sister and her group of friends are now volunteering in the city. Project Wisdom has given me the confidence, by speaking directly to me, to venture into the community.
Within any community we must take an active role by volunteering. Volunteering can be anything, from ones time, money, food, or even clothes.
Kim, in the United States, grades are not the only factor in evaluating school applicants and job candidates. From Rhodes Scholar selections to college applications, excellence in other areas such as leadership, volunteer activities, sports and arts is equally important (p82-90). In American schools, students are encouraged to do volunteer work. So much so that many schools have guidelines for how much time students are expected to spend serving in the community. Children learn the value of giving from an early age. Volunteer activities is one way Americans feel a part of things and share the goal of serving and contributing to build their communities. From neighborhood watch programs to environmental issues, Americans do not wait for the government to initiate action: they take action to bring about the changes they desire. Therefore, Americans view volunteer work as a way to teach children and young adults values such as cooperation and teamwork, dedication and work ethics, equality and social justice, leadership, generosity and compassion for
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the year 2015, 62.6 million people volunteered for non-profit agencies throughout the United States ("Statistics," 2016). Although the number of people volunteering time in non-profit agencies seems impressive, in reality, and in accordance with the bureau’s statistics, volunteerism has been steadily declining for the past decade ("Statistics," 2016). Topping the list of reasons for the decline in volunteerism is the stunning fact that the United States, as a nation, allocates very few resources to the non-profit sector for the purposes of volunteer engagement (Baldwin, 2015).
To be honest, I had never volunteered before I moved to Irving, TX. Throughout my years in Irving schools, I learned that community service is giving back to the community without pay. I found it interesting, inspiring, and invigorating. All the years that I spent living in Irving I had the privilege to volunteer at Children’s Medical Center, Jack E. Singley Academy, and Gabe P. Allen Charter School. Gaining experience and learning new things helped me realize the importance of giving back to the communities.
Volunteering in your local community is great way to give back and set a positive example at the same time. Let’s take a look at some of the problems in our community that affect many people.
When volunteering you learn a lot about where you are living. Many people are in need that we don't realize. Everyone needs help in ways they others may not know about. In the article by Padraig MacNeela, he quoted a participant in volunteer work, “I do have very strong feelings about giving back to the community that you live in. Because I take from the community as well…giving something back as well as taking” (qtd.
Small acts of kindness that are done everyday by ordinary people who simply just care are motivating influencers for me when to volunteer. Witnessing and generosity and empathy for others are what inspire me to keep giving back. It’s also motivating for me to look back on the support and altruism of those who supported me during the obstacles I faced. Many of us have experienced challenges or moments that have shaped us into who we are today and the work we dedicate our lives to. That idea alone is what sustains me in the nonprofit sector and world of volunteerism.
Volunteering is the act of devoting one’s time and resources to help others. For some volunteering is a way to pass the time, while for others it is a major part of their lives. Either way, a person who volunteers has a will to improve the lives of others, and it has a positive impact on the surrounding community. Undoubtedly volunteering has many favorable results, but there are a few that stand apart and certainly make volunteering a rewarding experience. It provides resources to the disadvantaged, allows academic opportunities to the volunteer, and provides support systems to those who need it.
Throughout history, volunteering has evolved into a cultural connection; a common characteristic of humans on a local, national, and global level is the desire to help one another. Although this statement is not necessarily true for every individual, most people feel an urgency to assist friends, family members, coworkers, and/or strangers in need or in crisis. Why should we volunteer? Many people donate their time for varying reasons whether it’s fundraising for disaster relief or collecting, preparing, and serving food for a food bank (Moore). Maybe it’s the warm sensation in your heart after you play a game of chess with a bedridden cancer patient, or the contagious smiles shared between servers and recipients at a soup kitchen that attracts a person to volunteering; in any case, volunteers tend to find the imperfections in the world and work towards improving these flaws through acts of kindness, dedication, and selflessness (Benefits). Helping others without receiving anything in return aids community members, benefits your mind and soul, and, most importantly, “...brings fulfillment and fun to your life,” (Volunteering and Civics).
In the past four years of my life, volunteer work has left an indelible mark on my heart and mind. When I became a volunteer, I had a very vague notion of leadership. As my high school days come to an end, I am left with the feeling that I have finally come into my own shoes, discovering the things that are important to me and those that are not. I have found my personal leadership style, and I now pay attention to the leaders I come across each day. For this reason, volunteering has been both an enlightening and inspiring experience, for I am surrounded by peers, mentors, and the volunteer program director, all of whom are leaders with creative visions of their own.
Volunteering enables an individual to make a positive impact on his or her community, while empowering the individual to better his or her life. This summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer at many diverse locations. From the hospital to the local library, I truly value my experience and treasure everything it has thought me. Volunteering lets us experience and learn things that we otherwise would not have learned; volunteering opens doors for us that we may not have been able to open before. Volunteering provides us with guidance and tolerance which we may use in the future to aid us in our decisions. At first glance, volunteering may seem to only benefit those who are helped, but on a deeper level, one can realize that volunteering benefits the volunteer as much as, if not more than, those who are helped. Not only does volunteering make a difference in one’s community, but it also helps the volunteer become a smarter, happier, friendlier and more caring individual.
“Organizations and agencies that use volunteers are providing important services at low or no cost to those who need them. When a community is doing well as a whole, its individuals are better off, too.” This explains that when people in communities work well together, it can make a huge difference in people’s lives. People who volunteer are reminded that there is a whole world outside of them. “Both the people you are helping and your fellow volunteers can give you new insights. No matter what groups of people you’re working with, you’ll find that they have information and ways of looking at the world that can broaden your horizons.” Always think about other people and places outside of the community. Another benefit that comes with volunteering as a community is that people get to view how others live. “It’s eye-opening to realize that doing even small things can have a big impact on
John F. Kennedy, America’s thirty-fifth president once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (Kennedy). This quotation clearly embodies and supports individuals wanting to do public service for the benefit of their society. In my view, public service is a privilege; everyone should avail this privilege and make their community a better place. In a small way, I have been volunteering in various public service organizations as well as in my community for the past three years.