Grace Ogunwale: Personal Statement In Nigeria

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Grace Ogunwale Personal Statement Growing up in a developing African country Nigeria, the lives and welfare of people seemed secondary to things that could not compare. The sight of young children hawking in the middle of busy, dusty roads and constant news of mob justice, people doused in petrol with rings of tires around them and set ablaze for petty crimes no longer stirred up an emotion. In a country where there is a noticeable divide between the rich and poor, I often saw and witnessed injustices inflicted upon the underprivileged who had no means to challenge them. Even though there are laws in place, they exist more as a mirage. It became a common sight to see my parents gather with friends, reminiscing on the few good years, …show more content…

I was at school when an announcement was made on the assembly ground that a fellow schoolmate had been kidnapped on her way home the day before. It was quite common for children to be kidnapped and used for money rituals. We were once again given a list of instructions on how to stay safe and what to watch for, particularly when we took public transportation home after school as that was how most kidnappings occurred. My schoolmate was never found and a few weeks later, everyone seemed to forget about it. I was amazed at how almost normal occurrences like this had become and how useless laws or authorities were. I was very frustrated to see how very little people could do to challenge their status quo and like many of my friends, I too was engulfed in a feeling of hopelessness and …show more content…

My life experiences have helped me appreciate the value of this goal, and I am excited to live this out. My education and career are leading towards my plans. I have always dreamed of a way to marry my passion with my business acumen. I am an experienced business analyst. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management. The combination of these has afforded me opportunities to work with fortune 500 companies including First Data Corporation (FDC) and The Home Depot Cooperate (THD). Within these corporations, I have honed my skills in project management, analytics and leadership. Since the beginning of my career, my goal has been to develop my skill and grow my business acumen. I am now ready to begin the challenge of Law School. I know the difference I could make with a Juris Doctor. My goal is to pursue a career in International/Corporate Law. I feel that my successful work and leadership experience will allow me to bring about the most change. Since the nature of business and law is ever evolving, I am confident that this field will remain challenging. I especially want to attend the University of Georgia. University of Georgia has an exceptional faculty, distinguished for its scholarship, commitment to teaching, innovation and an environment that fosters the development of the student/faculty relationship. My Future is important to me;

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