ISU Mission Statement Analysis

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“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”- Bob Marley. The quote above should be significant in the lives of all, but not all who live truly aspire to inspire greatness in others and in their self. There are few in the world that wish to make change and actively work towards that dream, yet I see myself as one of those few people. In our community and state there are plentiful minds that have amazing abilities, but I see myself to be the best candidate to be accepted at ISU. The key reasons for today's opinion involve a few main facts about myself: My accomplishments, my life experience, and my mission statement for my future.

High School has been one huge and awkward journey that I wasn’t prepared for as a wee little eighth grader and these last three years have taught me quite a bit about the world. Freshmen year I joined the Pocatello High School’s debate team, I was a horrible debater and did not accomplish anything at tournaments, but I never quit or gave up when I lost. I stuck with the program during my sophomore year and I climbed the
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I speak out for those who are afraid, defend the weak, and love those who are in need. I want to benefit the whole world, promote peace, and save the environment, but I cannot do that until I go to college. I have always wanted to attend ISU for their nursing programs and for political science: Nursing those who are hurt or defending the rights and being a politician are dreams of mine. There is a future that is in the reach for everyone and we cannot achieve it without sacrifices and goals. My application should be chosen over any other applicant because I am driven, determined, and well rounded in I want to achieve in the world. I am a voice for the future and I would admire the opportunity to start that future on the ISU

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