Temple University Personal Statement

I am applying to Temple University three years after dropping out of college. The past few years have been a valuable learning experience and I don’t necessarily regret putting my schooling on hold, but time away from the institution of higher learning has profoundly deepened my appreciation for what a college degree is truly worth and the potential it can unlock. In this day and age, receiving an adequate education isn’t just a fortuity gifted, rather virtually a necessity for anyone who aspires to improve their station in life and visions to leave an indelible mark on society. I look to do both, which is why I am seeking admission to Temple. I left college because, quite candidly, I didn’t want to be there, nor was I especially ready. A …show more content…
As a matter of fact, my family tree is filled with educators; teaching may even be a genetic inclination. Moreover, I thoroughly enjoyed instructing both kids and adults in the limited capacities I have, such as coaching athletics and tutoring. The confluence of my experiences abroad and personal proclivity toward teaching has bolstered my resolve to become a teacher but also made me understand that eschewing my own education was hampering my own development. I couldn’t begin to help anyone until I completed my own …show more content…
It doesn’t focus on the quantitative effort of the player so whether he or she tallied a copious amount of stats or contributed very little in measurable individual data isn’t taken into account. BPM only assigns a plus or minus rating. If the team was winning while the player was active then he or she would get a positive, if they were losing a negative rating is given; I’m pretty keen on this stat. Imperfect albeit, BPM ventures to gauge a player’s qualitative, holistic input to a team effort and though it may be a bit cliché or contrived to use sports as a metaphor for life I believe BPM is suitable for just that. As individuals, we should aim to be net