“Tell me about yourself?” Every time I hear this whether it be in an interview for a scholarship or an award I immediately freeze. I don’t even know myself yet and you want me to tell you? I still haven’t figured out what a proper and an adequate response is, but this is what I’ve thought of. I’ve been interested in politics since a young age where I would wake up early in the morning to watch the news. I’ve since evolved from being an 11-year-old trying to figure out governmental processes to having a grasp of what’s happening. I’ve been on the left, a centrist and even on the right. Just like politics which is always changing I’ve been experiencing it first hand. From the beginning of high school to when I played water polo were years where
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The main factor was money and affordability. I wanted to obtain the least amount of debt possible and CSULA was the cheapest school for me. When I first told my parents they weren’t pleased with my decision, I had gained entry into other schools and in my area and high school, CSULA has an awful reputation. I live close which is a positive, but I would have loved to live on campus far away. Living close also has its positives where I could go to campus in 10 minutes or could just go to the library to read up on a certain subject. I’m here because I want to learn more about politics, history and government. The Honors College gives me the opportunity to be with students who would challenge me academically while broadening my horizons to others view points and beliefs even if I don’t agree with them. Ultimately, getting my degree is my most important goal while learning and making lifelong …show more content…
I’m interested in either becoming a high school history/government teacher or attending law school and possibly working for government agencies such as the CIA or FBI. Along with that I’m interested in becoming involved in government, first at the local level than at the federal level. College is going to open doors that might benefit me in the future, whether it be for jobs or internships. Choosing CSULA wasn’t a simple choice and it took me days to submit my deposit, but I’m glad I chose
The main factor was money and affordability. I wanted to obtain the least amount of debt possible and CSULA was the cheapest school for me. When I first told my parents they weren’t pleased with my decision, I had gained entry into other schools and in my area and high school, CSULA has an awful reputation. I live close which is a positive, but I would have loved to live on campus far away. Living close also has its positives where I could go to campus in 10 minutes or could just go to the library to read up on a certain subject. I’m here because I want to learn more about politics, history and government. The Honors College gives me the opportunity to be with students who would challenge me academically while broadening my horizons to others view points and beliefs even if I don’t agree with them. Ultimately, getting my degree is my most important goal while learning and making lifelong …show more content…
I’m interested in either becoming a high school history/government teacher or attending law school and possibly working for government agencies such as the CIA or FBI. Along with that I’m interested in becoming involved in government, first at the local level than at the federal level. College is going to open doors that might benefit me in the future, whether it be for jobs or internships. Choosing CSULA wasn’t a simple choice and it took me days to submit my deposit, but I’m glad I chose