Brandeis Personal Statement

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I would be honored to attend Brandeis because of its academic environment, research opportunities, and fundamental values. Through the commitment to open, honest inquiry and social justice, Brandeis has created a community of intellectual students I would be proud to join.
Brandeis is unique in its encouragement of multi-disciplinary studies as well as multiple majors and minors. This program of study will allow me to blend my passion for history with an in-depth focus on the distinct areas in my original research which I plan to continue while pursuing a PhD.
The university’s dedication to the development of student research is inherent in the faculty’s reputation for mentoring undergraduates. Guidance from such scholars as Professor Kappelle,

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