Chinese Immigration Personal Statement

As a German American citizen with Hispanic heritage I have overcome many language and cultural barriers that have stood in my path. My move from Germany to the United States of America was difficult and taught me how to quickly assimilate languages. As a child I only understood German and learned Spanish and English at the same time. This is where I developed my love for languages and different cultures. I am fascinated with learning and experiencing different cultures, which is why I really want to have an internship abroad in China. I have always been intrigued by Chinese culture and always wondered why they do what they do, and now I can finally discover why. China is the ultimate test of my ability to learn a different language because of Mandarin’s stark contrast to western languages. My internship program will not …show more content…
I want to work in this field because I feel I need to help the human race coexist peacefully. Humanity has so much potential going into the future and I want to be a part of it. There are many extra components to the internship such as Mandarin lessons which will help my quest to learn the local language. The program also offers weekend trips to many different famous locations in China. Visiting those locations have been a lifelong dream of mine and I can’t wait to experience them in person. This internship will be life changing for me because I will finally have the possibility of realizing what my exact career will be once I finish graduate school. As a college student who is dependent on financial aid, the Gilman International scholarship would help me realize my personal goals and professional goals in the future. I am thankful for your consideration to the scholarship program and no matter the decision, I will strive to better myself and