Why I Want To Pursue A Scholarship

1. Pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania would allow me the opportunity to work alongside professionals, involving me in important research of the socio-political concerns in the Middle East. The MLA program will provide me with an accommodating schedule to fulfill a degree that will integrate advanced Arabic language courses with political coursework on the Arab world. This, I believe, would be the ideal opportunity to further my passion for Arabic studies in the Ivy League. My recent experience studying Arabic on a David L. Boren Scholarship in Amman, Jordan, has allowed me to obtain an intense level of Arabic language proficiency, with experience integrating the language into both research and professional development. While living in Amman, I served as an English language instructor for both Syrian and Iraqi refugees. Through my encounters working in the refugee camps, ...I came to understand how the protracted crisis placed an economic burden on the Jordanian community. This concern allowed me to pursue solutions about ways to help alleviate the refugee crisis. I would be inspired to work alongside international …show more content…
A moral compass is a personal trait I developed through my early years of adolescence. It becomes the value which defines an individual and his contribution to society. Each and every person has their own definition of a moral compass. Their ability to act on it comes from experience and overcoming a personal challenge. My moral compass is defined by respect. I am a firm believer that recognizing one’s contributions, regardless of cultural or physical characteristics, is just one of the many components of mutual respect. Moreover, respect creates productive and engaging environments. However, this is not necessarily created in a three piece suit or by rational thought. For example, I developed a true understanding of respect from a personal experience that was carried out into my professional