GHP Personal Statement

Attending GHP would be a dream come true because I have desired the opportunity to participate in GHP since freshmen year when I learned what GHP is. It is an amazing program that could help me grow not only as a student but also a person. I believe that GHP will provide me with a unique experience which will further my preparedness for college. It will be my first time traveling for an elongated period of time without my family alongside me. Additionally, we are given more support from a teacher in high school than that given in college, so I will encounter the effort required to do well in college. I will face challenges because of this, but overcoming them will bring forth a great victory because I will come out as a more independent woman than I was before. Moreover, I will have a platform to express my true self, instead of living in the shadows of the expectations placed on me by my parents and my school. Although I do my best to never disappoint and maintain their expectations, I will have the ability of determining my own goals. GHP will also introduce me to new lasting friendships with students as dedicated and passionate about their future as I am.

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I am given the opportunity to share my knowledge and beliefs with others, but also acquire new knowledge and differing beliefs from others. I am an open-minded person therefore I would receptive to different beliefs and instead of shooting them down, I would assimilate the beliefs. Through this process, my current beliefs would modify my own beliefs. My personality type is that of a mediator according to Myers-Briggs test which I agree with because I am a great listener and try my hardest to peacefully resolve conflicts. I am also a kind and caring person who could provide wonderful friendships. But not only would I be a good friend, I would make great