In 500 words or less, please provide a personal statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.
I served on active-duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. During this memorable period, I discovered an immeasurable amount of my inner abilities: strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and morals. Having spent years abroad in sixteen different countries on three continents, I maximized this unique opportunity to polish the intangible skills I brought with me into the Marine Corps. The core values of honor, courage, and commitment are the grassroots of great leaders. Whether in a combat zone, business environment, or a political venue-the skills I have learned make me a valuable asset to the diversity …show more content…
Assuming the leadership responsibilities within a group and being a reliable team member continues to be a role that suits me well. In the Marine Corps, I enhanced these personal attributes in ways that would apply both to everyday life and in teaching others. During my transition from military to academic culture, I sought to preserve these values and contagiously transfer world-renowned leadership traits to those seeking them. I applied a diverse, yet open-minded perspective to the academic setting to share my experience in a constructive manner. I look forward to continuing to bring the military values I 've learned in business and legislative venues. I aim to provide a role-model for my fellow disabled veterans departing military service and allowing them to also see the advantageous opportunity they have. Presently, I enjoy being a liaison for new veterans transitioning to an academic lifestyle. To facilitate this, I became acting president of the veterans ' club on campus. As a former work-study at the local Veterans Service Office (VSO), my knowledge, poise, and enthusiasm set a precedence for newly discharged veterans to establish personal and academic timelines.
Historically, disabled combat veterans returning home redefine American values. Now it 's our responsibility to leave our impression, we will continue to serve our country as modern day patriots with the goal …show more content…
Marine living by three core values is the essential foundation of this time-honored organization. Honor, courage, and commitment are values that continue to be an intrinsic part of my life. I believe my experiences in the military resonates with George Mason 's communal principles for promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity. Facilitated my desire for promoting compassion international relationships. As I continue this journey by expanding my knowledge, I researched degrees and organizations geared towards diplomatic conflict resolution through global governance. I continually find that my concern for humanity, along with my innate ability to communicate with people from a broad spectrum of backgrounds through the eclectic nature of my interests, makes me an ideal diplomat. After being involved with the Model UN at Diablo Valley College, I was reminded of the Confucian adage, "find a job that you love, you never have to work a day in your life." Model UN is a debate about simulated international relations and politics, where students represent people or countries and aim to pass resolutions and directives to solve socio-political
I served on active-duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. During this memorable period, I discovered an immeasurable amount of my inner abilities: strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and morals. Having spent years abroad in sixteen different countries on three continents, I maximized this unique opportunity to polish the intangible skills I brought with me into the Marine Corps. The core values of honor, courage, and commitment are the grassroots of great leaders. Whether in a combat zone, business environment, or a political venue-the skills I have learned make me a valuable asset to the diversity …show more content…
Assuming the leadership responsibilities within a group and being a reliable team member continues to be a role that suits me well. In the Marine Corps, I enhanced these personal attributes in ways that would apply both to everyday life and in teaching others. During my transition from military to academic culture, I sought to preserve these values and contagiously transfer world-renowned leadership traits to those seeking them. I applied a diverse, yet open-minded perspective to the academic setting to share my experience in a constructive manner. I look forward to continuing to bring the military values I 've learned in business and legislative venues. I aim to provide a role-model for my fellow disabled veterans departing military service and allowing them to also see the advantageous opportunity they have. Presently, I enjoy being a liaison for new veterans transitioning to an academic lifestyle. To facilitate this, I became acting president of the veterans ' club on campus. As a former work-study at the local Veterans Service Office (VSO), my knowledge, poise, and enthusiasm set a precedence for newly discharged veterans to establish personal and academic timelines.
Historically, disabled combat veterans returning home redefine American values. Now it 's our responsibility to leave our impression, we will continue to serve our country as modern day patriots with the goal …show more content…
Marine living by three core values is the essential foundation of this time-honored organization. Honor, courage, and commitment are values that continue to be an intrinsic part of my life. I believe my experiences in the military resonates with George Mason 's communal principles for promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity. Facilitated my desire for promoting compassion international relationships. As I continue this journey by expanding my knowledge, I researched degrees and organizations geared towards diplomatic conflict resolution through global governance. I continually find that my concern for humanity, along with my innate ability to communicate with people from a broad spectrum of backgrounds through the eclectic nature of my interests, makes me an ideal diplomat. After being involved with the Model UN at Diablo Valley College, I was reminded of the Confucian adage, "find a job that you love, you never have to work a day in your life." Model UN is a debate about simulated international relations and politics, where students represent people or countries and aim to pass resolutions and directives to solve socio-political