Wearing my Jansport polka dot backpack, Hollister shirt and flared blue jeans, I eagerly opened the door and walked into the classroom.
It was 2005, and it was the day of my first Spanish class. I sat in a blue chair and class began, an experience that can best be described as a, “baptism by fire”; the teacher, Señora Gunderson, only spoke Spanish the entire 50 minutes. It was a whirlwind experience, and I could only understand random fragments like “bien,” “azul,” and “hola,” and despite being overwhelmed, I was hooked. That day marked the first step down a path that would change my life.
Over four years of high school, my gusto for the Spanish language grew from merely an affection for grammar structure and vocabulary into a genuine interest …show more content…
I have insight into the public’s perception on many foreign policy issues, especially after the presidential election. I also understand how the media report international policies, which in turn can greatly influence the public’ opinion of policies. Along with my background, my commitment to service fits with School of International Service’s philosophy of service and innovation. Throughout college I interned with nonprofits, and have continued volunteering since graduation, and I would pursue and encourage that service ideal in my classes, my internships and with my …show more content…
The program’s focus on strategy to strengthen the United States’ diplomacy initiatives and is ideal for students like myself who want to develop knowledge on rebuilding diplomatic relationships and how poor diplomacy affects countries and its citizens. This in particular is a research topic that highly interests me; my experience in Argentina, which has poor relations with the United States and neighboring Chile, has given me insight into how it can affect an economy and population. I would enjoy diving deeper into this topic, and researching it retrospectively. SIS offers unique opportunities to study diplomacy and prepare myself for a career with the State
It was 2005, and it was the day of my first Spanish class. I sat in a blue chair and class began, an experience that can best be described as a, “baptism by fire”; the teacher, Señora Gunderson, only spoke Spanish the entire 50 minutes. It was a whirlwind experience, and I could only understand random fragments like “bien,” “azul,” and “hola,” and despite being overwhelmed, I was hooked. That day marked the first step down a path that would change my life.
Over four years of high school, my gusto for the Spanish language grew from merely an affection for grammar structure and vocabulary into a genuine interest …show more content…
I have insight into the public’s perception on many foreign policy issues, especially after the presidential election. I also understand how the media report international policies, which in turn can greatly influence the public’ opinion of policies. Along with my background, my commitment to service fits with School of International Service’s philosophy of service and innovation. Throughout college I interned with nonprofits, and have continued volunteering since graduation, and I would pursue and encourage that service ideal in my classes, my internships and with my …show more content…
The program’s focus on strategy to strengthen the United States’ diplomacy initiatives and is ideal for students like myself who want to develop knowledge on rebuilding diplomatic relationships and how poor diplomacy affects countries and its citizens. This in particular is a research topic that highly interests me; my experience in Argentina, which has poor relations with the United States and neighboring Chile, has given me insight into how it can affect an economy and population. I would enjoy diving deeper into this topic, and researching it retrospectively. SIS offers unique opportunities to study diplomacy and prepare myself for a career with the State