Draft of Personal Statement
My intended major is Sociology. My interest in Sociology developed when I took a course in Crime and Deviance and Introduction to Sociology during my junior year at Berkeley and Contra Costa City College. The fact that Sociology is applicable to everyday life from seemingly trivial to the utmost important issues is what fascinated me. I find I am able to use the information I have learned in Sociology in my day to day life and to better understand how individuals and groups in society behave and adapt to societies in which they live.
My fascination led me to take more courses e.g. Critical Thinking in Sociology, Sociology of Contemporary Women, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. I learned about social norms, race, stratification, social bias and inequality against woman and the political influences which impact how groups and individuals in society interact with one another. Sociology refined my academic goal and future aspirations as I want to …show more content…
Upon completing my undergraduate education, I look forward to obtaining advanced degrees in sociology, writing books, and lecturing. My ultimate goal is to continue to influence change in my community, as it is research done by Sociologist that informs trends in crime, poverty, education, and culture to government policy and lawmakers
When I was young, one of my favorite cartoons growing up was the underdog. Underdogs proclaim “Have no need to fear, Underdog is here!” resonated in my mind. Underdog was a champion of social ills, which saved people who were the underdogs of society. Underdog made me understand, helping others made the world a safer place in which to live. I adopted underdog’s slogan early in my life. I have always had this innate and overpowering desire to help others overcome their
My intended major is Sociology. My interest in Sociology developed when I took a course in Crime and Deviance and Introduction to Sociology during my junior year at Berkeley and Contra Costa City College. The fact that Sociology is applicable to everyday life from seemingly trivial to the utmost important issues is what fascinated me. I find I am able to use the information I have learned in Sociology in my day to day life and to better understand how individuals and groups in society behave and adapt to societies in which they live.
My fascination led me to take more courses e.g. Critical Thinking in Sociology, Sociology of Contemporary Women, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. I learned about social norms, race, stratification, social bias and inequality against woman and the political influences which impact how groups and individuals in society interact with one another. Sociology refined my academic goal and future aspirations as I want to …show more content…
Upon completing my undergraduate education, I look forward to obtaining advanced degrees in sociology, writing books, and lecturing. My ultimate goal is to continue to influence change in my community, as it is research done by Sociologist that informs trends in crime, poverty, education, and culture to government policy and lawmakers
When I was young, one of my favorite cartoons growing up was the underdog. Underdogs proclaim “Have no need to fear, Underdog is here!” resonated in my mind. Underdog was a champion of social ills, which saved people who were the underdogs of society. Underdog made me understand, helping others made the world a safer place in which to live. I adopted underdog’s slogan early in my life. I have always had this innate and overpowering desire to help others overcome their