Vanderbilt University Personal Statement

Of all the fondest memories I’ve acquired in my lifetime, one particular memory that proves itself to be especially notable was the very first time my delicate three-year old foot touched American soil. I recall clutching my mother’s warm, rugged hands between the gaps of my fingers, sensing her fearful excitement to be amongst the buildings that touched the sky and the air that is filled with the aroma of opportunity. We dreamt of many things, but never beyond our wildest ambitions, did we ever dream that I would be in a position to potentially guide other individuals trying to navigate this place we all call home.

One of my biggest childhood dreams came into fruition a short while ago when I was admitted into Vanderbilt University. The experience so far has been nothing short of spectacular. The core purpose of academia is to guide students to discovering new things about the world as well as themselves. One of the classes I took, Applied Human and Organizational Development, did just that. It opened my eyes to the systematic social injustices of the world through the discussion of Jackson and Hardiman’s social identity development, power, and privilege. As I continue to take classes that give me the necessary knowledge to catalyze …show more content…
What I do know is that I want to dedicate my life to providing a voice for the voiceless and giving back to the community that gave so much to me. The three pillars valued by the Welcoming Atlanta office are inherently aimed at the improvement of human life and discovering new solutions to the ever-pressing issues of oppression and inequality. Someday, I hope to find myself in a career with those same inherent qualities as well. Through this professional experience, I hope to master new skills that I could transfer to future non-profit or advocacy work and to gain insight into discovering a specific career goal that piques my