We were forced to abandon our African home in Liberia in 2001 as a result of a brutal civil war. We were fortunate to arrive safely as a family in one of Staten Island’s worst neighborhoods. I have witnessed a great deal of poverty and misery and this has helped to prepare me for serving as a devoted and compassionate medical professional. As a teenager, I volunteered at a day care center, which served to fire a special love for children and a passionate interest in child dev

I am of Chinese ethnicity though born in Laos and raised in France. I moved to the US to study at XXXX University. I speak Chinese, French and English and am currently learning Spanish. My goal is to qualify as a pharmacist and, eventually to run my own pharmacy. I hold a bachelor degree in Finance and most of my working experience has been in computer sales and service though I currently work as a qualified Pharmacy Technician. My change of direction was prompted by signifi

I was raised in a poor community in rural Nepal in which health service provision was scarce and expensive. I resolved at an early age that I would be involved in providing this invaluable service. I have never wavered in this decision and all my studies, voluntary and professional work since have confirmed me in my vocation. I made the most of the educational opportunities open to me and was ultimately awarded the MBBS degree. During my studies, I was heavily involved in va

I was born and raised in India and now reside in the United Kingdom. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science and the Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Research awarded by the Indian Institute of Clinical Research. My original goal was to become a physician because of a wish to positively affect the world around me. I studied Life Science at undergraduate level with the intention of using this degree as a stepping stone to enable me to enter medical school. Howev

Despite the fact that I was a practicing physician in my native India, and have successfully completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health here in the United States, I want very much to return to school again because I have become convinced that becoming a Physician Assistant is what I most want to do professionally, for the balance of my career. I feel strongly that my medical training and background in public health make me a strong candidate for your program and that I will

I was born in Vietnam and left there as a refugee with my family at the age of three. We lived in a refugee camp in Thailand for over two years and moved to the United States when I was six years old. Medical care, food and clean water were fairly restricted in the camp. However we did have the services of a pharmacist. Though very young, I was aware that this person gave people things that made sick people healthy once again. To my childish mind, this appeared to be some kin

I am a young man from Saudi Arabia who has a natural affinity with the study of economics. I am concerned that the field of economics is not given sufficient weight or importance in the Saudi academic world and I would like to work to change this by teaching the subject in Saudi Arabia in the future. I hope to labor to give greater prominence to the study of economics in our systems of higher education. I also hope to start my own enterprise in the future dedicated to helping

I was small when my cousin died from a congenital aortic stenosis. Heartbroken, I came to relive the experience over many years later as I observed countless underprivileged cardiac patients in India who would soon die from lack of adequate medical care. I see the medical care giver as noble, which has inspired me to pursue a career as a PA. I have begun my studies as a paramedic, and look forward to having the opportunity to prove my study skills in a very rigorous program s

When I first dissected a frog in the ninth grade, I was thrilled to witness the unseen elements that sustained a living creature. I felt intrigued about how the various organs worked and contributed to the robust health of the organism. I was keen to find the answers to questions in my biology class and thrived especially on the study of anatomy with a great thirst for the first-hand examination of the vast array of organs, nerves, and other systems that drive life in even mo

No one values education more highly than those who have received little or none themselves. Such was the case with my parents, my father had attended school for only five years and my mother had never attended school and was unable to read and write. Thus, our parents were especially determined that their seven children would be able to take full advantage of whatever educational opportunities would present themselves. Despite our modest household budget, we had over 2,000 bo

I am black/Haitian, born in Haiti and raised in New York and Florida. I hold the degrees of B.A. (History) awarded by the UXX and Doctor of Jurisprudence awarded by XXXX University College of Law. My ultimate goal is to obtain a Ph.D. degree and to teach and practice law. A passion for history, especially as it relates to the relationship between blacks and whites in the United States, naturally fired an interest in the law as it was applied to legitimize slavery and, ultimat

I was born in New York and raised in Georgia. I am of Italian descent and speak English and Italian. I hold the Bachelor’s degree in Biology awarded by XXXX University in 2010. It is my goal to qualify and to work as a Physician’s Assistant and, in this way to make a meaningful contribution to society. Although brought up in a household with two physician parents, it was by no means a foregone conclusion that I should enter one of the healthcare professions. This environment

Perhaps the most important influence that has shaped the person I am today is my upbringing in a traditional family-oriented Bengali culture. My family has been an important source of support in all of the decisions I have made. I was taught the three basic tenets of ‘good words, good deeds, and good thoughts’ and these have always been my guiding principles in life. Not only do I try to do things for others, but I always push myself to be the best that I can be in all aspect

I am Chinese, raised in Beijing and now living in Boston. I anticipate the award of the B.S. degree in Leadership from XXXX University in July of this year. My goal is to complete the M.S. degree in Project Management and ultimately to return to China to set up my own business. I believe that participation in the program will enable me to achieve my goals. I am attracted to the program by the breadth of the curriculum and the significant exposure to ‘real-world’ projects whi

I am an Arab woman born and raised in Damascus, Syria now living in Amman, Jordan. I hold a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy awarded by the Arab International University, Syria in 2009. I speak Arabic and English and some French. During and since my graduation, I have become increasingly interested in research and have a strong desire to pursue a degree that is specifically related to this discipline. I want to learn as much about research techniques as possible and to acquire sk

I am a Nigerian, born and raised in Nigeria. I lived in Holland for 4 years as a child and have lived in the United States since 2006. I speak English and also some Dutch, French and Spanish at varying levels of competence. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration awarded by XXXX University in 2010. My long term goal in applying for the program is to return to Nigeria and to be an agent for positive change by applying and sharing the advanced knowledge and skills

I was born in Iran to a British military family and raised in England. I now live in XXXX, California. I hold a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Management from Tehran University, a Master’s degree in Health Administration and Policy awarded by the XXU and a Ph.D. in Health Administration and Policy awarded by XXU. I currently hold senior posts in health administration and as an Executive Health Administrator. I have long been interested in the legislative regulati

I am an Indian man who was born, raised and currently reside in India. I hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from XXXX University. My interest in pharmacy was fired as a young child. The father of a school friend was a pharmacist and he became aware of my interest in his work. He explained to me that his duties involved more than just dispensing medicine but also in providing important primary healthcare as his was often the first medical opinion that people sought. He told me

I am an Iranian woman who was born and raised in Iran. I anticipate the award of the M.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) from the University of XXXX (UK), July 2011. My professional aspirations require, however, that I also hold the MS Degree in Engineering. What happens when you cross a mechanical engineer and a material engineer? Well, you get me! With parents such as mine, who both love science and their work in engineering, it was, I suppose, not surprising that I loved scient

What happens when you cross a Ph.D. (Math) with an M.S. (Civil Engineering)? Well, you get me! With parents like mine I was raised, unsurprisingly, in an environment where numbers were as important as letters and where my games almost always involved numerical and logical challenges, which I loved. My parents were not only enthusiasts in their subjects but natural teachers and I was their very fortunate and eager student. Before I reached 6th grade, I had recognized the conn

I was raised in an impoverished home in the Philippines where education is highly valued but the funding for it is often lacking. I found a route out of my situation through a talent and passion for Mathematics that was recognized throughout my schooldays. The talent and passion was supplemented by the adoption of a thoroughly focused, committed and determined approach to my work throughout my academic career. My work was rewarded with school honors, a university scholarship,

It seems like yesterday when all my friends from the neighborhood gathered around to have a glimpse of my first Pentium machine. The arrival of my first “gaming machine,” eleven years ago, at the age of 11, was a watershed experience. Soon, my father would help me to realize how the computer is much more than just a gaming entity; how it is changing even some of the most fundamental ways in which we live. In addition to English, Hindi, and Kannada, I also share Tulu as a lang

I was born and raised in China and now live in Fresno, California. I am fluent in both Chinese and English and am an experienced teacher. The problems apparent in the Californian educational system are, to some extent common to all systems internationally. However, in the third world countries such as my own and India for instance, education is so highly valued culturally that such problems as the educational ‘drag’ imposed by disruptive students is virtually unknown. I see

I clearly remember the moment when I realized what my calling in life was: an unexpected medical emergency with my brother heightened my awareness of the importance of acquiring proper health treatment from trained and knowledgeable health professionals. It takes only an instant for someone's life to take a complete turn when faced with a medical health issue. When a person's health is threatened it not only affects the individual it affects those around them, especially thei