As a cosmopolitan young woman from Italy, at just twenty-three, I am making decisions that will shape my future. I have chosen to apply to your esteemed Chinese Studies program at the University of XXXX because my passion lies in Chinese language, culture, and society.

My background has prepared me for success in Anthropology, as I am a committed student of both Science and the Humanities. Raised in California by Filipino and Japanese parents, my close friends see me as a world traveler. I've visited the UK and the Philippines multiple times due to family ties there. I've also spent significant time in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.