HRM Human Resources Personal Statement
- Robert Edinger
- Apr 20, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 3

I started my college journey in 2015 and graduated in 2018 from John Cabot University, an American university based in Rome. While earning my BA in Political Science, I engaged in several study abroad programs, traveling to Australia to learn about Aboriginal society and their challenges, and to Japan, where I discovered Japanese customs and traditions. I have a strong passion for learning about languages, cultures, and the traditions of diverse and beautiful countries. In fact, I began studying abroad as early as high school at seventeen, spending a semester in North Carolina, USA.
Experiencing life abroad on different continents, acquiring new languages, and connecting with locals and fellow travelers has broadened my mind and kindled a passion for celebrating, respecting, and honoring diversity, enabling me to see the world from multiple perspectives.
My passion for volunteering took me to countries like India and Ecuador, where I learned about the pressing issues in the Developing World, including lifestyle, poverty, human rights, and NGOs. In Ecuador, I worked in food markets with children, teaching them English and encouraging positive behaviors to keep them safe and out of trouble. Last October, I co-founded a transport coordination company in Guayaquil with some classmates: “NBN Global Logistics.” Covid-19 had a profound effect on the city, Guayaquil, and I was eager to assist those impacted. I earnestly hope that pursuing a master's degree in international human resources at Westminster University, my preferred choice for graduate studies, will provide me with the advanced education necessary to contribute to such developments.
At first, I did not attend college with the intent to achieve top grades, as I encountered various youthful challenges. However, by my second year, my academic performance improved significantly, and I firmly believe that my final years as a student better demonstrate my potential to excel as a graduate student in your program.
John Cabot University has provided me with the tools to perceive the world from a more sophisticated international perspective. Beyond my classes, I gained valuable insights from my volunteer activities at JCU. Our professors encouraged us to think creatively, for which I am most grateful.
I aspire to understand the broader context of international commerce, law, multinationals, and the distribution of food and medicine during acute crises, as seen in the challenges faced by society in Ecuador today. I aim to leverage my knowledge and experiences from living abroad to learn how to build strong, unified international teams. I am confident that no other place could offer me as much insight into the history of global resource allocation trends and the recognition of human rights as I wish to study.
Thank you for considering my application to International Human Resources at ____.
HRM Human Resources Personal Statement of Purpose Edit






This statement offers a vivid, engaging, and deeply human portrait of someone whose worldview has been shaped by genuine curiosity, global experience, and a heartfelt commitment to service. What makes it especially compelling is the way your academic path, international exposure, and volunteer work all reinforce one another, creating a coherent narrative of someone who is not only well‑traveled but profoundly transformed by those travels.
Your undergraduate years at John Cabot University already set you apart. Studying Political Science at an American university in Rome—and then expanding that education through programs in Australia and Japan—demonstrates intellectual courage and a willingness to immerse yourself in unfamiliar cultures. The fact that your global journey began at seventeen, during a semester in North…