For example an award in a field might indicate a person's competence and knowledge but it can never really show how an experience has changed a person from within and how the person has evolved due to it. When I worked with indigenous people, I realized how it feels being a minority in a world that is otherwise dominated by mainstream cultures. Small ethnic minorities have a culture very deep and a heritage worth preserving but still their culture faces threat of extinction and they face numerous challenges as they try to hold on to their values and traditions. It helped me understand that humanity has one face but many colors and each color is worth preserving because that's what makes us human and without any of those colors, we may lose some of...

My vast experience and knowledge has not only made me competent in my knowledge but has also given me proven communication skills. I truly feel I can reach out to people with empathy and gain greater insight into their lifestyles, culture and beliefs. This kind of empathetic reach is very significant in the study of indigenous cultures and the possible paths of their development.
With my experience, education and training I feel quite confident in the fact that this is the right field for me and a Master's Degree in this area is what would give me the most personal and professional satisfaction.