I believe that I am grounded and possess realistic perspective of my capabilities and limitations. Enemies may call me opinionated, friends may call me ambitious, but I believe that I am driven by a strong need to make a change in the world -- the world definitely needs this change -- and by the realization that international politics is the route to go. It is for this reason that I am signing up for this course. Regarding my external capacities, I do not have that much to offer. I have worked hard in school, can demonstrate significant accomplishments, and am proud of my GPA. I will only be content, however, if I feel that I am working towards meaningful goal, and meaningful goals for me represent changing lives, minds, and circumstances and using all that I have to absorb it in this struggle. It is a lofty, exalted goal and I believe that one should reach for inspirational goals...

It is not as though I am wealthy. I am poor, but I believe that life can be better served if one uses it to serve others towards meaningful ends.
Nothing seems to me more important than fighting to level out injustice in the world. Without that, the world itself is anarchy, and none will be safe. Frederick Douglass is one of my heroes. It is he who noted that:

Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe (Finest Quotes.com).

It is for this reason that I am intent on studying international politics. It is my hope that my education will help me achieve my objectives.