Personal Statement I Am Already a Student

Personal Statement

I am already a student at California State University San Bernardino, and I plan to begin my masters program in September at CSUSB. I would like to obtain my masters degree in Public Administration for a number of compelling reasons. First, I wish to be a Public Administration major because it is relevant and even vital to my career goals. Ultimately, I would like to have a career as a director in the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and I know Public Administration is a degree that will serve me well in this goal. I realize this is a demanding goal for my future, and I want to make sure my education prepares me for the challenges ahead.

I would like to work for INS for many reasons. First and most importantly, I feel many of the current INS programs are outmoded and cumbersome, and difficult for many new residents of the United States to comprehend and utilize. I would like to create a more modern and efficient operation that is more people oriented, while making sure that the goals of the department continue to support both those who wise to become United States citizens, and the safety of our citizens. I think a masters degree in Public Administration will serve me well in these aspirations, because it will prepare me for a career in public service, and open up new understanding of just what being a director in the public service sector involves.

Another compelling reason for me to continue my education at CSUSB is my family background. I am happy to admit that I am the first of my family to attend college. Because of this, I want to ensure my future is successful and my education is complete. This is quite important to me, because in the future I want to support my own family in completing their educational goals, so that this trend in my family continues. I am proud to have attained my bachelors degree in (ADD YOUR DEGREE), and I feel that continuing in a masters program will enhance my career opportunities, and help ensure my success in my chosen field of work. I have always been interested in the immigration and naturalization field, and I feel that because my family immigrated to this country, I have a special and unique understanding of the issues that constantly face immigrants to the United States. I know the hardships and prejudice many immigrants face, and I think this will help me be more compassionate and considerate in my eventual role as a director. I feel that it takes a special person to understand the needs of the people while fulfilling managerial responsibilities, and I believe I have the sympathetic nature to fill both roles equally well. I feel this perspective can only help me in my choice of careers by giving me a perspective that many others in public service might not enjoy or understand.