Personal Statement the Future Presents

Personal Statement

The future presents possibilities that can only be fully utilized if an individual has the correct combination of training, skill, and attitudes. Presently, I have the correct attitudes for future success. I am dedicated, purpose driven and I possesses an indomitable spirit. There have been many challenging situations in my life. Through all of them, I have successfully risen to the challenge to be able to go beyond present limitations and press for personal change. I therefore believe that to complete the elements of success I still need the right training and skills. Florida International University provides the appropriate environment for the development of those critical components. The quality of educational training and the environment combine to produce an exceptional experience. I am passionate about sharing in that dynamic and unique experience.

The course of study I am interested in is the Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. At present, I am an undergraduate student at FIU. My experience at FIU has confirmed my belief that this is an innovative, learning centered environment, thus I would like to continue my graduate work here. Occupational Therapy is a field with great potential for growth and diverse opportunities. The nature of the modern workplace demands that greater attention be paid to the health and wellness of employees. The program at FIU provides an avenue my accelerated progress in this direction.

My professor at Miami Dade College, where I earned an Associate of Arts degree in psychology, awakened my interest in FIU. In the Introduction to Psychology class, the professor was able not only to stir a keen interest in the rudiments of psychology but also to provide much need direction on future trends and useful activities. Throughout my academic life, I have maintained a distinct belief that an open mind allows the individual to develop beyond their imagined capacity or beliefs about themselves. Thus when my professor recommended FIU to me I responded without hesitancy and effortlessly sought the opportunity to attend this facility.

One of the elements of FIU that is very attractive to me is the research focus. The exploration of phenomena is a desire that has been stirred in my heart. There a so many different problems and challenges in the occupational therapy arena that research is obligatory. I believe that I have the right academic foundation to be successful at research projects. I am a member of the psy chi honor society starting from January 2010. I graduated with a GPA of 3.52 from the Miami Dade College, and in my present Bachelor of Psychology program, my GPA is 3.4. Consequently, I am of the view that my performance academically is meritorious and provides me with the adequate basis to engage in research work.

Giving back to society is a pillar upon which I have built my life and is a core value I espouse. When you are a beneficiary of the largess of others, it is an imperative that you allow other persons to profit from your good fortune. Accordingly, I engage in volunteer work wherever I can. I have volunteered for programs such as the Psychosocial Developmental Interventions. This program focuses on adolescents who are identified as at risk or who have manifested certain types of problems. Working with adolescents is taxing and simultaneously deeply gratifying. To expand my experiential knowledge I also worked with therapy centers as the Galloway home and the ABC therapy center. I volunteered at these centers for two 6-month periods. At the Leon Medical center, I worked directly with patients from 2005 to 2007.