University and personal development

¶ … university community" is about people. One of the greatest strengths of the University of XXX is in the people that make up its university community. The university community is made of students, faculty and staff that come from a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. It is this diversity that gives XXX a truly multicultural environment that fosters excellence in intellectual and creative thought. As such, XXX' solid academic reputation and reputation for social involvement rests solidly on the strength of its university community.

It is the responsibility of every member of this university community to foster the continuation of this inclusive environment. Each member of the community must actively work together to maintain an environment of respect and inclusiveness. I feel that I can make a solid and effective contribution to ensuring the continuing health of the university community at XXX.

My experience and background are uniquely suited to contributing to the university community at XXX. With ten years of experience as a paralegal, I have had the privilege to meet and work closely with a wide range of individuals. These clients came from varying socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds. In each case, I was honored to help them. My Paralegal Associates of Art Degree helped me to provide invaluable paralegal advice that often made a profound difference in the lives of many clients. This experience taught me the value of working together in a diverse community, and the importance of using my unique talents to impact the lives of others.

This experience can provide a useful stepping stone for my contributions to the university community. The skills I learned in my ten years as a paralegal can be actively parlayed into helping to maintain the atmosphere of respect that is found in the university community at XXX.

I have recently completed a general education class, and am ready to embark on a B.A. degree in Sociology. I am excited to have the potential to continue my education at XXX. My interest in sociology is an indication of my interest in how people interact, and how we can learn from each other, and help each other to grow as individuals.

Studying in the diverse environment of the XXX will help me to continue to learn and grow. My previous experience has given me an understanding of the tremendous value of learning from others of different backgrounds and points-of-view. The university community at XXX will give me an opportunity to continue my intellectual and personal growth in an environment that is truly inclusive and supportive.

The university community at XXX is a group of diverse people united by a common thirst for knowledge. In an environment of open communication and freedom of expression, the university community at XXX provides a tremendous opportunity to learn in an environment of academic freedom. This environment will provide an invaluable opportunity for me to exercise my intellectual curiosity in an environment that is supportive.