Admission Essay ( University of Minnesota)
Short Answer (optional) The University values diversity, broadly defined, to include diversity of experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and talents. Enrolling a diverse community of scholars interested in learning with and from each other fosters discussion and discovery inside and outside of the classroom. Share briefly how you might contribute to, or benefit from, our community of scholars. (This field has a limit of 1,000 characters [approximately 150 words]. Any characters exceeding this limit will not save and will not be received by the Office of Admissions.)
(This is SAMPLE ESSAY)
As a person of color attending only Predominately White institutions all of my education, I learn to search for belonging in those that seek to provide it. Along the journey where there was no such thing I had to create it and become the person that made others feel included and comfortable knowing what it felt like to be uncomfortable. Because of this I gained the empathy to change atmospheres for the better everywhere I went. I appreciate the University of Minnesota’s dedication to diversity, because representation is key especially in schools because you want every student to believe in what you are teaching them really does apply to them. I believe all of this is responsible forthe interests in Communication Studies and ASL because it is breaking barriers and giving a voice to those often muted.
(Notes to help crafting essay)
1. Asian (3rd generation Korean American) descent
2. Passionate and plays Ice hockey. U of MN offers Men’s Ice hockey
3. Passionate to learn and study Sports Management and Sports Journalism to one day work in the Sports field like ESPN or Sports Marketing that is predominately white industry.
4. One day to spread the asian diversity to change the world of ice hockey and sports industry field for younger generations.
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