statement of porpose

Growing up in the Middle East, I longed to have a life where I could not only attain personal and professional success, but also be able to positively contribute to society. It was also my goal to be in a position to help people, and have a positive impact.

Life is very short, and it was (and is) important to me to have a life which is important, one where I can play a role in helping others, and making society a better place. As I was going through my school years, I longed for a profession – a way of life – where I could make this dream become a reality. Yes, there are many professions where you can become successful personally and financially, but there are not many where you can combine your work with helping others. Fortunately, I found many years ago that teaching was a profession where I could achieve all of my dreams.

I came to this conclusion because I was very fortunate to have many teachers who were not only talented, but also were able to inspire me, and help me succeed in the classroom. Of course, there are many teachers who simply teach, and go through the motions, but, as I said, there are those in the teaching profession who genuinely care about their students, and help them become successful not only in the classroom, but in life, as well. I was lucky enough to have many such teachers when I was growing up, and it was their inspiration which made me want to follow in their footsteps, and join the important and noble profession. In essence, I had finally found my life’s course, and I dedicated my towards becoming a teacher who inspired and led her students, leading them to a path of success and fulfillment.

Once I made the decision to go into teaching, I worked almost single-mindedly to attain my goal. I worked very hard in school, and my diligence and sacrifice truly paid off. My academic success resulted in my being admitted to the University of Kuwait, where I undertook my undergraduate studies. I worked hard, and, again, was lucky enough to have many committed instructors. Like before, many of my teachers truly inspired me, lit a fire in me, and made me want to learn, and, more importantly, rise to my highest personal potential. Soon, I obtained a Bachelor Degree in Political Science, and this was a great personal achievement in my life.

I graduated earlier this year, and was well on my way toward my career goal. Still, always wanting to be the very best I could be, I made the important decision to come to the U.S. I had long known that America offers the highest levels of education and training, so I know that I had to come here and study towards a graduate degree. Having the best education is not a luxury, but a genuine necessity, and I took this philosophy to heart. After all, if you want to become the best, then you must work and train with the best. With this in mind, I began this exciting new chapter in my life.

You can imagine the many challenges which such a move brings. All of the sudden, I was in a new and different land. You can watch television and read about your destination, but it’s not until you finally arrive that you truly understand what a different society America is, especially when compared to a very structured and closed society, one where women do not have the opportunities which we tend to take for granted here. To say the least, the U.S. is literally light years from the Middle East, and it did take some time for me to acclimate to my new and different surroundings.

But, things have come together fairly quickly. I soon began to continue my studies, and I’ve been studying English at Drexel University in Philadelphia. These studies have helped me not only refine my English skills, but have also helped me in communicating on a daily basis. These studies have also allowed me to acclimate to the American educational system. All in all, this period of my life has been very exciting, and I am looking to great things to happen in the future.

As I stated earlier, my short-term goal is to teach, but I do expect more out of myself. Yes, I have a passion for teaching, but I feel that there is much more out there for me. In fact, I feel that I can go as far as my drive and ambition will take me. Again, I am very ambitious, and I see myself someday rising to even higher, loftier positions. In fact, I see myself someday rising to high office, and the dream of becoming Prime Minister of my country is in my sights. I want to be in a position not only to help others, but also be able to help mold and shape my society, and be at the heart of many important initiatives, such as improving the plight of women in the Middle East, a region where women, as you probably know, do not have the rights which we take for granted in this country. Women, in fact, are not encouraged to have professional careers. This is something which I want to change, and being in a high-level position would help me have a strong impact in this and other areas.

Of course, in order to succeed in any career endeavor, you must not only have drive and ambition, but you must also have the communication skills essential to success. No matter how hard you may work, if you do not have the key communication skills and tools, it does not matter. Communication is at the heart of success, and I must have the education and training I need in order to succeed, and this is why I am now applying for admission to your Masters in Communication Management program at the Annenberg School. I have done my homework, and I know that your school is one of the world’s best, and will provide me with kind of education and training I will need as I embark on my career. Communication is not only important to a teacher, but is also essential in any position which requires exceptional skills in reaching people, and getting across what you want.

My experiences in school, as well as in my life as a whole, have made me very ambitious – only the best education is right for me – so I have decided to pursue my graduate education at USC. Only a school as fine as the Annenberg School is right for me, as I know that your school will prepare me well for any life or career eventuality. I have done very well in school so far, have attained all of my academic goals, and I have also developed a ceaseless work ethic, one where I refuse to fail. My drive and work ethic has shown me that I can succeed in any school or any environment, and my background, and philosophy have shown me that I will again succeed in your school’s program.

Once I complete this graduate program, I will finally be ready to pursue my professional career in earnest. I will learn the best in communication skills, and will also learn and be able to personally develop and utilize new innovations in communication. The world is changing and evolving very quickly, and I know that I must be abreast of key innovations. These skills and tools which I will learn at USC will allow me to rise to my ultimate potential, and will also enable me to attain all of my professional ambitions.

I want o obtain the ability to communicate with each and every individual I work with, or come into contact with. I want to be able to establish and cultivate strong personal and professional relationships. It is through strong relationships that you can attain success, and achieve all of your goals. Relationships, I have learned, are the key to success in life, and I want to possess the kind of communication skills which allow me to develop winning, productive relationships.

I am eager to begin this graduate program, and I know that I will succeed. I also know that I will bring with me much which will add to the campus community. I know that USC is the nation’s most diverse university, one which has more foreign-born students than any other major U.S. university, and I will add to this tremendous and productive diversity. My personal background – from the Middle East –will add to the vibrancy of the campus and graduate program, and I am looing forward to working within an exciting and nurturing college and campus environment. I want to be at the heart of an exciting USC community, and help my fellow students also rise to their potential.  

I am confident that I would be an ideal fit in the Annenberg School, graduate, and then go on to a fine and productive career. As I said earlier, my immediate goal is to teach, inspire my students, and help them attain all of their dreams – just as many of my teachers helped me. I want to become the kind of teacher who literally makes a difference in the lives of her students, and helps them lay down the foundation for a bright future. I can think of no better a way to lead my life.

But, as I said earlier, I want to do more. It is my goal to someday rise to high political office, and be able to help my society make great leaps. I want to be a leader, and have a strong, lasting impact on my society, and play a role in women advancing in my country.

I know that this is a very lofty goal, but I also know that I have the drive, want, and ambition to succeed in anything I take on. At the USC Annenberg School, I will gain the kind of education which is essential to attain my dreams, and your school will prepare me well for what I know will be a long and prosperous life for me, one where I have a strong, positive impact on others, and on society as a whole.