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AS REQUESTED BY MY DEAR FRIEND, NELSON REMO...HERE GOES MY PERSONAL STATEMENT.....I'M KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED...SO HELP ME GOD...

It is a well known fact that power attracts, and like many others, I have been enchanted by the power of the written and spoken word. I strongly believe that the media is the most powerful entity on earth and that without education, you're not going anywhere. These fascinations have created a deep interest in media and Journalism provides the perfect outlet to develop my skills.               The reason why I am applying for the 2011 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on New Media and Politics is that it is a constructive program that will help me in realizing my aspirations of becoming a journalist and a public relations practitioner in the near future. I am particularly attracted by the institute’s powerful pedagogical resource, vibrant intellectual atmosphere and a comprehensive agenda.                It is my conviction that, in the United States, advanced educational theories, technologies and information will facilitate me immensely in the achievement of remarkable academic progress, fulfilling my aspiration to become an accomplished professional in the field of Communication. This will not only bring my dreams into reality but also make my life more meaningful and rewarding. Considering that I do not come from an affluent family, this is truly an opportunity as it could be my one and only chance of going to the United States. See, I have never been able to go outside of my home country due to my family’s financial instability but I believe that my financial incapacity will not be a hindrance in achieving my aspirations. In fact, I am thankful for the efforts of my parents who are strong believers of education for having supported my studies, no matter how burdensome.   I have heard enough about the media industry to realize that experience is everything, and as editor-in-chief of our student paper, I gain regular experience of journalistic writing and meeting deadlines. That is one of the reasons why I love to write, the challenge of putting over a complex thought or concept to a large audience of people and convey it in such a way that everybody will understand. I have also developed many skills such as interview techniques and being able to see things from another perspective. I will be more than willing to share my significant experiences with other people and at the same time learn from their own experiences as well. Journalism has a myriad of undiscovered dimensions. Having an opinionated disposition, this is solely the result of my avid interest in commentating on socio-political occurrences in the country. Being a student leader myself, it acts as a concrete platform to provide the necessary tools for legitimizing self-expression and simultaneously help me attempt to bring out the hidden details of various everyday incidents to the scrutiny of the public eye. I consider it as an encouraging solidification of the tattered union which joins me to the masses through written communication. I am proud to state that my juvenile attempts have been recognized by the schooling bodies to which I am grateful for bestowing me with awards in Journalism and student leadership since I was in high school up until now. The United States has maintained its prime position of being the core of academic excellence and securing a respectable degree from its prestigious institutions will plunge me downright into viable competition. Working amidst people with untainted calibre and becoming familiar with a culture splendidly rich in terms of diversity, heritage, and customs will be added as another enjoyable experience to the diary of my life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of being a part of this program.