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Wolverine Personal Statement

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I’ve known my whole life that The University of Michigan is where I belong. When my mom brought me to my first day of kindergarten, my response was “this isn’t Michigan.” At the time, I didn’t truly understand what being a wolverine meant. Just last year at San Diego State University, I found myself thinking once again, “this isn’t Michigan.” Then I realized that my past experiences lacked the spirited student body, heritage and long standing traditions that Michigan has fulfilled. Although the amount of reasons behind my drive to become a wolverine have certainly increased, there is no doubt In my mind that I knew exactly what I wanted from a very young age. I am applying to the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. I plan to major …show more content…

As I am now a sophomore in standing, I hope to build my understanding of economics through internships and career oriented opportunities. With Michigan’s resources such as Handshake, LSA Opportunity Hub and the backing of a strong alumni network, I look forward to immersing myself in the field of economics and creating and maintaining meaningful business relations. In addition, a goal I hope to pursue at Michigan is to study abroad in hopes of experiencing new cultures different from my own and furthering my knowledge of economics from different perspectives. I plan to become a global citizen through my collegiate years and beyond and I believe that through the elite economics department and many strong study abroad programs, I will thrive as an academically successful individual at Michigan. I believe there is no better fit for me than Michigan, as the university attracts some of the brightest, experienced, and talented educators in the world. My aspirations to earn a well-rounded and prestigious education with opportunities to challenge myself through extra curricular involvement, internship opportunities and studying abroad can be met in an excellent fashion at The University of Michigan. If granted admission, I want to make my mark and benefit from my successes and obstacles. As soon as I step on campus, I intend to immediately get

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