Personal Statement for University

About me:

-My father is the only financial provider and he was apart of Oromo Protests in Ethiopia and he can only work taxi because he can’t afford to go to college or even receive his degree from Ethiopia because of protests

-my mother takes care of my younger sister who suffers from Lupus

-I have had gaps or bad grades because of working to pay bills

-I seen the value in education because its a step to changing my families life around

-I feel I will bring a different background to the university. Im diverse and willing to contribute to outreach programs that will help minorities realize the importance of higher education.

-I have attended college and when I did, I got amazing grades

Describe how personal, professional or educational experiences have shaped your academic, career and/or personal goals. How will UW Tacoma help you attain these goals?

Tips for success

• Tell us who you are.
  We encourage you to share those aspects of your life that are not apparent from your transcripts. Be concise, but tell the whole story even if you need a little more space. All of the information you provide in your application and statement will remain confidential.
• Be specific.
  Personal Statements too often include sentences such as “I’ve always wanted to be a Husky” or “My whole family attended the UW.” Though this may be important to you personally, such statements are not particularly valuable to the Admissions staff. Why? Because they don’t tell us anything distinctive about your experiences and ultimate goals.
• You are a college student.
  Your Personal Statement should reflect the experience and maturity of someone who has already attended college. It should reflect your understanding of the components of an undergraduate education, such as general education and the major. We want to read how your academic and personal experience to date fits into your academic, career and personal goals and how UW Tacoma can help you attain these goals.