There are no wrong choices, only experiences to be gained. The richness of my life experiences makes it difficult for me to single out an accomplishment that I value above all others. I have realized however, that the achievements I am most proud of are those that somehow contributed to the betterment of society. This realization helped to ultimately shape my decision to make a quantifiable difference in my community by integrating this sense of humanity into the career I plan to pursue.
Self-awareness can only be gained if we keep our eyes and mind open to diverse ideas and worldviews. One of the ways to gain self-awareness is through traveling, and exposure to different cultures. During my trips around the world, I have come across people and places with various traditions and cultural idiosyncrasies that I probably wouldn’t have understood or readily accepted were it not for my parents and the years I spent living in a multi-cultural neighborhood.
This sense of cultural diversity is now more important than ever. Developments in technology and economic trends show that we are now moving towards a highly globalized marketplace. If one is to be highly successful in the realm of business and entrepreneurship, he must take into consideration the different negotiating styles and business approaches and systems that vary across nations. It is no longer enough to reach the globally expansive market; a good businessman must be able to bridge global distances in terms of market development.
Someone once told me that perseverance is the hard work people do after they tire of the hard work they’ve already done. Looking back on my accomplishments, I realize that the ones I value most are those that I achieved by going that extra mile – by not stopping even after I’ve reached the finish line. I believe that people can only grow emotionally and intellectually if they push themselves out of their comfort zones. In my case, pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration is a scary and exhilarating venture. I am aware that an MBA will take a lot of work, and there are no certainties. Yet I feel that my pursuit of an MBA is essential if I am to grow as an individual, and to take me to the next stage in my life.
People say that rewards are directly proportional to the magnitude of the risk taken to reap them. The more we throw ourselves into unfamiliar terrains and unstable situations, the more likely we are to learn about ourselves and from there, make extraordinary changes in the world we live in. An MBA will provide the education and training I need to apply the theoretical concepts of finance, business, and economics as I go out into the world of business and strive to effect changes in the global market.
I thank you for your consideration.
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