Statement Of Purpose: Florida State University

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Prompt: Florida State University is more than just a world-class academic institution preparing you for a future career. We are a caring community of well-rounded individuals who embrace leadership, learning, service, and global awareness. With this in mind, which of these characteristics appeal most to you, and why? No matter what life throws my way, I have learned that it can all change in the blink of an eye. From the moment we come into this world until the time that we leave, we are constantly absorbing information. The way we use this information is how learning is achieved. The knowledge one gains over the course of their lifetime lays the foundation for the decisions we make and ultimately, the life we lead. I look forward to continue my learning experiences at Florida State University.…show more content…
While the experience of the lesson itself is very important for growth, learning to adapt to the changes after can be another lesson entirely. The most drastic change in my life occurred about five years ago. My parents got a divorce which also resulted in a move that took my brother and I three hours from the only place we knew as home. Not only did I have to accept the fact that my parents were no longer going to be together, I was also now being forced to start from scratch in a very unfamiliar environment. I had to get used to a new city, a new school, new friends and a whole new life. However, I knew I had to change my whole perspective on the situation to try to make things better for my new life. I soon realized that change wasn’t such a bad thing after
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