STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Write an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing this specific master’s degree and why you are a strong candidate for the program. Your response should be three pages, typed, and double-spaced. Please address the following questions in your response: there are 2 questions please scroll down
1. What are the specific academics and professional qualities you possess that could help you excel within this program?
Answer:
Academic background:
Bachelors: in Diplomacy
MA: in International relations- degree obtained in Switzerland from American institution
Professional Background: use things that are most relevant and pertain analyze and expand
International think-tank
Research intern
• Monitoring and writing briefs on ongoing political conflicts in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Assisting in building datasets for quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis.
• Drafting monthly security updates on Latin American countries.
• intelligence briefings
United States State Department, Embassy in Colombia
DEA officer
• Drafted reports for the South American Security Initiative a multimillion-dollar effort by the U.S. Department of State to combat the effects of organized crime and strengthen the rule of law in south America.
• Wrote and translated memos and briefings for the ambassador, aimed to protect U.S. interests and its citizens in Colombia.
U.S. Senate in DC
Constituent intern
• Developed letters, solicitation requests, citations, and congratulatory letters on behalf of the senator.
• Advised on public policy issues, coordinated constituent communications, and managed events and press conferences.
The Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations
Intern
• Managed logistics for the U.N. Security Council, the General Assembly, Trusteeship Council, and the Economic and Social Council, aided permanent staff members and visiting delegates; attended conferences, meetings, and special events.
• Translated documents from Spanish to English
• Compiled research on various issues concerning the security council.
Non profit organization
Case manager
• -Managed 30 clients monthly, developed treatment plans, providing counseling, managing personal expenses, and conducting home visits for a community health center serving underserved populations.
• Removed barriers to accessing mental and medical health care services by linking clients to internal and external resources.
Education company
ESL Teacher intl students
• Instruct remote groups of up to 10 students and deliver one-on-one instruction during 45-minute lessons.
• Improve the English language skills of students by assessing proficiency and drafting feedback following each lesson.
• Grade writing assignments and oral placement tests.
• Develop student-centered learning strategies.
Consulate General of Colombia
Research & Data Analysis intern
• Distributed, analyzed, and prepared reports on surveys issued to Colombian nationals regarding population health issues for an official branch of the Colombian government operating in the U.S and other countries.
Bottega Veneta- Luxury retail store
Training specialist and Manager
• Oversee store operations, including 20 employees
• Achieved a 100% hire rate for 15 new employees by effectively training them during a probationary period.
• Increase customer loyalty and sales by ensuring a high-quality shopping experience for each patron.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns in-person and via telephone.
• Ensure employee compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Developed a training program for onboarding new employees.
2. What goals do you hope to achieve if you are accepted into this program?
Answer:
Work in the intelligence community to help protect my country and community. Motivation- 9/11, stop domestic terrorism, and overall security threats- making a difference for my country
Explain goals to be achieved- work for dept of defense or CIA as intelligence analyst.
Give 3 specific reasons for working intelligence.
How will this program give me the tools to succeed-explain the tools/courses that are specific or special in this program to succeed in the field.
Use my previous experience and new academic training to transition to the sector
