I would appreciate any critique/suggestions for improvement etc. This is for a University in Germany that I am applying to. This is the essay topic:
"Why I have chosen to study the area of International Business as my future career."
Every single person on this earth has something that they’re called to, with desires, passions, and dreams for life that are just as diverse as the cultures and peoples of this world. I feel privileged in believing mine can passionately and successfully be fulfilled through a rewarding career in International Business.
I look forward to the refreshingly diversified circumstances and varying challenges that a career in International Business will confront me with as a part of everyday life; one that will allow me to work part of teams, to satisfyingly see projects created and finished with results. Moreover, and more specifically, I want to change the world around me for the better. A career in International Business would help provide me the position and platform on which to do so very possible. At the same time, I enthusiastically look forward to operating with and in different countries, with different cultures, different languages and different political and economic conditions.
Long term, I do have entrepreneurial goals, that one day I will be my own boss. Consequentially, I feel obligated to pursue a career in business so I can properly prepare myself to make that expedition into entrepreneurship a successful reality. And International Business in particular! Now more than ever, the world is one big marketplace and I want to know how to properly cater and handle that international market the best I can.
Not only does a career in International Business offer what I’m looking for, but I bring to the table the talents, background, and qualities that are a hard pass for International Business. Between being born in Los Angeles, growing up in Toronto (the most international city on the planet), and spending 4 months In England, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, I consider myself very culturally experienced already. As far as languages go, English is my mother tongue, I have 7 years of French under my belt, and I can speak conversational German. Furthermore, I have always been a great leader, and attending Bible College has further developed this skill through much public speaking and organizing of events. In addition, with computer programming being a hobby, I have a very intelligent and analytical mind that likes to problem solve, and I am very creative too, playing and creating music often. From my understanding, all of these strengths and talents are warmly welcomed in the field of International Business.
Fundamentally, I believe business is about revolutionizing the world around you by helping other people. And what better way to do this than with an international influence and international expertise. This is the reason I want to study International Business first and foremost. Secondly, to aspire to a internationally knowledgeable and successful businessman, while concurrently encompassing my aspirations in learning language, experiencing culture, and traveling the world. This won’t be difficult, considering I have the building blocks of what it takes to be successful in business on an international stage.
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Although it has been almost two years, I believe it is still important to explain the grows/glows of your essay. I saw that your organization is good and vocabulary/mechanics were fine, but there are parts of this essay that need refurbishing I don't believe you... I believe that you want to enter, but I don't believe that you really have what it takes --that you really are a intelligent mind.
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Although it has been almost two years, I believe it is still important to explain the grows/glows of your essay.
I saw that your organization is good and vocabulary/mechanics were fine, but there are parts of this essay that need refurbishing I don't believe you...
I believe that you want to enter, but I don't believe that you really have what it takes --that you really are a intelligent mind.
Instead of listing accomplishments, try explaining more on maybe how you are a great leader, an anecdote on some type of characteristic you share, or tell one way you can help/change the world.
Make me interested.
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