Josh is the Senior Editor at Knewton, where helps students rock their GMAT preparation and offers guidance about the B-school admissions process. Lots of students write in asking questions about the personal statement. And for good reason: This is your one shot to really introduce your personality to an admissions board. It’s like you’re running for President and you’re speaking at the convention. You get a podium and only a few minutes to present your case to the voters. With that in mind, here are some time-worn Do’s and Don’ts of personal statement writing. Don’t : Talk about the school so much. Admissions officers already know how great their institutions are (or aren’t). Customization is important, but two or three sentences about the school should suffice. Do : Talk about yourself a good amount. The school’s library isn’t awesome; it will be awesome for you to study in it. Create a narrative in your statement and place B-school within it. Something like undergrad –> work experience –> learned a ton –> ready to learn even more –> afterward will move on to even greater aspirations. Don’t : Dwell on the negatives. No need to mention that D+ in Italian History (was Michelangelo his first name or his last?). It’s okay that you couldn’t find a job for 4 months after graduating from college. Your GMAT score is what it is. The personal statement is like a first date; let her know about the credit card debt months later, after you move in. Do : Accentuate the positives, especially when it comes to your work experience. Be specific: You didn’t just work for Goldman Sachs; you streamlined their derivatives platform which ushered in a period of 3x growth (assuming that’s true, and if it is: good for you). Don’t : Make your statement too precious. No need for shtick. You don’t have to write like a Flaubert scholar (though you should proofread your essay several times). Do : Play by the rules, lay out your narrative, and deliver the facts. Shoot for safe over sorry. A risky personal statement is just that—a risk.

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B-School Personal Statements: Do’s and Don’t

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Overview The University of Florida’s Center for European Studies (CES) anticipates awarding Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for academic year 2010-11. These fellowships are funded by the US Department of Education (USDOE) under Title VI of the Higher Education Act. Fellowships are awarded to students combining graduate or undergraduate work in an academic discipline with European area and language studies. While the competition will run as scheduled and top-ranked candidates will be promptly notified of the potential for receiving a FLAS, letters of award and appointment will not be issued until formal confirmation of funding for the program is received from the USDOE (probably July 2010 at the earliest). Requirements The Center for European Studies (CES) awards annual Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships, which are funded by the US Department of Education (USDOE) under Title VI of the Higher Education Act. Students applying for an academic year fellowship and for a summer intensive fellowship must submit two separate applications. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted to a degree program at the University of Florida, either as a graduate or undergraduate student, in a disciplinary department of their choice. Fellowships are offered for any one of the lesser and least commonly taught European languages: Czech, Hungarian, Italian, Modern Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish Only undergraduate students pursuing language study at the intermediate and advanced level of the above languages are eligible for FLAS funding. In exceptional cases funding may also be available to support advanced language training in French, German or Spanish at the graduate level; funding is usually, although not necessarily, provided as a dissertation FLAS utilizing advanced knowledge of French, German or Spanish. If you would like to apply for an academic FLAS to study a European language offered at UF, but not listed above, please contact the CES FLAS Coordinator, Dr. Dr. Sinan Ciddi at sinanciddi@ufl.edu. Applications will be accepted for pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree in any UF department. The Center recommends that fellowship recipients also work toward fulfilling the requirements for a Certificate in European Area Studies at the graduate level, in conjunction with their specific graduate degree requirements or a minor European Union or East-Central European Studies at the undergraduate level. Value of this fellowship Fellowships provide a set stipend (AY2010-2011 $15,000 for graduates and $5000 for undergraduates) per academic year and cover the cost of tuition and fees (12 credits per semester). Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and be admitted to a graduate or undergraduate program at the University of Florida. Successful applicants will show: -clear promise of completing a graduate or undergraduate degree with a European concentration and a demonstrated need to acquire proficiency in a European language -a plan to pursue field research in Europe using the language of study (graduate only) -an excellent academic record as demonstrated by course grades, SAT/GRE scores, and recommendations Applications Application Deadline: March 1, 2010, 4:30pm. To apply for Academic Year 2010-2011 FLAS, please submit the following: 2010-2011 Academic Year FLAS Application Three (3) UF Graduate School Recommendation Letters , which should be sent directly to the Center for European Studies. Official graduate/undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended. A cover letter designating interest in the FLAS Fellowship. A 1-2 page written statement detailing academic background and experience, as well as academic and career goals prompting the need for study of the proposed language. Proposed tentative course schedule for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters (the tentative course schedule must specify the language course(s) planned; use graduate/undergraduate catalogue to plan the rest of the schedule if actual course schedules are not posted by the application deadline). All application materials must be sent to the following address: FLAS Fellowship Committee 2010-2011 Academic Year Competition Center for European Studies 3324 Turlington Hall University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-7342 FLAS fellowships are renewable but students must reapply annually. Students who are reapplying for a FLAS must include a letter from their language instructor in addition to the three (3) letters of recommendation. For questions and additional information, contact: Sinan Ciddi Assistant Director & FLAS Coordinator Center for European Studies University of Florida 3326C Turlington Hall (352) 392-8902 (352) 392-8902 x213 sinanciddi@ufl.edu Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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USA: FLAS Fellowship Competition funded by the US Department of Education (USDOE)

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If you think you might be interested in participating in the Italian Language in Perugia study abroad program from July 1-31, 2010, we invite you to attend an information session on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 4:00…

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Italy Language in Perugia Information Session February 16

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It’s true, I’m back to work already from the holiday break.  I did have an amazing time in Florida and the T-shirt weather was great.  One day was actually warm enough to swim in the ocean and of course, get sunburned.   Sitting on the beach and visiting the different towns in the area, you couldn’t help but hear all the different languages being spoken.  Families were on vacation from all areas of the world and even the local residents were speaking with a strong Italian accent on the benches by the sea.  It was wonderful! But now, back to business.  The semester will be starting soon!

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  I am really excited about another new faculty-led trip for the upcoming summer.  After his semester in Italy last spring, Keystone art instructor, Frank Goryl has offered a to develop a course that would take place in Italy.  Below is the information on the new course.  If you are interested, contact me or Frank for more information.  Experiencing the Arts in Italy – Art 305A This is a new faculty-led course that will explore the arts with a focus on ceramics in two unique Italian clay studios and gain knowledge about Italy’s culture and its influence on art, history and western civilization. The dates of the trip will be June 9-22, 2010 with class meetings during the spring semester. The students will spend 2 days in Rome, 5 days in Tuscany, and 5 days in Umbria.  This course is offered as a spring 2010 course led by art instructor, Frank Goryl with a registration deadline of January 18, 2010.   Other highlights include: the Vatican Museum, Florence, Italian Ceramic Artists, Wine tasting, and S

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Milan: A racism row has erupted at a high school located in the outskirts of the northern Italian city of Milan. According to the Italian daily La Repubblica, several 13-year-old students refused to sit next to Chinese students because they said they “stink”. Faculty members at the Trilussa school, …

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Racism row erupts at Italian school

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Translator jobs are high in demand these days. To become a translator one must start a detailed study of at least one foreign language. If you speak a foreign language at home then it is better that you continue to study it in school. While in high school you can also opt for take extra courses in writing. One should posses a college degree to work as translators.   Students willing to become technical translators must require a background in science, business, politics or engineering. Very often literary translators receive doctoral degrees in the literature of far-off countries mainly the languages of the countries that are rich in literature

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Career as a translator

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By Katie P., Guestblogger from Coronado, Costa Rica Independent Teen program People in the Park – *names changed The best place to hang out for an interesting day in Coronado is the park right in front of the huge gray church in the center of town. Almost always you will meet some entertaining character or another. The first was Mark. Four other gringos and myself were hanging out at the benches and this middle-aged man approaches us and introduces himself. With his dark skin we assumed him to just be an English-speaking Costa Rican but it turns out he’s from California, with Italian heritage. Mark has lived in Costa Rica for 22 years; he moved here for a more simple life after getting out of the US army.

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CEA’s Global Campus in Rome has launced a brand new program – Faith & Religion Steeped in religious and cultural history, Rome is the perfect location for CEA’s new Faith & Religion program. “The Eternal City” draws students from all over the world to study and conduct research in religious studies, making it also a great place to network. As a student at CEA’s Global Campus in Rome , you’ll quickly understand what we mean by ” active learning “

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Exciting New Program Introduced in Rome

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Watch a video of our Italian language school in Sorrento, Italy. Sorrento is a beautiful city located on dramatic cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples. Along with Italian language immersion programs, AmeriSpan offers Italian & Cooking , Italian & Singing , and Italian & Ceramics programs in Sorrento as well.

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