Canadian Armed Forces Personal Statement

The growth that I have experienced due to my academic and employment experiences has definitely prepared me for the study of law. With respect to my employment, being a member of the Canadian Armed Forces has helped me develop as a person tremendously. For the past five years, I have had the privilege of serving the country that gave my family refuge when no other country would. Not only did I play an important role in the Canadian Armed Forces, but the Canadian Armed Forces were pivotal in helping me develop and grow as a person. I further developed and demonstrated my sense of discipline, selfless commitment, integrity, and courage in the Canadian Armed Forces. Equally important has been my academic experience, majoring in criminology has changed my perspective on many issues and has helped shape what I aim to

I helped the crew of HMCS Summerside prepare for the NATO exercise, Operation Trident Juncture in the summer of 2015. In preparation for Operation Trident Juncture we had to undergo work-ups. Work-ups is a series of exercises and drills that lasts over a week and the goal was to prepare us to be at our best if we were required to respond to emergencies. The exercises during work-ups range from firefighting, medical evacuation, chemical/biological attacks, and responding to distress calls. Work-ups was tough because not only did I stand watches and perform my secondary duties but also respond to emergency drills, all while being sleep deprived. Work ups tested the limits of my mental and physical capabilities, but I learned an important lesson. I learned that perspective is sometimes needed; for instance, why complain about course readings when you could be fighting fires in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean at 3 a.m. while you are drenched in sweat and sleep