Commonwealth Club Personal Statement Examples

As second-year Political Science and Media Studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, I was excited to learn about the Programming Fellow position at the Commonwealth Club. I am fascinated by how media functions as the largest platform for individuals to communicate their message effectively and quickly; in particular, I am interested in the intersection of political outcomes and media. While my strong academic background in media communication theory as well as international politics will allow me successfully support the Commonwealth Club’s goals in promoting impartial discussions on politics and culture, I still hope to further develop my skills in research and organizing with this fellowship. My experience in grassroots

As an Organizing Intern, I became a critical part of the canvassing team for petitioning and fundraising for Evolve. Specifically, my colleagues and I canvassed to garner support for reform of Proposition 13. I was also extensively involved in campaigning efforts for local city officials, which included early door-to-door petitioning and cold-calling individuals to gather votes. Ultimately, my role in campaigning efforts were successful as it led to the election of an Evolve-endorsed candidate, Sandra Lee Fewer, for Supervisor of the Richmond District. In my capacity as Organizing Intern at Evolve, I also played a crucial role in reviving the conversation about Proposition 13 reform by gaining endorsements from two California schools. Furthermore, my position as Congressional Intern for California Congresswoman Judy Chu educated me on the importance of advocacy and legislation at first the state level in order to maximize chances of success on a national level. In my capacity as Congressional Intern, I was invaluable in ensuring the turnout of over 200 individuals to local fundraising events held by Congresswoman