Graduate Entrance Essay

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Growing up the youngest of three girls in my family, I quickly learned that being able to concisely and creatively describe what you think and want is a very helpful tool, especially when you're trying to convince your sisters to play with you. As I grew, I began to realize that my elementary tactics wouldn't be enough for the goals I had in mind. Through classes and coursework, while pursuing a degree in communication studies and psychology, I cultivated an educated understanding of the field.
The opportunities I had during my four years at Concordia, whether in class or extracurricular activities, introduced me to numerous areas of study within this field of communication and truly ignited my passion even more. I pushed myself to be involved in a variety of experiences to become responsibly engaged in the fast-paced world of communicating. One such experience came from my involvement in LeadNow, a comprehensive leadership development program. My involvement in LeadNow included attending sessions ranging from personal to group to global perspectives of leadership and communication...

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