As per our Tibetan Buddhist tradition, I was named Kunchok Sangpo, when I was still in the womb of my mother. Born and raised in a Buddhist family, I received my high school education from a Tibetan School, graduated from a Hindu University and completed my postgraduate education from a Christian University. Immersing in different cultures/tradition/religion has helped me look at life from different perspectives.
I was awarded a special distinction for securing the highest grade on the national high school standard board exam, amidst all Tibetan School in India and was able to secure admission into India’s top college for commerce, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, to complete my three years undergraduate studies in Bachelors of Commerce (Hons). I further specialized in the field of Finance and Economics during one year Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from International College of Financial Planning, Delhi and one year Masters of Arts in Development Economic from Warsaw University, Poland.
During my undergraduate years, I was exposed into different areas of commerce, where I developed a special interest towards economics and this motivated me to focus my strength and abilities for my postgraduate. This motivation was further enhanced when I was gifted a book on microeconomics “Banker to the Poor – An Autobiography of Dr. Mohammad Yunus”. This book gave me an insight into an economic theory that concentrated on the poor people and taught me how a small amount of money can help elevate the poor out of the poverty through their own initiatives. A personal initiative by Dr. Yunus, an economist, transformed him into an entrepreneur by applying his knowledge in economics. I have always wished and still wish to...
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..., along with my interest in economic development has ushered me to pursue a graduate program of Applied economic, which is concentrated on resource and development. I believe, we are in the era of innovation, production, trade and investment of billions of dollars, but we don’t have sustainable resources to feed these trade and further proliferation of profits. For example, the current revolution of Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling of oil and gas has given vast opportunities to boost oil market in the United States, and the benefits are abundant, but there is a set of environmental challenges of resource sustainability among various other affects. The Applied Economic graduate program at University of Minnesota is the one I would like to pursue and I believe this program will widen the horizon of my knowledge and be a turning point in achieving my goal.
While other children watched their favorite cartoon or played their favorite video game, reading business articles and watching the fluctuations seen in the stock market enthralled me. Renowned leaders in the business world have always been of interest to me, specifically Warren Buffet. My favorite quote by Buffet is “It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than you and you’ll drift in that direction.” By attending CMU, I would personify this quote. Growing up, my parents have instilled into me, many essential values, such as working hard and “being the best me I could be.” I have always expected a lot from myself, but high expectations from my parents and close friends, have increased my work ethic and lifted my goals and aspirations even higher. For that reason, I hope to challenge myself through the prestigious Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Science’s economics curriculum. The undergraduate economics program would prepare me for a vast array of careers. Jobs in policy, law, and business are all possible, or if one desires to go to some sort of post graduate school, that is also possible. By having such a top-notch education, I would surely be closer to achieving my goal of receiving my MBA from Tepper. In making all this possible, a wide range of classes must be made available. Classes that are available in just about any economics curriculum, like Intermediate Economics, are also available here, but classes like Behavioral Economics and Global Electronic Markets are what makes CMU unique. Another attractive aspect of CMU is the jointly administered economics degree by Dietrich and Tepper. I feel this will make for a solid foundation in the field of econo...
Banerjee, A. , Banerjee, V. & Duflo, E. (2011). ‘Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the
An interest in business and agricultural studies has always taken some form throughout my life, whether it was running a farm in seventh grade, building a mentoring program during freshmen year or acting as the treasurer for National Honors Society. At first I was learning to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables and then determining how to sell them in order to achieve a net profit. Later I studied how to successfully construct a budget for a new mentoring class at our school and this year I have studied the complex theories of economics and management taking place on a worldwide scale. These experiences have built my passion for Applied Economics and Management at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Sciences. This specific college has the classes and professors that demonstrate the same interests I am looking for in college. Although I have already gained a great amount of business knowledge, my studies have also taught me about the endless approaches and lenses in which you can view a business problem. Whether it be to delve into the mind of the consumer and understand what mak...
Through my work in environmental compliance with petroleum retailers, I developed a strong interest in pursuing innovative solutions to environmental problems. My professional experience in environmental and health hazard mitigation at Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. was rewarding; however, I concluded that a career in the business-environment nexus aligned more closely to my future goals. With my skill set and interests, I aim to improve the processes and cultures of corporations and governments. In this career path, I have the best opportunity to positively influence the effective utility and conservation of scarce resources. An MBA at the Fuqua School of Business will equip me with the tools necessary to understand the needs of industry, commerce, and advancement—along with the desire to conserve the environment in a just way. I will gain expertise in business strategy, sustainability, and financial tools that, when coupled with my Nicholas School degree, will allow me to analyze private sector opportunities in the energy landscape.
While growing up in a family of Buddhists, it did not necessarily allow myself to choose which religion I wanted to identify myself as if I preferred another religion. Luckily, I do see myself as a Buddhist along with the rest of my family members. Majority of my life has always been surrounded by Buddhists and their beliefs. Buddhism is very unique as it differs from other religions.
Robert J. Hodrick Geert Bekaert, 2013. International Financial Management. International ed of 2nd revised ed Edition. Pearson Education Limited.
The economy in the world today is not one which focuses on the progression of the community but instead is one which promotes the individual. The individual must somehow make himself important to the community in which he lives so that he can prosper. This can be done by working hard or by having great natural abilities. The more valuable one is to society, the better ones life will be. The people who are more beneficial to society deserve to live a life th...
A freshman college class introduces me to Economics much like how New York City introduces me to the United States. Through books and media, I came into contact with New York, which ignited my initial interest in America. This seed of admiration eventually emerged as one of my life-long goals – to study in the US. I have always been determined to complete my study at this world-capital, had my dream of studying in the US come into fruition. And there is no better fit for me than the New York University.
Tragakes, E. (2012). Economics for the IB diploma (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
The issue of sustainability in the area of resource development comes down to how much Canada is willing to sacrifice to ensure that future generations will have access to the resources available now, will be able to enjoy the environment, and have the foundation of a stable economy. Even though some argue that efforts in sustainability are satisfactory, for the sake of the future, more can still be done. It is obvious, Canada’s current methods of resource development which over exploit finite resources and wreak havoc on the environment are not sustainable. Since Canada’s current methods of resource development are not sustainable sustainability must be improved to effectively mete out, Canada’s finite resources, to ensure the protection of the environment.
Personal Statement By Pu Liulin I am a cultivatable girl, whose affinity for finance burgeons under imperceptible influence of my mother, who has been engaged in finance. I have been interested in the subject of finance since my youth. I enjoy listening to my mother telling stories of the ups and downs of finance. Enchanted by the ever-changing financial world, I gradually from my dream of being a chartered financial analyst who is able to solve problems in my chosen program and in daily life. First and foremost, a major of economics can make me understand more about my specific career, and what I should be focused on, so I major in Economics at Miami University. Acquiring a systematic professional knowledge is a crucial path before I go to work. Different from Chinese
Among all the programs available, I firmly believe that the Master in Finance program at Princeton University will be the ideal preparation for my career because of its strong emphasis on quantitative techniques with practical business problem solving. The core courses offered by the program will help me build concrete foundation in financial theories and computational methods; the elective courses, such as Forecasting and Time Series Analysis, will further enhance my modeling techniques for financial forecasting in a broader application. Besides excellent teaching fellows at Princeton University, the close personal attention from academic and career advisors will be invaluable to my professional growth. Furthermore, the small cla...
...an overabundance of information all applicable to the topic. My feeling was that such an overwhelming load of facts and systems directed me away from the most important facts of the chapter. Its imperative that the student understands the small scale relationship to economic development. Therefore my attempt was to highlight the main topics of the chapter and relate them to the reader to provoke intrest and thought towards many of these important life changing situations that occur everyday. If one can see past all the theories primarily and see the cause and effects behind them, they’re appreciation for the ideas stated in the theories.
Msc Finance of the Imperial College Business School is a good course to skyrocket my career in the finance industry. It would provide me the best path in achieving my career goal. Unlike any other Msc Fi...
In today's world, economics associated disciplines are of fundamental significance and application and this has encouraged me to pursue a degree in Economics. Economics has an important relevance in all of our lives. As consumers we try to make the best of our limited incomes. As workers we take our place in the job market. As citizens of a country our lives are affected by the decisions of our government: decisions over taxes, decisions over spending on health and education, decisions on interest rates, decisions that affect unemployment, inflation and growth. As dwellers on the planet Earth we are affected by the economic decisions of each other: the air we breathe, the water we drink and the environment we leave for future generations are all affected by the economic decisions taken by the human race. It is these stimulating issues that excite me about economics. I enjoy studying Economics enormously and believe my passionate interest in economics is continually strengthened by my regular reading of 'The Economist'