I've now written five different introductory paragraphs over the last few hours for my Statement of Purpose. I recognize that I have about 29 to go before I'm supposed to feel good about the thing. What I'd really like to put in there is:
Hello, I think very highly of your department. You offer classes that will be extremely excellent for my scholastic development. All I want to do academically with my life is teach others about Spanish and Portuguese linguistics and show them how much fun research can be. Please, can't we come to an understanding that I'll be good for you and you'll be good for me?
I know that won't go over like gangbusters during their meetings, but it is what it is.
4 comments:
I think it would be the most refreshing statement they'd see in..well, ever.
However, if scholars talked bluntly and to the purpose they would be out of a job. At least that's how we talked about it over in English. :)
If I had the guts to do it, Kim, I totally would. I would appreciate receiving a letter like that.
Sometimes, Marie, I think scholars are just drama, because then they secure their jobs :P
You should toss in a little "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" sentiment.
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