Public Policy Study Personal Statement

This is one of the most famous sayings of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was not only politician, diplomat and statesman, he was an honorable polymath, a satirist, an inventor, a scientist – the list can be continued. However, the most important thing, Benjamin Franklin was a very wise man, who could see the problems of society and offer the ways of their solution. Inevitably, his ability to do prominent things made him a successful career in public policy. Benjamin’s wisdom and deep knowledge of social processes enabled him to change history and to be one of the founders of the great country, the USA.
Unbelievably, no one taught little Benjamin the public policy study, but the books he read a lot, provided the knowledge of economics, sociology, political economy, policy analysis, public management (as these studies are named today) and others, which are basic components of the public policy study. Being a man of wisdom and a politician at the same time helped Benjamin Franklin to find the directions of the development not only for himself, but for the entire country, for everyone.Personally, Benjamin Franklin is a model and an idol for me, he is a person who inspired me to go straightforward to the aim. His autobiography remains my guide throughout the life for a long time already. Therefore, my choice of the college, particularly the college of Public Affairs and Policy was a considered decision. I realize that it is only the first step on the long way to successful political career. I’d like to do the next steps in this field in the University XX, being a part of the School of Public Policy and International Affairs. After seeing the staff and browsing internship opportunities, I have to admit, that the University opens up all possible career opportunities to its students.I believe that my background, enthusiasm and reliability will help me to become one of the best students of the University and start my political career. I’m going to lead a merciless struggle for justice, well-being and the rights of the people. My motto is to do everything I can to follow B. Franklin’s saying “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”