Assignment 1

Please answer ONE of the following questions in 250 words or less. (1) What are your educational goals? -OR- (2) How will winning this scholarship help you attain your goals? -OR- (3) Write about a time when “hard work” paid off.Your personal statement will be judged on its content not your writing style. Please focus on the substance of your answer. And remember the words of Thomas Jefferson who said, “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.” Good luck!

Please answer ONE of the following questions in 250 words or less.

(1) What are your educational goals?

My educational goals include earning an MBA and a Ph.D. and getting funding would help tremendously from this

oR- (2) How will winning this scholarship help you attain your goals? –

“AI generated to help you formulate a response below.”

Winning this scholarship will be a significant step toward achieving my long-term goals of starting a development and investment firm focused on both public and private sectors in the US Virgin Islands (USVI). My ambition is to create a company that brings transformative change to the USVI, benefiting the territory with wealth, commerce, architecture, and wellness—by the people, for the people. Our community faces challenges that demand innovative solutions, and I am determined to lead efforts to restore pride and prosperity, making the USVI the “Dubai of the Caribbean.”

This scholarship will provide the financial support necessary for me to pursue an MBA, which is crucial to my goal of building a successful firm. The advanced business education and leadership training I will receive during my MBA studies will equip me with the skills needed to drive economic growth and innovation. With this scholarship, I can focus on my studies without the burden of financial stress, allowing me to fully engage with the curriculum and gain the knowledge and experience required to effect meaningful change.

Additionally, I am passionate about the arts and aspire to create and produce plays that explore cultural narratives and human experiences. I believe that storytelling and creativity play a vital role in shaping society, and I aim to leverage the arts to inspire and connect with people on a deeper level. The scholarship will enable me to pursue my creative interests alongside my business goals, ensuring that I am well-rounded in my approach to fostering community development.

Throughout my career, I envision myself as a leader who bridges the gap between business and creativity. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, seeking opportunities that challenge me and allow me to contribute meaningfully to society. This scholarship will not only support my educational journey but also empower me to become a catalyst for positive change in the USVI and beyond

Assignment 2

write a 900-1500 words essay. essay topic suggestions

All equired to write a 900-1500 words no use of plagiarism or written with AI. Choose from any of the topics below (articles may be based on answering questions like…what is? why is? How? etc.)

What jewelry rappers wear – choose a specific rapper (examples: Drake, Offset, Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar, etc…please be creative as we want to learn more about lesser known rappers) Write an article on what items they wore, how much they cost, their jeweler etc. Use pictures!
History of different styles of chains – tennis chain, rope chain, Franco chain, Miami cuban chain, etc
Tips on jewelry (how to clean it, how to buy it for the best deal, where to shop, what length chain to buy etc.)
Hip Hop Jewelry Essentials: Building Your Silver Collection.
Comparison (rope chain vs Franco chain, moissanite vs diamond, silver vs gold)