This is my fist draft, wrote it in about 20 minutes, left out program specific paragraphs. Thanks in advance...
Migrating from Canada to the U.S. during my developing years, allowed me to quantify the physical and social differences between the two societies. Ever since, I've thought critically about the structural underpinnings of urban and social processes. My interests were only heigtened by my undergraduate studies in geography and sociology. Furthermore, I was awarded the opportunity to experience first-hand the local ramifications of policy decision-making while interning at my Congressperson's district office.
During the first half of my undergraduate career, I lacked any particular interest within the field of geography, as I enjoyed all aspects equally. However, during my junior year, I took great interest in urban and regional planning, and more specifically, envrionmental policy and planning. After taking a course focused on natural resource conservation and policy, my research interests in water resources management were solidified. While tirelessly completing a research paper on western water resources and climate change, I recall myself stating that "this is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life," and I stand firm on the notion that this is my purpose.
Upon completion of my Masters degree, I may elect to continue my education and complete a Ph.D., in which case, I would pursue a career in higher-level education. If, however, I feel that further education is not appropriate at the given time, I plan to work for a firm or government entity that will allow me to demonstrate my expertise and promote sustainable resource use and planning.
like I said before, there's still a couple more paragraphs to fit in, and some wording to change, but let me know what you think...
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