American Corner Debrecen offers a free workshop series for 8 undergraduate students who are planning to apply to American Universities in the near future.
Our new American intern Susanne Liaw will deliver the workshop helping and guiding you through the crucial points how to write a successful personal statement.
What is the personal statement, and why do colleges want to know your life story? How do you show them the “real” you? Find the answers to these questions and more in this workshop series. This workshop series features three 1.5 hour sessions, which take the participant through the process of developing, writing, and revising a strong personal statement for undergraduate applications to American universities.
To apply for our workshop you NEED TO REGISTER by sending an email to debrecen@americancorner.hu.
WE CAN ONLY OFFER THE FIRST WORKSHOP SERIES TO THE QUICKEST 8 STUDENTS.
Session 1. Brainstorming
DATE: Wednesday October 21, 2015 4:00-5:30 PM
In this session, we will discuss the purpose of the personal statement. Why do colleges require it? How do they use it to evaluate the applicant, and what qualities are they looking for? We will analyze several successful personal statements and identify the writing strategies that made them powerful. We will then examine the current Common Application essay topics, and begin brainstorming ideas for your personal statement. You will turn in a first draft of your essay to the instructor before the second session.
Session 2. Revising
DATE: Wednesday October 28, 2015 4:00-5:30 PM
In this session, you will receive feedback on the first draft of your essay. We will discuss how to use descriptive writing and dialogue to take your essay to the next level. We will read more sample essays as examples, and you will turn in a revised draft of your essay to the instructor before the final session.
Session 3. Writer’s Workshop
DATE: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 4:00-5:30 PM
In this session, students will peer review one another’s essays. We will discuss how to formulate a clear thesis statement, as well as common editing errors. At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with an essay that is in the final stages. After this session, you may email your final draft to the instructor for feedback.
