a little background: I grew up in the Philippines my whole life but recently moved to America and became an immigrant.
I was thinking of using Duterte (the controversial new Filipino president) as a topic but focus on my view as a future law student and as a woman regarding his Presidency.
PS. for those who don't know Duterte that much, he's sexist and objectifies women, he used to run a death squad and is know for his "war on drugs" which basically means you die on the spot when they find out that you: a) use drugs b) sell drugs.
OR I could write about my nonprofit organization job. I work in the fundraising department for a hospice that provides free healthcare to people with limited or no insurance.
Thoughts? Is the duterte thing too political? should I write about my nonprofit work instead?
Also, for those of you who are Duterte supporters, you can ignore this post
Politics vs. job at a nonprofit org? Forum
- cavalier1138
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Re: Politics vs. job at a nonprofit org?
Either one is fine. You won't find any rabid Duterte supporters in admissions departments.
- frenchlavender
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Re: Politics vs. job at a nonprofit org?
Would you, personally, be more inclined to read about the Duterte or the nonprofit work topic?cavalier1138 wrote:Either one is fine. You won't find any rabid Duterte supporters in admissions departments.
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Re: Politics vs. job at a nonprofit org?
It really depends on how you engage with the topic. If you have a personal connection to suffering under or resisting Duterte, then it's probably the more interesting topic. But you need to make sure your personal statement is personal. So a general screed against Duterte's regime may be interesting, but it's not a good PS.frenchlavender wrote:Would you, personally, be more inclined to read about the Duterte or the nonprofit work topic?cavalier1138 wrote:Either one is fine. You won't find any rabid Duterte supporters in admissions departments.
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Re: Politics vs. job at a nonprofit org?
Hi, thanks for all your response. Is it ok if I PM you instead? Pleaseeeeecavalier1138 wrote:It really depends on how you engage with the topic. If you have a personal connection to suffering under or resisting Duterte, then it's probably the more interesting topic. But you need to make sure your personal statement is personal. So a general screed against Duterte's regime may be interesting, but it's not a good PS.frenchlavender wrote:Would you, personally, be more inclined to read about the Duterte or the nonprofit work topic?cavalier1138 wrote:Either one is fine. You won't find any rabid Duterte supporters in admissions departments.
- cavalier1138
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Sure.frenchlavender wrote:Hi, thanks for all your response. Is it ok if I PM you instead? Pleaseeeeecavalier1138 wrote:It really depends on how you engage with the topic. If you have a personal connection to suffering under or resisting Duterte, then it's probably the more interesting topic. But you need to make sure your personal statement is personal. So a general screed against Duterte's regime may be interesting, but it's not a good PS.frenchlavender wrote:Would you, personally, be more inclined to read about the Duterte or the nonprofit work topic?cavalier1138 wrote:Either one is fine. You won't find any rabid Duterte supporters in admissions departments.
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