Search Associates Application - Biographical Information
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:25 pm
So I'm just about finished with my Search Associates application, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to include on my Bio section. One of the things I don't really understand is what order/format admin from schools will see my application material.
I'm thinking this is the kind of thing they'll likely look at after seeing the rest of my file and looking at my resume and being at least somewhat interested in me as a candidate. I figure, in some cases they may have seen a cover letter as well if I've applied directly to a school before seeing my SA material.
A few things I've thought about including that are not readily obvious from my other materials, though some may be inferred by a close reading of my and my wife's application materials.
- I grew up in a diverse community with many classmates who were immigrants of the children of immigrants. This gave me an appreciation/understanding of cultures other than my own.
- I took part in a summer exchange in high school which expanded my awareness of the world beyond my country's borders.
- I studied abroad during my junior year in college.
- My wife and I met and lived together overseas.
- I've been studying Chinese first while living in China and in the last couple years for pleasure; I can't claim fluency, but I have language abilities well beyond 'survival' Chinese.
- I have had exposure to foreign countries through international travel for pleasure and international travel for work beyond my time studying abroad and living in China.
Do any of these seem like relevant facts to present in the bio section? What kind of things have others been addressing in the bio section?
I'm thinking this is the kind of thing they'll likely look at after seeing the rest of my file and looking at my resume and being at least somewhat interested in me as a candidate. I figure, in some cases they may have seen a cover letter as well if I've applied directly to a school before seeing my SA material.
A few things I've thought about including that are not readily obvious from my other materials, though some may be inferred by a close reading of my and my wife's application materials.
- I grew up in a diverse community with many classmates who were immigrants of the children of immigrants. This gave me an appreciation/understanding of cultures other than my own.
- I took part in a summer exchange in high school which expanded my awareness of the world beyond my country's borders.
- I studied abroad during my junior year in college.
- My wife and I met and lived together overseas.
- I've been studying Chinese first while living in China and in the last couple years for pleasure; I can't claim fluency, but I have language abilities well beyond 'survival' Chinese.
- I have had exposure to foreign countries through international travel for pleasure and international travel for work beyond my time studying abroad and living in China.
Do any of these seem like relevant facts to present in the bio section? What kind of things have others been addressing in the bio section?