Row New Yorkers are driven and motivated young women. Short of actually meeting them, few things convey these qualities like personal statements and essays. An excerpt from Tenzin Khangkar’s essay submitted to the University of Wisconsin-Madison is below. The passion that won her admission is remarkable – and made plain here.
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“…If there is something I truly love or care about, I need to give it my all to achieve it.”
Like many others, I have a goal that I have set my mind to – becoming a dentist. Since my childhood years in Nepal and India, I witnessed many people who were unable to showcase a perfect smile. Many of them wanted to have straight teeth and be confident in their smiles. When they saw anyone with straight teeth, they would exhibit jealousy. Many of them were not even aware that an orthodontist existed to help them achieve the object of their desire. I have always wanted to help fill this void and help people with their dental issues. In addition to achieving my goals in the United States, one of my dreams is to travel back to my hometown and provide the people there with the smiles they have always wanted.
