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Writing a Personal Statement: Crafting Your Professional Identity
Getting ready to apply for grad school or a professional program? Your personal statement is more than a story. It's your first step in shaping how you're seen as a future scholar or professional. But what does it mean to be “personal” in an academic context? This workshop unpacks what makes a compelling personal statement, drawing on research to explore how applicants craft relevant, discipline-aware identities. You’ll learn how to balance personal narrative with professional purpose, use language strategically, and present a version of yourself that resonates with your field.
Facilitator: Dr. Xuan Zhang Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication
Location: on Zoom. Registrants receive the Zoom link 1 day prior to the workshop.
Date & Time: October 7, 2025 – 12:00pm-1:30pm PT
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication does not record workshops or share workshop slides.
Questions about this event? Please contact the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication: cwsc.info@ubc.ca.
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- Audience:
- Master's Undergraduate
- Categories:
- Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication Writing
- Presenter(s):
- Dr. Xuan Zhang