Please describe your most significant goals and achievements in terms of personal growth (1800 characters).*

In terms of personal growth, my most significant goals have been recording and producing my first solo CD, attaining a brown belt in Martial Arts, and getting hired as a consultant for an important research project at the company where I was formerly working in an administrative role.

The production of the CD was very important to my growth. It took a tremendous amount of patience and discipline. I maintained my vision of the long-term goal while continuously following through with minute details of the project. In this way, I was able to accomplish a dream I have had for many years.

Studying Martial Arts has also been very influential in terms of my personal growth. Attaining a brown belt after 6 years of committed training is an enormous accomplishment for me. Martial Arts is a practice in discipline, relaxation, focus and self-trust. This practice informs every area of my life.

In addition, I am an ass-hole. I like to wear wigs and costumes. I came into this world knowing that I wanted to sing and laugh and perform. I used to sing into the garden hose. The song went:

Microphone juice in my hair...Microphone juice everywhere...Microphone juice in my hair microphone juuuice everywhere.

I used to sing Tina Turner in the yard. She changed my life. I am a bit of a spazz, but I am glad to be alive and I don't generally judge people too quickly. I have an open mind and a big heart. I believe that the world of business could use more creative spazzes such as myself.

My greatest fear is to become a middle-of-the-road stressed-out neurotic business woman. My other greatest fear is to become a bitch. I don't know if I will do well in business school, but I love to learn and I love school. I love Italy. I have a knack for business strategy. I don't know why. I don't really even believe in capitalism, but business makes sense to me. A business full of smart, fulfilled individuals who are doing good work is a successful business. I want to run a successful business. I want to work for myself and own my time.

I am obsessed with Spanish and Latin culture in general, but I promise to learn Italian. It really is a beautiful language and I know I can pick it up relatively quickly. I love food. I love dancing. I love reading and writing. I am desperate to get out of this country. I don't belong here and I've known it for a long time. If you don't accept me to this program, I will punch you in the neck and it will hurt. If you do accept me, I will do good things and I will contribute to your beautiful country. You'll get lots of money for it and I will be glad to pay for it. Thank you.


*From the Bocconi Business School MBA Programme Application for Admission in 2006 (Milan, Italy)