In this interactive workshop, you'll develop a personal statement that captures your strengths, experiences, and aspirations. We'll guide you through brainstorming, structuring your narrative, and refining your language to create a statement that resonates with admissions committees or employers. By the end, you'll produce a draft that highlights your potential.

Dr. Alfred Babo is an alumnus of both the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund and Scholars at Risk and sits on the Scholars at Risk Network board. A native of Côte d’Ivoire, he undertook his fellowship at Smith College in 2012-13 and is now an associate professor of sociology & anthropology at Fairfield University. His research focuses on sustainable development, social change and community development, immigration, and post-conflict society. You can read more about him in this profile written when he was on fellowship with IIE Scholar Rescue Fund.

Kimberly Kenyon has more than three decades of experience as a coach, consultant, and instructional designer. As a former senior lecturer and Associate Director of Cornell University's Center for Teaching Innovation and current Senior Consultant at Cornell, Kim excels at creating dynamic learning environments. She is dedicated to helping others thrive and achieve their goals.