MODULE 1

Personal Purpose Statement

Example One

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Instructor Feedback: This student understands why he entered HCC. He wants to make a difference for his family and this statement shows his determination to succeed in college. This is a good statement; however, there are questions that still need answered. An advisor can help this student define the courses needed to succeed in a dental hygiene program at HCC.

Example Two

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Instructor Feedback: This student understands why he entered HCC. He wants to make a difference for his family and this statement shows his determination to succeed in college. This is a good statement; however, there are questions that still need answered. An advisor can help this student define the courses needed to succeed in a dental hygiene program at HCC.

And now you!

How might you use the information from these examples to create the first draft of your purpose statement? Once you have completed your draft, ask a trusted friend for an honest opinion about your statement. What does this person find confusing about your statement? What questions did this person ask that made your statement more clear? Remember, the assignment on the next page is only your first draft.