Read the introduction to a personal statement.
Usually, when people talk about "rocky" relationships,
it's with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I
became fascinated with rocks when I was really young,
and throughout my childhood you could usually find
me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony
treasures I'd scavenged that day. When my science
teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my
fascination could become an exciting career that could
also help me make good money. Obtaining an
internship to work on the geological exhibit at the
museum is an important step on my road to being a
geologist.
Mark this and return
What makes the first sentence a strong opening for
this introduction?
The writer uses creativity and humor to engage the
reader.
The writer ponders childhood to stir up the reader's
memories.
The writer introduces the topic immediately to inform
the reader.
The writer complains about relationships to gain the
reader's sympathy
