Today I applied for an internship at the Ellen DeGeneres Show in Los Angeles, CA. In order to apply, I had to write "My Life Story" in 1500 characters or less. This is what I wrote and I would love to hear some feedback on it.
When I tell my friends and family about this internship opportunity, I hear that it is impossible for an 18 year old from Perryton, Texas to get an internship in Los Angeles with Ellen DeGeneres. Maybe they are right, but suppose they are wrong. I’ve never been one to limit myself to the confines of reality. I am a dreamer in every sense of the word. My name is Kyle Vernor, and I am currently a Communication Studies major at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. My bucket list includes winning an Oscar, running for President of the United States, being a contestant on Big Brother and going on a date with Taylor Swift. I set my goals high and have yet to regret it. I have been interested in the television industry since I was extremely young. I decided in eighth grade that I wanted to be an actor; a dream that I cling to even though growing up in a small town left me with limited opportunities to cultivate my talent. I am extremely hard working and I pride myself on my communication skills and ability to win others over. I know that I would be a good fit at the Ellen DeGeneres show. I would do my best to follow orders with a gigantic smile on my face. I thank you for the opportunity and hope that you will consider me as a candidate for this internship.
