This document provides guidance on writing a statement of purpose. It explains that a statement of purpose should describe who you are, how you arrived at your current career path, your professional interests, and your future goals. It provides an outline of a sample statement of purpose about learning French, with paragraphs discussing the author's experience taking French in high school and college. The document clarifies that a statement of purpose can be on any topic and does not need to be exactly five paragraphs or 900 words. It is meant to convey your perspective on a subject through well-thought-out paragraphs.