Why do you want to study Political Science?

This Statement of Purpose is for Columbia University

The statement of purpose should address your motivations for applying to the program and your plans for graduate study in relation to your academic and professional goals.
Students are encouraged to consider the following questions when writing their statement of purpose:
Why do you want to study Political Science?
Why are you interested in this particular program?
What are your Political Science research interests/what is your anticipated concentration?
What do you hope to achieve as a student in this program?
How has your professional or academic experience prepared you for graduate-level study?
How does graduate study relate to your future academic and/or professional plans?