Uni Personal Statement

[tomass666]

Sorry for the massive chunk of writing, it's basically just a personal statement I got off the internet. If you dont want to read how much some rich person loves themselves, go down to the very bottom.

"Ever since I was very young, I have been fascinated by and have had a keen interest in many aspects of Biology. The areas of Biology in which I am particularly interested are living organisms, the environment and human Biology. Since I was about three years old, I have found wildlife documentaries very interesting, particularly documentaries featuring David Attenborough and my interests in living organisms and the environment have grown over the

years from watching these documentaries. Studying Biology at A-Level has both broadened and increased my interest and knowledge within the subject. Therefore, I would like to study it at degree level, as it will expand both my knowledge and interest in Biology.

During the Sixth Form I have been on two residential field courses, in Biology and Geography. In Biology, the field course took place on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, while in Geography, it took place in Dorset. On both of these field trips, I learnt a wide range of skills and techniques that are important to use while collecting and analysing any data that is collected in the field. The collection of data involved teamwork. I know that I will enjoy the field courses available on a Biology course because I have found doing work out in the field in the past very exciting, challenging and rewarding. While in year 11, I went on a day trip for students who were gifted and talented in Science to Bradford University. The trip focused on Forensic Science (The course was called 'The Secret Formula') and I needed to use a range of laboratory skills in order to solve an imaginary crime. Therefore, I learnt a range of laboratory skills while on the trip. Studying A-Level Biology has also enhanced my laboratory skills.

"Throughout my time in the Sixth Form I have been involved in a variety of other

extra-curricular activities. During December last year, I did filming (camera work) for a Christmas Carol Service at St Georges Church. It involved working fast, working under pressure, teamwork and using effective communication skills. In June this year I did a day's

voluntary work at a local primary school. It involved teaching small groups of children how to paint and draw. It was a very rewarding experience and it provided me with skills in problem solving, communicating and working in groups. In addition to this, I did a short two hour art teaching session with primary school children who visited my school.

Out of school I have a wide variety of hobbies and interests. I enjoy and do quite a lot of travelling. I have visited Florida, Malta, Cyprus, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Gran Canaria,Menorca, Majorca, Israel, Greece, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes and France. I am also going to Morocco later this year and will be visiting Marrakech and the Atlas mountains. While I was in Cyprus this summer, I went scuba diving. I found it an exciting and fantastic experience.

My other hobbies include snorkelling, swimming, reading, drawing and painting.

I am a very hard working, committed and conscientious student and I look forward to the independence and the opportunities that will be available to me as an undergraduate."

What an arse. I think I was in the scouts once.

Is there anyone else writing their personal statement this year, or wrote one last year?

Have you got any help because I have no idea what to write.

Going for Biomedical science/immunology at (hopefully) Glasgow or Edinburgh.

[tank_rider]

"Having always been fascinated and intrigued by the workings and design of all types of machines, a career in the field of engineering has always appealed to me. The A-levels I am currently taking, which include mathematics and physics have fuelled this interest by furthering my understanding of the principal laws around which machines are built, such as gravity. To gain an initial insight into the varying work undertaken by engineers I spent a day job shadowing an engineering consultant. Following this I attended a two day “Engineering Experience” at Loughborough University. I visited three engineering department, Mechanical, manufacturing and chemical, was shown around them and given a simple task to complete in each, related to the work carried out in each department. The mechanical engineering department interested me most as it covered the widest variety of areas in which I can specialise. My eventual career ambition is to become a chartered engineer in the field of mechanical engineering.

I am interested in mountain biking and have a job as a mechanic in a local cycle shop, which has helped improve my practical skills. I recently took part in a 100 mile sponsored charity cycle ride with a group of friends to raise money for elderly people in my area. I have also completed the Community sports leader award. This entailed, over a number of weeks, developing my communication and leadership skills, as well as my knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports. The award culminated in a “sports mania” event arranged by the students for a group of younger pupils which I thoroughly enjoyed. I currently hold a position of responsibility within the school as a prefect, which involves me, amongst other duties, liaising with visitors to the school.

I am reasonably fit and play a variety of sports. These include playing tennis, both representing the school and at a tennis club, and football which I play socially. I enjoy playing the saxophone and listening to music. I played in the schools jazz band for five years and hope to join a jazz group t university. A large part of my life continues to be spent as a member of the scouting movement. I am currently a venture scout. This has involved participating in international camps and a fifty mile hike, which I played a major part in organising. My scouting has included the teaching of younger scouts and guides in a marching band, with whom I played at a number of events.

I am confident that my varied interests and experiences have equipped me with both the practical and motivational skills necessary to be a successful mechanical engineering student. I now look forward with optimism to the challenges and stimulation of university."

theres mine, got me offers from every uni i applied for (nottingham, loughborough, warwick, southampton, reading and hertfordshire to do mechanical engineering masters).

[tomass666]

nice, well done.

someone else has a better thread here

[Dr. Nick Riviera]

epic bump.

time to do mine. f**ksocks. thought it might be usefull, save making another thread.

we're being hounded to do ours already this year (for 2007 application) f**ked if i know what i want to do yet.

Edited July 9, 2006 by Charel

[Haz]

I've got to start writing mine too.