Personal Statement

[sheff gal]

So most of you go to or have been to uni..


do any of you still have your personal statement for uni?? :$

[Missy4u2nv]

I do. But mines Architecture and Design based. It would be easier if you found someones who was doing the same course!!

[sheff gal]

Oh Yeah. tru.

well just the opening..

because my form teacher is talking aloud of shit!

everyone in the class doesnt know what shes on about. im sure she doesnt know herself...



could i apply for about 3 different courses or not??

i want to do...:
*law
*Crimonology
*Youth worker
*

[Guji-Ji]

Well you only get one statement so if you wanted to choose 3 different courses it'd be difficult but not impossible to manouvere your statement to suit all 3.

[shelim]

remember if your putting it on UCAS which you probably are then it can only have a certain number of words or 47 lines MAX...

so get your good points in where you can and if will be hard to put enough information in for all three courses...

so maybe pick two of teh three and put stuff in for it...

[Pac Man]

applying for 3 courses will lessen ur chance of getting into 1 of them because u wont have a strong statement on a particular course. U would have to keep it very open and general. But you could keep it broad (I just don't know how to with those courses coz i hate law lol)

[shelim]

what has made you choose such distant courses... they dont really link with another very easily if you know wat i mean so it will.... its going to be hard to focus on just the one course.. so its upto you which one or two you wana write about because choosing all three will decrease your chances of getting into the uni's u wana go to..

[Cheeky_Princess]

ahh this stuff going to help me

i'm thinking of going into something media and business based

so any similar personal statements please share with me

thank you

[shelim]

hey cheeky if you online then maybe i can give you afew hints here and there... let me know

PAYCE

[Cheeky_Princess]

ahhh thank you.... i will holla at you near the time which 2 be honest is in a month when exam stuff is out of the way

[shelim]

no worries cheeku, just HOLLLAAAAAAA :P

[Ranj]

In Australia, we don't actually have to do personal statements in order to apply for uni courses, its all based on your OP score. So unfortunately, I don't really have any knowledge on this topic.

However, I think Shelim mentioned the courses your interested in aren't very similar. I disagree, 2 out of the 3 have a huge link. Criminology and Law .. you could very easily use the same one for either one but just tweak it abit.

Originally Posted by sheff gal Oh Yeah. tru. well just the opening.. because my form teacher is talking aloud of shit! everyone in the class doesnt know what shes on about. im sure she doesnt know herself... could i apply for about 3 different courses or not?? i want to do...: *law *Crimonology *Youth worker *

[sheff gal]

Anyone. got there personal statement for uni.. especially eny1 doing law?

im finding it hard to sell my self on some stupid piece ov paper!

[ruby angel]

Just try looking for examples online, google it! thats what i did for my sociology one and there were quite a few good ones.

[incredible]

Here's an example I just found:

My desire to study law at university is firmly rooted in my interest in world events and also with helping others. Law effects our everyday lives almost without us noticing. If we look at the news, there is always an aspect of law up for debate. Ethical considerations are often brought to the forefront on topics such as cloning, abortion and gay rights. I find these debates fascinating as the complexity of law continues to astound me.
Work experience at the offices of a local solicitor gave me valuable insight into work in the legal domain. I worked there for a week reading cases, helping with research and sorting files. I was given the opportunity to talk to a barrister which I found very useful and also sat in the petty sessions court for a morning. Working here reinforced that I definitely wanted to be involved in law. At the end of term, I intend to sit in the crown court for more experience of a court room situation. In addition to this, I have a placement with a law firm in Manchester for a month next summer.
By studying AS level law without a tutor I feel I am well prepared to work at university as I have become accustomed to independent study. My English lessons have enabled me to write coherently and succinctly to present my view from various different stances whilst my study of French has taught me not only the language but a knowledge of French literature and the ability to debate controversial topics.
In September of this year, I was appointed prefect at my school. This involves helping out younger pupils and carrying out duties. In the past, I have held the responsibility of house captain of badminton and last year I was a bookstore monitor. After my GCSEs, I was given a General Excellence award for my results.
I have been playing the double bass for four years and am currently working towards grade seven. I am at the same level on the piano and last summer, played solo at the town jazz and blues festival. I play in the school jazz band, a string ensemble as well as singing in the choir. Besides practical playing, I have also achieved grade five in music theory. As a member of the French debating team, I have learned to think quickly, not only for a counter argument but to translate it into French. Taking part in two French exchanges has benefited me greatly both academically and in enabling me to realise that I can live away from home. Last year, I joined the WELB Senior Youth Orchestra and before our tour to Madrid, was appointed section principle. As I have some knowledge of basic guitar skills, I volunteered to teach beginners for six months as part of the Limavady Musicians Collective.
Socialising is important to me as I find that it is the best way to unwind after working hard all week. It also is an opportunity to meet new people and relax with friends. Through working in the canteen of a local community centre, I have improved my communication skills by interacting with the elderly, the disabled and those with learning disabilities. Currently, I work at a dog kennels and cattery. To complete our jobs quickly and effectively, we must work as a team. For two years, I attended football training at school and captained a five-side-team in a youth club tournament. This provided me with a chance to work as part of a team and also to develop my leadership skills. For the past year and a half, I have participated in girls rugby training as the intensive workouts keep me fit and I can help with the training of junior pupils. As well as my involvement in team sport, I have been horse riding regularly for the past nine years. Although I rode competitively as a child, I now ride merely for enjoyment.
I am looking forward to starting a law degree and am excited at the prospect of moving away from home. I feel that I am academically and socially equipped for all that university life has to offer and hope that you award me with the privilege of an offer from your university for my chosen course.