How to write a personal statement
In this brief guide, we look at the criteria for personal statements and what universities typically expect to see.
PSE
How we learn : discovering the learning process
In this article we look at learning theories which can help us understand how we learn more efficiently, or what type of learners we are.
International Business personal statement
Student-written exampleTo be able to stay in another country as a local while expanding my education on culture and business standpoints is why studying abroad at Konkuk University, will be a monumental step in realizing my personal, academic, and career goals to my highest potential.
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Business personal statement
Student-written example“It’s time to grow up and go to school” was the last sentence I heard sixteen years ago from my mother before leaving my home of memories, my mother’s bank. I never wanted to leave that majestic place but I had to do so because of education.
Medicine personal statement (4)
Student-written example“Never place all of your eggs into one basket.”. My caring mother engraved this quote into my brain throughout my childhood. It has had a trickling effect on my life and has caused me to become relentless in my quest of becoming a well-rounded individual.
Economics personal statement
Student-written exampleThroughout history, economics has experienced momentous changes. From the Archaic periods of Globalisation up to the more recent dot-com bubble, much has changed about the world economy.
Architecture personal statement (2)
Student-written exampleArchitecture is a complex and articulated process that ultimately has an impact on us all in some way or another. It does not exist for its own sake but instead must address social, environmental and economic objectives.
Politics personal statement (1)
Student-written exampleFor me politics is like a heated chess game, every move is calculated and concise, and one’s strategy ever changing. I love the back and forth of modern politics, and admire charismatic politicians and leaders, who unite millions of people under their ideals in order to create meaningful change.
Biomedical science personal statement (2)
Student-written exampleIn order to conserve and maintain our presence as part of a civilization, we humans often depend on education where it is within our nature to have immeasurable and endless inquisitiveness.