How to write about hobbies and interests in personal statement?

My course i am applying for is adult nursing but i have no idea how to relate my hobbies and interests with it
hobbies are: reading, writing, drawing, crafts, swimming, blogging
interests: tumblr, youtube, socialising, new experiences, volunteering, music, fanficiton

Reply 1

simbasdragon

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Original post by Stressed24/7

My course i am applying for is adult nursing but i have no idea how to relate my hobbies and interests with it
hobbies are: reading, writing, drawing, crafts, swimming, blogging
interests: tumblr, youtube, socialising, new experiences, volunteering, music, fanficiton

Please don't write about tumblr on your Personal statement, unless it's related to healthcare or nursing I suppose.

Reply 2

Noodlzzz

21

There really is no need to talk about hobbies unless linked to your chosen degree.

Use the space more wisely with wider reading, evaluation of books etc.

Reply 3

claireestelle

22

You really don't need to mention them, you should mention healthcare experience and voluntary work instead of hobbies. unless you re talking about reading nhs policies and nursing books of course :tongue:

Reply 4

athrowaway

1

Keep reading if by reading you mean adult nursing stuff then expand on that. Keep volunteering and relate it to adult nursing. Get rid of everything else.

Reply 5

ambusrocks

6

Original post by Stressed24/7

My course i am applying for is adult nursing but i have no idea how to relate my hobbies and interests with it
hobbies are: reading, writing, drawing, crafts, swimming, blogging
interests: tumblr, youtube, socialising, new experiences, volunteering, music, fanficiton

Where have you volunteered?

Reply 6

jelly1000

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Original post by Stressed24/7

My course i am applying for is adult nursing but i have no idea how to relate my hobbies and interests with it
hobbies are: reading, writing, drawing, crafts, swimming, blogging
interests: tumblr, youtube, socialising, new experiences, volunteering, music, fanficiton

some of those shouldn't be mentioned- tumblr, youtube, drawing, reading unless about nursing, crafts, blogging, socialising, new experiences, listening to music, fanfiction not the sort of thing you want to mention on a personal statement as it needs to stay professional.

Anything else you talk briefly about the core skills that you gained from them and how these would help you in nursing e.g. teamwork.

But the main focus should be on relevant stuff- any relevant work experience, relevant reading, knowledge gained from a level subjects e.c.t

Reply 7

Girrrrlllll

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So I’m supposed to write about my subjects but have no idea to link it to nursing My subjects are sociology,religious study, geography, AH English,

Reply 8

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Girrrrlllll

So I’m supposed to write about my subjects but have no idea to link it to nursing My subjects are sociology,religious study, geography, AH English,

You're not supposed to write about your subjects - that's terrible advice that teachers give to students.

Nursing admissions staff know what different subjects involve and what the benefits are for different subjects. Focus your PS on your activities and interests (academic and non acadmeic) relating to nursing.

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