[Daisy08]

Hi.

I want to do History at uni and I've done work experience in a library as my form tutor said that we must have some to put on our personal statement.

Today I was told by my tutor that this has no relevance and I need to do some 'appropriate' work shadowing. Although if I did some in the natural history museum it still probably wouldn't be good enough

I just wondered if anyone else who has applied has needed work experience on their personal statement?

Thanx

[Daisy08]

Anyone????

[kat2pult]

It does tend to help, especially with subjects which have high competition. Try and get a variety of work experiences, so as you said, working in the natural history museum and some other places.

Work experience is helpful but not essential.

[bohemian_like_you]

What kat2pult said is a good idea - try and get as many history-related work experiences as possible, such as helping at a school, museums like you said (I don't see why a natural history wouldn't be good enough.....). Try a lot of museums. I think History might be a competitive course so try and get as much as you can in order to stand out.

[Daisy08]

To be honest I'm thinking of just not applying and getting a job somewhere. Thanks anyway.