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Personal Statement:Computer Science 18TSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > Computer Science 18
Computer Science Personal StatementBeing fond of problem solving, I have always been keen on computers as they allow problems to be solved efficiently and in ways that were never possible. In today's world, the study of computer science leads to everything from investigating the effects of global warming to predicting the effects of an economic downturn, or even the impacts of swine flu. Developing a deeper understanding in this area will hugely widen my horizon and will hopefully improve the way we use computers in the future. My A-level subjects contribute to my knowledge of computing and how it can be applied. The study of mathematics equips me with the tools I need in order to become a progressive computer scientist. I also find the applications of calculus to be particularly interesting. Physics has taught me the electronics behind computers. Furthermore, it gives me an insight into the possible paths computer science could take in the future, like quantum computers. I am also investigating power consumption of loudspeakers at different frequencies for my practical work. Chemistry uses computers to perform researches and economics depends very much on computers to model statistics. Studying these subjects has helped me appreciate the importance of computer science, and the need to continue development in this area. Currently I take computing as an AS subject in year 13 and find it challenging as well as enjoyable, especially with Java programming and how computers actually process data. I am really fascinated by the Internet. Its ability to connect information around the world together has led me to create my own website, where I make a collection of favourite quotations. Along the way, I have managed to learn HTML, how to host a website and how the Internet works. Being a member of the Quantum Mechanics Society and the Pythagorean Club has widened my perspective beyond classroom teachings. Quantum mechanics lectures have shown me secrets of our mysterious world and how they are about to change our understanding of it. Pythagorean lectures taught me how maths can be used to calculate unimaginable things like how a flu would spread, which is very useful when applied to real world situations, as the most appropriate response could be made. Since being a teenager, I have always been interested in music and how it is able to alter our emotional states, making us cheerful, sad or relaxed with different genres. Thereafter I have always been an enthusiast in this area, trying to learn various instruments and listen to different types of music. At present I play the guitar, drums, saxophone and piano. Outside my academic studies, I am also a gold Duke of Edinburgh candidate. Having just done the practice expedition in the Yorkshire Dales, I realised just how much hard work it was. On the other hand, I am proud to have done it because it has trained me to be a more open-minded person in many ways. Trekking up steep mountains with a heavy rucksack on my back has made me realise the importance of teamwork and the support essential to keep going. In essence, it has taught me how to make the best out of the worst. Having finished my first year of sixth form abroad in the UK, I have learnt to live a more independent life, where managing time and planning ahead are crucial. I also had to adapt to a new environment, which is completely different to what I was familiar with. Though there have been some difficulties, in the end it has taught me many invaluable lessons including the ability to deal with problems wisely. I am also in the Tours Team in which I represent the School by introducing visitors to the school on open days. Being part of this team has improved my communication skill as well as being a more understanding person. I pursue becoming a part of the expanding world of computer science because I believe it will be even more useful, if not essential, to our lives in the near future. Advances in computing will change how we live forever. Universities Applied to:
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