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Personal Statement:Economics and MathematicsTSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > Economics and Mathematics
Economics and Mathematics Personal StatementMy interest in both Mathematics and Economics has grown through the challenges presented to me in my A level studies. While Mathematics as a subject has always been of huge enjoyment throughout my time at school, the A level course has furthered my understanding of and passion for the subject, offering a diverse range of new concepts. I am enthused mostly by the pure and statistics modules, as the pure modules have consistently challenged my way of thinking, whilst the statistics modules showed me a clear and concise application for my mathematical knowledge. One aspect of the maths course which I particularly enjoyed was the work on proofs in FP1. The precision, reasoning and rigour behind reaching such a definite result greatly appealed to me. Proving formulae which had been assumptions in earlier pure modules proved to be a very rewarding experience which helped to deepen my knowledge and stimulate my interest of the work done previously. Economics was a new subject for me at A level, presenting me with unfamiliar problems. I quickly realised that the applications for economics are endless and the simple economic concepts of supply and demand can explain many of the world’s problems. The modules on the macroeconomy particularly interested me as I was fortunate to begin studying economics at a time when it could be applied to real life situations, providing me with many opportunities to apply my newfound economic understanding. Reading the ‘Economic Naturalist’ series of books and Tim Harford’s ‘The Undercover Economist’, has extended my application of knowledge outside of the A level syllabus, and has shown me some interesting ideas. Harford’s comments on price targeting and how prices can show a lot more than we first consider, such as the status of the consumer and how they view their own social standing were particularly provoking. One area of economics I would particularly like to study is econometrics as it would allow me to see how I can apply my knowledge of Mathematics to economic theory. Outside of my formal study, I participate in the UKMT Maths Challenges, and have been an entrant in the team challenges for the past two years. Alongside this, I help with the arrangement of a number of events to assist other young people in their own learning of maths, which include fortnightly sessions for the junior maths team, and a yearly event to promote maths to groups of year 6’s in the local area. The latter, arranged solely by 6th form students has provided me with skills of organisation and leadership. Alongside this, throughout my first year in the 6th form, I spent time assisting a year 7 student, who struggled with his Maths and English. Through one session a week I helped to improve his confidence with both subjects, and began to make the subjects more enjoyable for him. In addition to this, I recently joined the school debating league. This has been of great benefit to me, helping to develop my evaluative skills, confidence of public speaking and skill of trying different approaches to those I would normally use. This has been of great benefit to me in Maths and Economics, as well as helping me outside of school, helping me to master a group interview situation to successfully gain employment. Working within a large store environment has taught me important skills of team work and co-operation, which I feel will be a benefit to me in the future, as they are vital skills for the area of work I would like to enter. I look forward to the opportunity of furthering my knowledge and skills at university, while developing my current interests to the best of my ability. Universities Applied to:
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