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Personal Statement:Economics with FrenchTSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > Economics with French
Economics with French Personal StatementI have thoroughly enjoyed my Economics and French courses and I know that my passion for both is able to go much further than my A-level studies. Rarely a day goes by without me picking up my favourite French magazine or reading the latest Economics news. Not long after I started studying economics, the subject inspired me. In my AS examinations, I achieved 96% and 99% in my micro- and macro-economics modules respectively. However, my passion stretches much further than this. I often take the time to read contemporary books, and I especially like those of Tim Harford, Robert Frank and Stephen Levitt. My favourite would have to be “The Undercover Economist”, which uses the tools of economics outside its usual environment, and uses them to recognise the hidden stories behind the forces that control our everyday lives. As well as the light-hearted views on economics, my enthusiasm has also allowed me to plough through “The Wealth of Nations”, written by the famous Adam Smith. To keep track of recent events and analysis, I subscribe to “The Economist” and “Economics Today”, both of which have whetted my interest and also my academic ability in the subject. Although we have not studied it in lessons yet, I have a particular interest in ‘Game Theory’, a branch of applied mathematics most notably used in Economics. It concentrates on what affects particular decisions, while also making clear that rational behaviour does not always lead to the best, or fairest, outcome. As well as the classic Prisoners Dilemma, I enjoy studying the behaviour of cartels, such as ‘OPEC’. I am hoping to study this course at university in order to further my economics knowledge, and I hope to discover much more about the way the world works, especially from a micro-economical perspective. I also hope to further my limited knowledge on econometrics, as my recent reading has made me curious and interested to learn more about this peculiar twist on economics. I also have a great drive for French. Ever since taking it up at high school I have been wowed by the way the language works and also the culture of the people, and the country, of France. This enthusiasm has given me a hard-working attitude, which was proven by my achievement of 100% in both AS modules. I am particularly interested in French youth culture, and regularly read magazines such as ‘Okapi’ and Phosphore’. As well as enjoying learning about the subjects mentioned in the articles, I love the fact that as the more I read, the less I have to pick up the dictionary! I also love learning the grammatical aspects of the language, as I feel that this is where the beauty of the language lies. Over the summer, in order to further my knowledge and passion for languages, I attended a weeklong summer school at a university. I relished at the opportunity to improve my grammar, vocabulary and even my poetic analytical skills, as well as meeting people who, like me, had a true love for languages. In addition to my studies I have a very active role concerning the college. I am a member of the Student Languages Committee, which has involved me developing the filing system for past papers, guiding first year students with their language studies and also arranging ‘Taster Days’ for year 10 students from local high schools. Last March I was elected on to the Board of Governors by my fellow students, meaning that I am involved in the decision-making with everything concerning the college, as well as being on the ‘Sticks ‘n’ Stones’ team, which go out to local primary schools to teach children about the dangers of bullying. My jobs as a local football referee and a meat and fish counter assistant have allowed me to develop my communcation and interaction skills. To summarise I feel that my passion for my studies combined with my determination to succeed will give me the best to chance to study for a degree and also further my knowledge and understanding of Economics and French. Universities Applied to:
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