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Geology Personal Statement

The idea that ours is the only planet capable of supporting life is one that has always intrigued me, but the fact that the planet itself is so volatile below the surface is one I find wholly more engaging

I have a passion for understanding the mechanisms at work in our world, from the subduction of oceanic crust, to the formation of mountain chains

It was my passion as a child for Palaeontology that led to me to pursue an A-level in Geology, and it was here that I discovered my interest in the subject as a whole. I am fascinated by prehistoric life, both its physiology and lifestyle. From reading titles such as "Trilobite!" and "Fossils: the Key to the Past", both by Richard Fortey, I feel I have gained a greater understanding of the morphology and modes of life of extinct invertebrates such as Trilobites, and how their evolutionary adaptations allowed them to survive in a rapidly changing ecosystem. I believe that studying the evolutionary change in fossilised organisms is extremely important in understanding how the world changes over time, and how it could change in the future

As well as an interest in prehistoric life, I am also interested in the more economic side of Geology, and how an understanding of the field can lead to the effective management of the earth's resources

My choice of A levels reflects my interest in Science and my desire to better understand my areas of interest. I enjoy the topics that support one another across subject boundaries and scientific disciplines, in particular, the many links between Geography and Geology. Examples of this include Glaciation and Volcanic activity, which have both extensively shaped the landscape of today. Studying these processes and how they have shaped our surroundings in the past allow us to create a much more accurate model of the present. Topics of behaviour and population in Biology Geography and physical processes of today help understanding of past environments In November 2003, I took my interest in Geology abroad, and with the help of Channel 4, raised money for an isolated village in the Bolivian Altiplaneau. The project provided wells and crop houses for the residents, allowing them to continue living in the arid conditions caused by the altitude and underlying bedrock Expand? I am also very involved in the non-academic side if school life, taking part in many extra-curricular activities. In school, I am a member of the senior prefect team and also a house captain, helping to organise many events for lower school pupils and other sixth formers

I am also an active member of the schools charities committee and Fair Trade Group, helping to organise fundraising events. I enjoy music and sing in both the school choir and a close harmony quartet. Through these activities I have developed my ability to co-ordinate and organise others, and myself and have developed a sense of obligation and responsibility. I have also just completed the expedition section of my Duke Of Edinburgh's Gold Award, for which we walked around the Yorkshire Dales collecting information for a project on the geology of the area. The award allowed me to be a part of a team, walking, physical and mental challenge..

It is my love of Geology that leads me to a degree course in the subject, from which I hope to pursue further study and subsequently a career in the field.

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