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Personal Statement:Spanish 1TSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > Spanish 1
Spanish Personal StatementChoosing to study Spanish at University was not a difficult decision for me, as I have always been fascinated in learning about new cultures through food, film, literature and meeting new people. I would love to become so advanced in Spanish that I could move to a Spanish speaking country and teach; giving something back to the places that I have learnt so much about. Studying Spanish at A Level not only developed my understanding of the language but also the cultural and social aspects of Spain. For example, I have particularly enjoyed learning about the films and art that have come from Hispanic directors and actresses, like Pedro Almodovar and Penelope Cruz, to artists like Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali. Learning about the greats in the Hispanic 'world' made me research into them and I have now developed a great interest for the art of Kahlo. Another aspect that interested me were the festivals that Hispanic countries are host to; El Dia de Los Muertos was a particular festival that I researched for one of my AS exams. I found it enlightening and interesting how they celebrate the dead and their loved one's lives instead of mourning which seems to be the opposite to my culture. I hope in the future to be able to visit Mexico when this particular festival is being held, as I perceived it to be colourful and full of music and dance. I am also interested in the idea of a Spanish national identity and whether this is 'true' for people living in the Basque region. To further my interest in Spanish, I am hoping to do the Spanish Eisteddfod in November, a speaking competition, which will not only increase my awareness and ability of the Spanish language but will also give me more confidence in speaking it. I am also improving my listening skills by listening to Spanish radio and understanding the different accents that come across; just like the English have. I have also mentored a GCSE Spanish student and so understand how difficult it is to teach the language if the student is not familiar with it, which is something that I'm hoping to work with post University. When I travelled to Spain in 2006, I visited numerous local markets, where I spoke Spanish with the sellers to try and get what I wanted across to them. Even though sometimes I didn't get exactly what I wanted, it made me realise the pace of the language and how beautiful it sounds when native speakers speak it. My work in and out of school has helped me to become a responsible and disciplined person. I have worked in a primary school, which is where I taught small groups of children, and two different cafes, one being near a busy beach. Most of the customers weren't from Jersey and it therefore increased my confidence with talking to non-English speakers and teaching them a little bit about the Island. I have written an article for and I help with the school newsletter, which is where I learnt about meeting deadlines. In addition, studying English Language has helped me a great deal when it comes to learning the 'technical' aspect of the language, as it helps me transfer knowledge of grammar like verbs, pronouns and different tenses. I have helped out with organising a charity auction and Chique Week, a week of fundraising for charities, which made me feel part of the whole school community. I have also passed dance exams to a Grade B standard, which developed my skill of listening to others, working in a group and it also required me to be disciplined. Going to University to study Spanish will give me the ability to reach my goal of bringing a new language into someone's life. It will give me the opportunity to become fluent in a language I love and provide an outlet for my enthusiasm, hard work and creativity. Universities Applied to:
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