What can I do to boost my Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement?

I am considering applying to do mechanical engineering at university and I will have to write my personal statement before January 2021. I didn't think I would do engineering until recently so I have very little to show that I actually want to study the subject and that I understand what the subject involves. Could I please get some advice on what background reading I should be doing, what books and podcasts could give me a better understanding of mechanical engineering? Also my school keeps telling us to do a MOOC does anybody know any good ones on this topic?
Thanks,
James

What sort of hobbies do you have? You don;t need a vast amount of 'stuff' if you can demonstrate interest in how things work.

https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/mechanical-engineering

Ideally chose a university course with a year in industry - the newer universities tend to prepare you better for the workplace.

Thanks,
I have quite a few things that I can put on my personal statement like sport and music, however I have nothing engineering related and no hobbies that can demonstrate that I am interested in how things work as engineering has only recently come to my interest. What might I be able to use as 'evidence' to show that I am interested, and actually show me if I am interested, I just don't know where to start.

Thanks,
I have quite a few things that I can put on my personal statement like sport and music, however I have nothing engineering related and no hobbies that can demonstrate that I am interested in how things work as engineering has only recently come to my interest. What might I be able to use as 'evidence' to show that I am interested, and actually show me if I am interested, I just don't know where to start.

I am considering applying to do mechanical engineering at university and I will have to write my personal statement before January 2021. I didn't think I would do engineering until recently so I have very little to show that I actually want to study the subject and that I understand what the subject involves. Could I please get some advice on what background reading I should be doing, what books and podcasts could give me a better understanding of mechanical engineering? Also my school keeps telling us to do a MOOC does anybody know any good ones on this topic?
Thanks,
James

Russell Group Guide are offering free personal statement help , this is their page www.facebook.com/RGguide