Personal Statement help please!!

Hi, So I am applying for university to hopefully study Nursing, Midwifery or maybe Childs Nursing, however when I am writing my personal statement I can't figure out what to write about myself or my experiences that are relevant to the course.

Was just mainly looking for some advice or help to see if I could get some pointers. Is there specific things I should add about myself and others? Is there anything specific that the University Reps will be looking for within myself and my personal statement?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks so much

Hi, So I am applying for university to hopefully study Nursing, Midwifery or maybe Childs Nursing, however when I am writing my personal statement I can't figure out what to write about myself or my experiences that are relevant to the course.

Was just mainly looking for some advice or help to see if I could get some pointers. Is there specific things I should add about myself and others? Is there anything specific that the University Reps will be looking for within myself and my personal statement?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks so much

Hi, So I am applying for university to hopefully study Nursing, Midwifery or maybe Childs Nursing, however when I am writing my personal statement I can't figure out what to write about myself or my experiences that are relevant to the course.

Was just mainly looking for some advice or help to see if I could get some pointers. Is there specific things I should add about myself and others? Is there anything specific that the University Reps will be looking for within myself and my personal statement?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks so much

Hi, So I am applying for university to hopefully study Nursing, Midwifery or maybe Childs Nursing, however when I am writing my personal statement I can't figure out what to write about myself or my experiences that are relevant to the course.

Was just mainly looking for some advice or help to see if I could get some pointers. Is there specific things I should add about myself and others? Is there anything specific that the University Reps will be looking for within myself and my personal statement?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks so much

Hi,

I would echo what others have said and link every experience you have back to how it relates to the course. Such as if you had a part time job in a shop/restaurant you built communication skills and problem solving skills during that role.

I would also relate things such as any volunteering roles you may have had and how that'll help you with nursing or midwifery. Include key words such as compassion, empathy and caring into your personal statement as these are the types of qualities that nursing interviewers will be looking for. As long as you can link it all back to how it will make you a better nurse then it is relevant.

I hope this is of some assistance and I wish you the best of luck with your application,

Mary
London South Bank University Student Rep - 3rd year Children's Nursing

I absolutely disagree with all of the students posting on this thread. Tenuous links between random things isn’t going to make your PS compelling.

before you start on your PS you need to decide which course you’re applying for. All 3 of your possible options can fill their courses many times over with applicants who are 100% committed to that specific degree and career.

Figure out what you want to study first. THEN look for the specific insights and experiences that that career is looking for. All 3 are tough degrees and careers - admissions staff will be looking for evidence in your PS that you understand what the degree and career involve and that you have the capability and motivation to succeed.

Hey PQ hope you're okay.

Just replying to say I read all the replies and I took your advice on the end regarding finding the right course for me and focus on that one specific one.

I have an interview next Wednesday to hopefully go and study Adult Nursing! (fingers crossed haha)

Thanks a bunch for the help I really do appreciate it!