Nothing impressive to write for personal statement
What should I write if I have nothing impressive done? I haven't participated in any outstanding activities, mostly just club related stuff that I did only so I could pass that part, I haven't done many extracurriculars, I just don't know what to write, cuz saying that I'm a person who gets good grades and nothing else doesn't seem very good.
Original post by changt3
What should I write if I have nothing impressive done? I haven't participated in any outstanding activities, mostly just club related stuff that I did only so I could pass that part, I haven't done many extracurriculars, I just don't know what to write, cuz saying that I'm a person who gets good grades and nothing else doesn't seem very good.
What course are you applying to
Try get some work experience or do some wider reading
Original post by changt3
I'm probably trying for a Bachelor of Engineering in HKUST, HKU, CHKU, or a related subject. Work experience is going to be a bit iffy since I'm in Y13 now and will be focusing on studies mainly. What kind of wider reading do you recommend?
Hi @changt3
You could try to do some super curricular activities like online MOOC's or reading journal articles around an interesting topic, as these shows you have explored your passion for the subject in your own time, which you could include in your personal statement.
Hope this helps!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)
Original post by changt3
What should I write if I have nothing impressive done? I haven't participated in any outstanding activities, mostly just club related stuff that I did only so I could pass that part, I haven't done many extracurriculars, I just don't know what to write, cuz saying that I'm a person who gets good grades and nothing else doesn't seem very good.
what every place recommends is doing further reading, talk about a book on your subject, with your clubs mention the qualities you supposedly gained that will help and make them something that will seem useful for your subject. here is a part of mine, i cant tell if its amazing and frankly I could have gone into more detail about my personal opinion but at least for some inspo . (meant for theoretical physics.)
'My enjoyment of this process has reinforced that this is the right path for me. I found studying quantum physics particularly interesting, and seeing how scientists came to an explanation for the initially puzzling nature of light was extremely valuable. To uncover more, I have watched several lectures held by the Royal Institution, and my favourite was based on quantum fields, presented by David Tong. The number of fluctuations present in a vacuum and their mathematical complexity were intriguing; however, the exclusion of gravity from the standard model caught my attention the most. Progressing in this field at a time when the two fundamental ideas are incompatible is incredibly exciting. To understand how experts are approaching this puzzle, I read 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions' by Thomas Kuhn, and was surprised to see how often anomalies are rejected and, in response, theories are simply tweaked. He highlighted how crucial it is to have the willingness to change perspective, which I agree with. This has made me even more curious about the aim to quantise gravity, and over this summer I plan to read 'Loop Quantum Gravity for Everyone' by Rodolfo Gambini and Jorge Pullin.
Currently, I am working through 'A Problem Solver's Handbook' by UKMT. While the questions require minimum knowledge, I can see my abilities have improved since starting my studies. The broad syllabus has allowed me to quickly see the underlying aspects of a problem and enhanced my creativity and confidence, preventing me from relying on patterns when faced with a difficult question. Since learning about light cones, I became interested in mathematical models, and I found this growth exciting as modelling requires the ability to abstract.
I am part of my local volleyball club, and the importance of strategies is what originally sparked my interest in this sport. My position as a setter relies heavily on good communication skills and strong teamwork, and I believe these experiences have honed my ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a collective goal. '
I am part of my local volleyball club, and the importance of strategies is what originally sparked my interest in this sport. My position as a setter relies heavily on good communication skills and strong teamwork, and I believe these experiences have honed my ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a collective goal. '
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