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Personal Statement For International Relations

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International relations is a prerequisite for society as it helps others understand how countries are interconnected and how global governments work together for functions to operate properly. As an A-level sociology student, the postmodern view of globalisation can be associated with international relations because it examines the increase of interconnectedness between national boundaries globally. Therefore, I wish to do a degree in international relations with a combined subject.
An international relations course combined with either sociology, politics or social anthropology fascinates me as I want to understand the political, social, economic and cultural relationships nations build. My interest for international relations came from watching documentaries based on American politics and the Arab Spring and reading blogs such as ‘The Economist’. I come from a Somali background and recently in the news they have reported that a famine has occurred in the country. The media have labelled this as one of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis in history of the UN. To be involved in making a difference, 15 secondary school pupils and I organised a food stall selling baked goods to raise money for the Somali famine. In addition, this helped developed organisation and communication skills as I experienced arranging events that were run smoothly and efficiently. Also, my communication skills were used to express my ideas and views in concerning the charity food stall. Outside

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