Duke of Edinburgh

Should the socioeconomic standing of a country govern the quality of its citizens’ lives? Our opportunities, values and lifestyles seem dependant on our heritage. The concept of wealth disparity was made apparent to me when I undertook my gold Duke of Edinburgh Award in Morocco, particularly when I travelled from the extravagant riads of Marrakech to an impoverished village in the Atlas Mountains to help build a school. This inspired me to read Paul Collier’s “The Bottom Billion” and Jeffrey Sachs’

I am highly aware of the fact that Adult nursing is a demanding profession that requires much more dedication and commitment than just a deep rooted aspiration to care for people if they were to succeed in carrying out their duties professionally and competently. Although, driven by a desire to help those with medical conditions is undoubtedly one of my defining attributes. Being very close to my uncle from a young age, I spent hours sitting at a hospital bedside with my mother to see him battling

Studying Psychology at both A-level and undergraduate level has greatly advanced my knowledge and enthusiasm into the extensive investigation of the human brain and behaviour. The discipline of Psychology requires an open mind, a critical perspective, and a keen desire to make positive societal contributions. As a teacher of Psychology, I not only hope to convey my passion for the field, but to utilise these characteristics in order to build a good rapport with students and to encourage them to take

checkout assistant has given me the chance to communicate with people of different ages and backgrounds, whilst also teaching me the importance of being independent, punctual and self reliant, all of which are appreciated qualities. Completing the Duke of Edinburgh award has led to my increase in self confidence, teamwork skills and resilience. It also helped to improve my patience with other people, and to develop social skills as well as conveying that I am a committed and dedicated individual to any

Redefining conventional education standards and challenging learning norms, I am a devout believer in experiential learning to challenge myself and the world around me. A leader is an individual who embraces different perspectives, creates unity, and foster an environment conducive to the shared success of a larger group. Cognizant of this, I believe that I possess three main attributes that attest to my ability as a Schulich Leader: my passion for learning, desire to implement a change, and drive

The book 'Tales of a Midwife' has inspired me to choose a career as a nurse. This book has given me the idea of the nursing life and the responsibilities nurses have to take in order to be a successful nurse. While visiting the hospital to see my baby cousin who was under special support as he was a premature baby, I felt involved emotionally. Afterwards, it made me eager to know the reason behind his medical condition and how to overcome it. While noticing the nurse at the ward as she approaches

When challenged as to why I would want to pursue a career in medicine, my response includes an acknowledgement of the realities of an intensely stressful and academically rigorous profession, but also a recognition of the rewards that come with having the ability to make a real difference to peoples’ lives. We depend on medicine in our weakest times and seek strength in those who dedicate themselves to research, prevention and treatment and I believe I have both the compassion and motivation to make

My aspiration to become a nurse developed during the time of my mother's illness when I observed seeing how the nurses involved treated and cared for her. This really inspired me to pursue a career as a nurse. In the future after completing my degree I plan to enroll in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Nursing Officer, I have decided on this career path after talking with members of staff at my squadron who have given me great confidence that this is the right route for me to take as I want to join

Oxford; from Oxford, Smith earned a degree and graduated from the school with an expansive understanding of literature (“Adam Smith”). After completing his education, Smith began giving lectures throughout universities including the University of Edinburgh; from these lectures, Smith gained a reputable status in the education world. In 1751, this renowned position earned him a place in Glasgow’s

me to become a role model for younger students. By having to take on additional responsibilities, whilst preventing them from interfering with my academic studies, I have been able to develop invaluable time management skills. As part of my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, I secured a volunteer position at Daventry Library. Interacting with the public in a customer service role helped me to develop communication and problem solving skills, both of which will be useful to University life, in group