Duke of Edinburgh

I did not always want to be a doctor. My interest grew out of witnessing the suffering that health issues have caused to my loved ones, myself, and even complete strangers. When my mother was diagnosed with diabetes our family was disheartened but in the realisation of the long path that lay ahead in managing her lifelong condition I appreciated the hope that doctors gave us - that things could be better even if they were not perfect. I want to give people that hope, and when I discovered my love

Controlling, shaping and changing the general opinion fascinate me and the ability to give a voice to the voiceless has pushed me into learning the artistries of the media world. I believe that communicating is a fundamental pillar of human experience; we have to communicate with each other because, far from being a need or a survival instinct, media has evolved into something more than a visual aspect. Studying media at post 16 has opened my eyes on how media has the power to create and stop social

Throughout the past few years, I have become increasingly interested in criminology and my ultimate goal is to become a police officer. I want to be able to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of crimes and explore how they affect people in different societies. After exploring different course possibilities throughout the past year, criminology sounded the most appealing to me. In the United Kingdom, the rise in the prison population means that UK taxpayers pay over £40 per

sporting village where I participate in rock climbing. In college, I take part in different types of sports, individually and as part of a team such as, badminton and volleyball. I have taken part in many extracurricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award scheme. I am immensely proud of this achievement, although I found it to be a challenge. I feel like this award has increased my self-confidence as well as enhancing my communication and teamwork skills. This contributes to my course

One thing that I have always deeply questioned and found both fascinating and disturbing is how the brain of a criminal works. Even though, I feel that I am an empathetic person I could never comprehend how one could be capable of intentional harm to another being. This is one of the main reasons why I would like to study Criminology. Recently, I read ‘Criminology: The Basics’ by Sandra Walklate which enabled me to deepen my preliminary knowledge of the subject. The idea of justice being like beauty

collaboratively with others. I enjoyed working with motivated people and actively sharing knowledge, as this enabled me to develop my listening and communication skills which are important qualities found in pharmacists. By participating in Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award I have developed my team work and problem solving skills. Although the expedition was very challenging, I enjoyed helping and motivating others. I also enhanced my understanding of laboratory analysis when I visited the microbiology

‘Alex’s Adventures in Numberland’ forms my current reading. This makes sense as I wish to read Computer Science and Mathematics, believing them to be complementary. I am confident that l am well suited and capable of tackling such a difficult degree as instinctively I lean towards the Scientific - hence Maths, Further Maths and Physics. With reference to Computer Science, I have been involved in a variety of ways for some time and my enthusiasm has developed at an exponential rate. This interest

I have always been fascinated by every aspect of film and television. From the way in which various creative industries interact in the process of production to the way in which they are received by the audience and the impact they can have on cultures and societies. Therefore, I believe studying Media and Sociology as a combined course will further my knowledge and help me understand how societies are portrayed from various perspectives. I am now aiming to gain further specific knowledge that will

Since volunteering in various youth organisation in my early teens, I have been drawn to a career in teaching, imparting my knowledge and making a difference in the lives of young people. Positively impacting upon children as they develop in self-awareness, confidence and ability, is an enormous privilege. I completed one week of work experience in a local primary school and have returned there to volunteer for three hours a week and during my study leave. This has provided me with the opportunity

These skills were similar to those I acquired during an expedition for my bronze Duke of Edinburgh award where I had the responsibility of guiding a team of four across Epping Forest. In setting targets to be completed in a certain amount of time, I was able to develop my leadership and teamwork skills, which would play a vital part within