I need a personal statement that captures my motivation for pusuing psychology at undergraduate level in the UK
Here is an outline
MAL for psych activités
IB psychology, Biology, Economics and AP Psych and Economics
Begin with something about – Human behaviour
Nature vs Nurture
*We inherit genes from our parents, determining our physical make-up. But why may our psychological view of the world differ? How do external factors influence the people we are?
Heart Speaks: Is my podcast
M – Wanted to expand my horizon within Psych, reach out to experts, and discuss views, opinions, along with credible academic theories
A- Began the podcast
L – How I can learn while also spreading positive and helpful information to others
Psych Club
M – Realised that I would’ve wanted some guidance getting into the field when I was younger + want to spread sensitivity about mental health topics and bring awareness to the field of Psych
A – starting and running the club
L – To work with juniors and deal with mental health issues with sensitivity, spreading awareness throughout school via assemblies.
Research – Loss aversion and the upcoming research
M – Want to dive deeper into the subject, having my curiosity spark after reading my own school textbooks
A – Taking on both quantitative and qualitative research
L – The importance of research, data handling, ethical concerns
Q Research on generational transmission of parenting styles
School Extended Essay and IA
M – School requirement
A – Remember I’m doing this for my own benefit!
L – Importance of collaboration and dealing with data and other research studies
Mental Wellness Corner – School Newsletter
M – Realised the school community would benefit from some uplifting
A – Introduced this column , and have written for it in every edition of the newsletter.
L – Gained more knowledge myself while also understanding the world around me
Volunteership with Project Nidar
M- Wanted to further my reach within a larger community
A – Joined Project Nidar as a content writer and social media worker – working on topics of sexual abuse and assault, diving into the psychological theories behind each as well
L – More on human behaviour
Harvard Pre-College Programme
As someone who is interested in Psychology, and particularly the socio-cultural approach to the subject, the course “Stereotypes and Attitudes: The Science of First Impressions” caught my attention at first glance. During a recent class, I came across the working of the “Schema theory” in humans and how as a potential model it illustrates the formation of stereotypes and prejudices. Discussing the many facets that underpin biases and errors in cognitive processes with my peers, further piqued my interest. Additionally, I’m fascinated by the influence of such thinking on behavior, and how this may impact everyday situations.
To be able to work on this subject with the philosophical touch offered by this course would be an amazing opportunity for me to broaden my thinking and understanding of the field. I believe this course will help build my analytical and evaluative skills. The academic rigor of this course will offer insight on the nature of college courses and their work-load, helping me frame my expectations of college life. I also believe that this course will be a stepping stone for me to build my speaking skills, interactive skills, and people – skills.
