admission essay... need Help!!!?

Question

i have to write an essay for the university, i want to get accepted. Help me please!!!
Here is what I am supposed to write about in the essay:


"State concisely why you would like to study British and American studies"


I've started writing but i don't know how to describe it . I mean I'm interested but need some pointers to start ( well i don't know how to describe love learning sth when there's no other reasons :( )


PS: This faculty's in Thailand and the programme was developed in full recognition of the growing importance of the need to understand the cultures of the United Kingdom and the United States, both in their own right and as major influences on the rest of the world, especially on the region of Southeast Asia. Such an understanding is deemed necessary for effective integration and application of specialised knowledge in the multicultural community of the present era of globalisation.

Answer 1

The key is to write a strong and "catchy" personal statement.


A person statement is made up of three things in a one-page sigle-spaced essay:

First, begin with a personal narrative (a short biographical story) that tells them something about you...a learning experience, a trip you took, or some other tale that lets them know about you without actually TELLING them (**this is the key). Per your PS, I would suggest a story that lets them know you understand diversity and that cultural differences not only occur but should be embraced - again, don't TELL them this...SHOW them this through a story of your experience. It seems funny to begin an essay with a story, "When my brother came in that day and told us there was a new family moving in next door, I ran to the window to sneak a look", but it catches the attention of the admissions officers who read the same thing over and over. "I am smart. I love to learn. I am diverse." Boring!

Second, list a goal or two (not what you want to do as a job, but what you want to DO with your life - careers are a means to achieve goals). Examples would be to work with kids, to travel, to be financially secure, to work with computers, to have a large family, to experiment with things, to build things, to share experiences, to teach others...

Finally, end with how this university in particular will train you to gain the best career to help you achieve those goals (that goal).

Remember that they will have your transcripts - there is no need to tell them that you are a good student; they also know about their university and where they live, so it's pointless (and kind of insulting) to tell them about those things (ex: don't say the weather is great, or that they have a wonderful program...). Focus on YOU - where you've been in life, where you want to go in life, and how this university program will help you get there.

Answer 2

I have a deep sincere curiosity and desire to learn about the ways and the people of your country. While I could choose any other country, your climate is appealing, your culture is different but still relaxed, and the weather there is desireable. I can't make this claim about other foreign countries.

I hope these reasons, along with my academic record, will help you to consider me favorably for your program.

I look forward to a favorable response, regarding this matter, soon.




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Answer 3

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