Learning activity 4

Evidence: Writing my personal statement

To me chemistry is the science of how the world works, and is very much involved
in tackling the problems faced by our modern society. Chemistry is on our bodies,
our food and our environment, every time we light a match, boil an egg or simply
breathe in and out, we perform a chemical reaction. It is a science that is
instrumental in shaping the world of the future, with almost every technological
innovation and important breakthrough involving chemistry. There is so much more
to chemistry that white coats, Bunsen burners and test tubes.
I really want to study chemistry because it can open the door to careers both inside
and outside the lab. Chemistry graduate are well prepared to assume professional
positions in industry, education, or public service. Chemists are one of the most in
demand scientists, and are highly sought after in numerous other occupations
which make direct use of their scientific knowledge. It will also not just restrict me
to chemistry, but can be a stepping stone to many other professions.
On a more personal level my experiences to date have led me to understand the
importance of listening to others, as well as thorough research, preparation and the
significance of being flexible. As an independent person I feel that my strongest
individual strengths are an ability to work quickly and accurately, concentrate for
long periods of time and to be able to work to deadlines. In problem solving I am
logical, analytical and give attention to detail, I also have an ingrained habit of
analyzing everything before I make any important decisions.
After leaving school I went straight to SENA where I studied a chemistry
technology applied to the industry. I learnt all about how properties react with each
other and change. My experience there gave me an excellent understanding of all
the aspects of molecules, their physical and chemical properties, their composition
and structure, their synthesis. I gained a comprehensive understanding about the
laboratory uses and techniques, Soil, carbon, water and food sampling and
chemical reactions, periodic trends, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and
thermodynamics. I felt it was a worthwhile experience that has fully prepared me
for university.
Up until recently I had a job as a laboratory practitioner, working with a drug design
and development group. My duties included; preparing materials and samples for
the labs following checklists, pharmacokinetic research, interactions,
incompatibilities, plant supervision, organoleptic panelist and development and
implementation of new products and pharmaceutical forms.
Choosing where to study is an important decision for me. After much consideration
I have decided to apply to your university because your institution is committed to
high quality teaching and student support, and it is also very active in research. I
am a perseverant person who works and studies hard to achieve good results in
my academic and professional life, also I am a confident and careful person, that
being organized obtains repeatable and reproducible laboratory results, whose
reports report the results in a clean and orderly manner.