Personal Development Project

Presented to
Miss Piyawan Sunasuan

Presented by
Chompunake Wongwaiworrapong (6461294)
 SOP and Interview
23 October 2023

SOP outline research

https://gentstudyabroad.com/statement-of-purpose/
- 1-1.5 pages
- Time New Roman size 12 – 14 and Line Spacing about 1.2 – 1.5
- Shouldn’t copy others’ statements of purpose and lies about your own skills

MIDS requirement 2022

Appointment for leadership interview

25 October 2023
Interview Script
Please introduce yourself
- My name is Chompunake Wongwaiworrapong. I’m currently studying in Grade 12 at Mahidol
University International Demonstration School. In the past, I studied at DarunaRatchaburi Witaed
Suksa School from kindergarten until grade 9.
- During my time in MUIDS, I took science electives which are food science, anatomy, integrated
science, and advanced chemistry since I am interested in science subjects.
- I have noticed that I have been interested in being a dentist since I was in grade 9 because I think
of the past when I had an appointment with my dentist, I always wanted to visit the clinic because
I felt safe and relaxed at the same time.
- When I noticed myself I started going to the open houses of many universities to take a look at
their dentist program and I also went for an internship at Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Dental Hospital
for 5 days. I have looked at how dentists actually work, how they interact with their patience, and
their process of working. This allows me to be more interested in this career.
Why did you choose this university?
- Because this university is one of the universities that has an international dental program which
suits my needs and also my dream in the future that I want to treat patients globally, not just those
who are Thai (can be people from any country, if I be able to communicate with them, then it
would be beneficial for both me and the patient).
What can you bring to the university?
- From my passion of being a dentist, I believe in myself that I would be contributing positively to
the class or the activities in the university that have been made such as exchanging ideas or
discussion in class, joining the club or being the staff in the open house. Also, I want to be a
person who others can rely on and help those who need it.
What are your weaknesses?
- Even Though I think being an enthusiastic person is my strength, I work my best and try very
hard to achieve my goals, but being this kind of person sometimes puts too much pressure on
myself. This causes me to become an overthinking person and also self criticism.
What work experience have you done? What did it teach you?
- I have a chance to join a volunteer group and the red cross youth club in the school which takes
me to a small school in the rural area and also the children center care. This made me notice that
there are lots of people who didn’t get a chance in their life such as receiving a good education or
being in a good environment, and the most important thing is having good health.
- I have also been volunteer staff in the school open house and the MUIDS 11 first meet. This
taught me how to work as a team, ways to communicate with new people, and ways to solve the
immediate problems.
What do you see yourself doing after university?
- I see myself who has a routine of going to the hospital in the morning and ending up with the
dental clinic in the afternoon. Meeting lots of new people and helping my patients to fully express
the emotion through their smile while also having good dental care. Also, seeing myself going to
the rural area to help people, who don't have a chance to go to the dental hospital or dental clinic,
about their dental care.
- Moreover, I wanted to study to be a specialist in dental implants because I want to take care of
older people, so they can use the full ability of their teeth for chewing.
What achievement are you most proud of?
- Winning the MUIC young tech and receiving the awards is the things that I am very proud of
because before joining this competition I was a person who always stay in my safezone and I
don’t want to step out from it since I don’t want to me disappointed of myself if things don’t be in
the way I want it to be. But this competition has opened up my world, it gives me a chance to try
new things, my team also believes in me and they never judge me, so this causes me to not be
afraid to fail.
- The definition of achievement from my perspective is not just receiving the awards, but it is also
about achieving the goals that I have set for myself. During my childhood, I always wanted to
know about myself. I wanted to know what dreams I have or what I want to be in the future. Now,
I have realized what I want to be, which is being a dentist and I want to help people globally,
especially people who don’t have a chance to receive good dental care.
Why should we offer you a place?
- Since I have a chance to go for an internship at Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Dental Hospital. I have
already been in the real situation where the dentist was and I have seen how they treat their
patient or how they do the real work. From this I have noticed that it is the things that I like and
have passion for. So, if I have a chance to study dentistry I would use the passion I have to
contribute both mentally and physically to the university community.

26 October 2023

Interview with Mr. Steban

Sop first draft

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”, this quote made me become a
person who tries my best in the things I am interested in. Imagine being a patient who has an
appointment with the dentist four times a year. When I was young, I always asked for a balloon
and sticker after finishing the appointment. I have never cried when I know that I have to go to
the dental clinic since I always trust in my dentist and I feel safe when I am with her. This
inspired me to start exploring the world of dentistry and become interested in this occupation
since I wanted to take care of others' teeth and want my patients to have trust in me as I do, so
no one has to be worried when they have an appointment with the dentist.
I always see myself as a person whose routine is going to the hospital and ending up at
the clinic. For that dream to come true, I started to focus on studying biology in my school. I
went to the open houses of many universities where they would have dentistry workshops for
students who were interested in this career path. I have tried to do dental filling on the tooth
statue. There was a time when I was confused about whether I liked being a doctor or a dentist. I
found out my own answer after I had a chance to go for an internship at Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Dental Hospital for 5 days. This allows me to truly know about this career, it shows me the dark
side of becoming a dentist which some might not like, but this causes me to have more passion
for this occupation.
After I went to an internship, I got a chance to see a doctor treat a disabled child which
gave me the answer that I wanted about being a dentist. This occupation is not just to treat
normal people, but we should be concerned about everyone. It requires lots of patience and
understanding towards our patients. The most important thing that I realized is we can not
choose our own patients and we need to treat everyone equally no matter who they are. It is not
just about making people look more charming, but it also allows people to use their teeth
effectively. Moreover, this causes me to see myself clearer and set a goal that if I were a dentist, I
would like to help people who do not have a chance to go to the clinic or the hospital, I wanted to
change their lives not just for use their teeth effectively but also look charming at the same time.
As I see my dream clearer, I would find the path that would take me to achieve my goal.
Being in the environment that suits me could help me to develop more efficiently. Studying in
the international program would allow me to help people in various countries, not just only in
Thailand. By receiving a chance to be a student in Mahidol University would allow me to learn
and gain the best theoretical knowledge for my future career to help others.
7 November 2023

SOP reviewer 1 - Miss Piyawan

Overall comment: I find the story does not show your reasons for studying a dentistry program
so clearly. Most reasons are quite weak and do not really connect to the experiences you
mentioned. The grandparents’ part is hard to tell; how could that inspire you to be a dentist?
Seeing the treatment of the disabled child is also not linked to equal access to treatment, how
someone can’t afford the price, or your goal to enhance the overall charm of others. The main
idea is somehow confusing. The good part is that you describe your learning background and
internship journey. This part can be elaborated on even more. You only need to present more
details for each activity so it shows your skill development and your strengths.
Lastly, I suggest that once you edit the work, you can use QuillBot to paraphrase your wording to
be more fluent and sharp.

Score 4/6
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIHipQu2jTNyBRFHVNR-zEjML5j8HBfnhYfbLLpLykc
/edit?usp=sharing

10 November 2023

SOP reviewer 2 - Mr. Len

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yIcmtrgxHKrkm4VUA8X_Et6CGNFd8jE_aFzI0ApsXg
g/edit?usp=sharing

SOP reviewer 3 - Naijai Metzger

Comment: I really like the background story that links back to your childhood and shows that
there is a sentimental aspect for your reasoning of wanting to study dentistry. I mostly see room
for improvement for making the sentences more concise or improving flow between paragraphs,
and some minor grammatical errors, but overall the SOP does a great job at illustrating your
reasons for studying this field at this specific university
Score: 5/6

15 November 2023

Put my first draft into Quillbot by following Miss Fon Comments

19 November 2023

Final draft

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. This quote is what made me
become a person who tries my best at the things I am passionate about. When I was younger,
upon completion of my four annual dental checkups, I requested to receive a balloon and
sticker. I never cried because I felt secure and safe in my dentist's presence. She always spoke
politely to me and inquired about the topics that interested me, which eased all of my anxieties.
My interest in dentistry was also sparked by witnessing my grandparents' shame and
embarrassment when they realized they had left their dentures behind at the restaurant. I never
wanted to go through that, but I wanted to provide dental care for others. I do not want other
people to feel awkward and ashamed when they leave behind dentures in a restaurant, as my
grandparents did. As much as I trusted my own dentist, I wish for my patients to trust me
similarly. I want to be able to give my own patients the same level of attention and comfort.
My father has always wanted me to become a doctor, so when I was younger, I was not
sure if I wanted to be a doctor or a dentist. In school, I started concentrating on studying
biology, which was about the human body and living things, in order to fulfill that dream. At that
point, I realized science is a field I enjoy and excel at, one that was relevant to a career in
dentistry. I had the chance to attempt making a dental filling on a tooth statue and attended
open houses at several institutions where there were dentistry workshops for students interested
in this field. I also had a chance to do an internship at Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Dental Hospital
for 5 days. I was able to learn a lot about this career. I became even more passionate about
dentistry as a result of seeing the challenges that dentists face every day.
My desire became evident to me when I witnessed a dentist treating a disabled child
during my internship. The way that the dentist helped to make this special child have in some
way a better life touched my heart. This line of work involves more than just treating a particular
group of people; it involves caring for the well-being of all. It requires a great deal of patience
and empathy for the patients. The most significant realization I had was that we must treat every
person equally, regardless of identity, and that we are unable to select our patients. It is not only
about giving people gorgeous smiles; it is also about improving their ability to make better use of
their teeth. I additionally established goals and observed things more clearly as a result of this. If
I were a dentist, I would like to assist those, including the disabled, who can't afford to go to
clinics or hospitals. By optimizing them and enhancing their overall appearance, I hope to
completely change their lives.
As my objectives become more apparent, I am going to identify the route that will lead
me there. Being in a setting that works for me could facilitate my development more quickly. By
enrolling in the international program, I will be able to assist visitors from other countries by
using my English communication skills. Being able to attend Mahidol University would provide
me the opportunity to learn and acquire the best knowledge possible for my future career of
assisting others
20 November 2023

SOP final draft comment

Ms. Fon’s comment: It shows some improvement but still room for more!
Score: ⅚

Mr. Len: I agree with Ms. Fon

Score: ⅚

Naijai: I like how there is a specific goal of helping those who are disabled, and the significant
event that led to that realization. It adds a personal sentimental element to your story and makes
it more touching. 6/6
Interview Reflection:

During the preparation of the interview, it was hard for me to answer each guiding question
since I have not thought about all of those questions before. While answering each question on
my own, I felt like I have gained and learned some new information about myself. I started to
explore the other side and myself deeper. I start to ask myself about what goal I have in the
future and also look back to all of my achievements. This made me notice that the mindset I had
about having nothing proud of myself was not true. There are some achievements that I was very
proud about. I also have a chance to explore my weaknesses and how to overcome them. During
the interview, I felt very nervous since I think I could not speak fluently, but in the end
everything went better than I thought. I could answer every question fluently. When I was done
with the interview for the leadership project, my teacher gave me a challenge by asking all of the
same questions and told me that I could not answer in the same way. This is very challenging for
me and I learn many new things and new ways of answering the question. The most memorable
things that I had learned was answering my weaknesses. At first, I thought that we should not
show the weakness we had since I might make myself look bad, but after I gained the feedback I
have learned that it was fine to show our own weakness and it is good to show that I know about
myself. Along with showing ways and solutions to overcome my own weaknesses The feedback
and the comment that I receive mostly are about now explaining the details. So in the future, if I
have the interview for my university application, I think I could use all the comments I receive to
improve myself and answer in a better way.