A simple fact sparked my desire to study Biochemistry. I am small, in stature, and I wondered why. My curiosity led me to research X chromosome inactivation.
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In Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, a black man falsely accused of r*pe is denied a fair trial by the highly prejudiced society of 1930s Alabama.
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I have always enjoyed solving problems, understanding the questions raised by them and the physical and mental processes required to find a solution.
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Why do I want to study science? The same reason I constantly ponder over accepted theories and find arguments against it: it's everywhere around us.
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My passion for history stems from a realisation that so often the events of the past dictate the events of today and the prospects of the future, allowing us to trace the complexity of events and ideologies.
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Angela Carter and Italo Calvino are skilled in embedding a plurality of symbolism within the surface attractions of a traditional storyline which is evident in their fairy tale works such as ‘The Bloody Chamber’ or ‘Our Ancestors’.
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Discover expert advice from successful Oxbridge applicants to write a flawless personal statement. Learn effective techniques to incorporate Psychology seamlessly.
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Discover expert advice from successful Oxbridge applicants to write a flawless personal statement. Learn effective techniques to incorporate Geography seamlessly.
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It is profoundly disturbing that the reality of inequality and suffering so radically contradicts our conception of how the world ought to be. Through my studies, I wish to understand how the world should be changed, and how I can change it…
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Discover expert advice from successful Oxbridge applicants to write a flawless personal statement. Learn effective techniques to incorporate Physics seamlessly.
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I have always been interested in questioning what typically goes unquestioned in day-to-day life and that curiosity has only been further stimulated by studying and reading widely in Philosophy.
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Will we ever truly understand the human mind? I believe this is not a question only one branch of knowledge can answer. While psychology allows us to observe the mind's more measurable aspects, philosophy offers a more subjective insight into thought and intellect.
When first learning about algebra as a child I was fascinated with how the letter X was used to find seemingly unobtainable solutions, e.g. to simultaneous equations. Since then I have enthusiastically studied algebra.
Compassion and sincerity allowed the doctors to clarify the gravity of the issue, whilst providing emotional support for the clearly vulnerable parents. I came to learn that, even when curing the patient was no longer possible, the quality of life throughout and after treatment was paramount.
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Course choice matters; you’re going to be spending three or more years studying this topic, so it’s important to pick one you enjoy. Subject Exploration can help here. Our tutors can guide you through different aspects of your chosen field until you find the particular area that really sparks your interest.
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While holidays are normally a cause for rest and relaxation, Easter tends to be when it all kicks into high gear for those of us with exams. After all, exam results matter. GCSEs can affect your sixth form choices, AS levels can limit your university options and A levels decide whether you’ve met your offer.
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There is no shortage of advice on how to write a good Oxbridge personal statement. But there’s also no shortage of difficulty in knowing what to believe, what to prioritise, and how to apply a series of abstract Dos and Don’ts in practice.
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There is no shortage of advice on how to write a good Oxbridge personal statement. But there’s also no shortage of difficulty in knowing what to believe, what to prioritise, and how to apply a series of abstract Do’s and Don’ts in practice.
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Starting in Year 6, at 9pm on a Monday evening, I would get into bed and turn on the LBC legal hour. I didn’t read comics in bed as a kid; I listened to legal programs.
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Maths, especially pure Maths, feels like another language to me; just as a meaning can be described with words in any number of ways, so can a Maths proof be solved with infinite methods.
It is profoundly disturbing that the reality of inequality and suffering so radically contradicts our conception of how the world ought to be. Through my studies, I wish to understand how the world should be changed, and how I can change it…
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Seeing my ideas materialise gives me immense satisfaction and drives me to make my concepts a reality. This drive appears, not only in art, but also in physics. Often feeling torn between the sciences and the arts, being able to merge the two through architecture is an exciting prospect.
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An instant pathway into the hearts of people you meet. That’s what languages are. This is affirmed as, the day before submitting this, I spoke to a Columbian and through our shared Spanish, he felt an affinity with me and opened up about his whole life. The number of these encounters proves the importance of languages.
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My first exposure to foreign languages came from taking up piano. On one level, I was learning a new vocabulary of Italian adjectives and present participles (‘adagio’, ‘meno mosso’, ‘crescendo’); on another, I was learning to read a new script - to recognise symbols and translate them into where, when and how my fingers press the keys.
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Searching for how underlying biochemical mechanisms work showed me the fascinating complexity of the molecular world. I first experienced this through Plasmodium's cunning method of recombining var genes to display different proteins on host erythrocytes, instantly enticing me to discover more about the hidden intricacies of life.
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Language is the basis of everything. From casual conversations to the soul-wrenching song that is Akhmatova's 'Requiem', it encompasses, defines and creates all. I have chosen to study Russian and French because I know the ability to speak foreign languages allows access to a world of experience outside our own cultural context.
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Reading Nicholas Cook's 'Music: A Very Short Introduction' kindled my enthusiasm for the study of music. I was particularly interested in his discussion of how performers are perceived in classical music, and their presumed job to channel the intentions of the composer.
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My drive to study Engineering began as a curiosity about why things fail, and then how an understanding of those failures can give us new tools with which to manage unforeseen problems.
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In our economically, socially and politically interconnected world, cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding is a vital attribute for those studying and working internationally.
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Geography is one of the most relevant of all disciplines; its global focus attempts to understand the increased interconnectedness of international systems and their local effects.
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We live in a world characterised by rapid change, populism, rising inequality and issues around big data, all of which have implications on society; I want to learn about the forces behind this change. My IB course has given me an interest in politics, philosophy and economics.
Land is both ‘theft and freedom’. Theft because possessing it deprives others of something they need and freedom because its possession leads to economic power.
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Oxbridge personal statements are different to most. Focus must be on analysing and evaluating relevant literature. Whilst the exact balance between this and highlighting previous experience differs from subject to subject…
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The study of our classical heritage was for centuries the basis of Western education. Classics is a broad-based and varied discipline, the key to understanding the foundations of our civilization.
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The Beheading of St John is the only painting Caravaggio signed; from the Baptist’s severed head, blood flows to form the name Michelangelo. This Baroque masterpiece hangs in St John’s Co-Cathedral, a place I often visited during my upbringing in Malta. While the Cathedral’s opulence intrigued me, I was overwhelmed by the painting’s gruesome content.
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Religious disputes have shaped not only the development of the Christian church, but also the politics, society and history of modern Europe. It is clear to me how relevant Theology is in terms of its broadness and depth and how it incorporates many subjects I am eager to study further including history, philosophy, sociology and languages.
Economics has captivated me both in the classroom and beyond. In Economics A-level, I thoroughly enjoy examining structures and movements in societies, organisations and governments with a critical, logical and evaluative eye.
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Watching B. Ambridge’s “9 myths about psychology, debunked” TED talk in 2014 removed my misconceptions about psychology and piqued my curiosity to explore the wide array of topics within the subject. Reading “Love’s Executioner” by I.D. Yalom, inspired me to research schizophrenia and phrenology.
In addition to more general personal statement tips, there are certain dos and don’ts for PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). Let’s start with where students commonly go wrong…
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Personal statements are perhaps the most needlessly complex element of the entire application, with plenty of often contradictory advice being offered by everyone from schools, tutors…
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To understand what makes for an effective personal statement try putting yourself in the shoes of the tutors and supervisors who will make the decision on your admission. What skills…
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When it comes to personal statements, above all it is important to show a true interest in Philosophy and a comprehensive knowledge of certain components of it. This is best demonstrated…
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