How to write and irresistible personal statement Seminar for Russian students Ekaterina Akinina,
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How to write and irresistible personal statement Seminar for Russian students Ekaterina Akinina,
How to write and irresistible personal statement Seminar for Russian students Ekaterina Akinina, EF Academic Programmes and Pathways Why study in the UK? How to prepare yourself Choosing where to study Becoming irresistible Why? You want to be international Knowledge has no frontiers. The United Kingdom’s Universities are where people come together to share ideas You are looking for new ideas Our universities are ‘idea factories’, where knowledge is being created all the time You seek a new academic tradition One based on enquiry, On challenging wisdom on research and debate and discussion and freedom You Value Tradition Our university tradition goes back a thousand years Durham University You see the value of the Brand How to Survive British University Some simple things to remember Rule Number 1 Nobody minds if you make a mistake Truth No 1 It is our mistakes which civilise us Truth No 2 The English language is crazy and nobody understands it, so don’t be upset if you make a few mistakes Rule No 2 Look as if you understand. If you seem confident, people will think you are confident Truth No 3 Everyone looks confident from the outside: inside everyone is a big mess like you Rule No 3 Accept other people’s stupidities: you will understand your own better Truth No 4 Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto Terentius How are you assessed? Areas for assessment: You will be assessed in a variety of ways: • Knowledge and understanding • Essays • Intellectual (subject specific) skills • Exams • Transferable skills • Presentations • Seminars • Group projects • Tutorials • Participation Originality But where do you get the ideas from? Choose 5 universities, visit them all and….. Don’t commit yourself to one university until you know yourself! And apply through UCAS Take your time • • • • • • Look in the right places. Think what kind of course is right for you. Think what kind of university Find out what you need to apply Does the degree fit your plans Does it match your abilities? 20 About us…. • Independence and collaboration with all universities • Careful and individual guidance and placement • Full of innovation…. • At affordable prices….. • In three of the best study locations in the world 21 Great teachers and proper lessons • 33% Language • 33% Study Skills • 33% Expert tuition And a friendly nurturing environment British Accreditation Council Report, January 2010: ‘An excellent level of advice is provided by a highly experienced and dedicated staff’’ ‘All the teachers showed an expert command of their subject and the students were fully engaged’' “Students were very positive about their courses, the teachers and teaching.’’ 24 What we offer: Three types of UFY (Engineering, Science, Generic) Diploma in Business Management. Diploma in Engineering 25 And • • • • Experience Advice Guidance Training Help with the Personal Statement and the application We insist on perfect applications, on time, to the right place Our Guarantee • We will find the right university for you, and guarantee your placement Tips for writing a personal statement • • • • • • • • • • Be as honest as you can Write the essay yourself Get the essay checked Evaluate rather than narrate Be logical Focus Be positive Keep the language simple Keep it short Pay attention to detail 29 EF Statement of Purpose • This Statement of Purpose should be filled out by all EF University Preparation students before being booked on a course. • The purpose is to get to know you so we can advise what course type suits you best. 30 Question #1: Please describe your academic background. What have you studied? Where? How long? Question #2: Please explain why you want to study overseas Question #3: What subject / degree would you like to study overseas? Question #4: What are your professional goals? What are you aiming to work with after graduation? Thank you! Ekaterina Akinina [email protected]