Viewing 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B Priestley incited my interest in social institutions. It made me aware of social exclusion, oppression and the opportunities which can be denied to people due to the absentmindedness, complacency and selfishness of our own behaviour and actions. The playwright successfully explores this through the cruel treatment by the Birling family of Eva Smith, the innocent yet unseen character in the play. By studying a Sociology degree, I would like to develop my understanding of social practices which will provide me with the necessary skills to be able to make a difference to people's lives.
I feel that the education system can provide a fundamental foundation to tackle issues such as inequality, deprivation and …show more content…
A Level Economics has helped me improve analytical and evaluative skills. The workload of A Levels has furthered my independent learning and self-awareness. Therefore, I believe that my choice of A Levels has given me the comprehension of the commitment required for university.
My interest in Sociology further developed from my voluntary work local community. Recently, I have gained my v100 award for completing a 100 hours of volunteering such as participating in the National Citizen Service. I worked with a team to create a mural symbolising the charity 'Let's Talk Green Canteen'. This furthered my organisation, communication and teamwork skills. These will be valuable to me because they are needed to work effectively with individuals and groups of people in life.
In addition, working as an Y7 reading buddy allowed me to develop my interpersonal skills and suggest suitable techniques to aid them when they were struggling. This will be beneficial to me because I can recognise the needs of a variety of people. In Y13, I worked in Hotter, a specialist shoe store. This advanced my professionalism in a work environment as well as my time management skills, and built up my personal level of stress
I feel that the education system can provide a fundamental foundation to tackle issues such as inequality, deprivation and …show more content…
A Level Economics has helped me improve analytical and evaluative skills. The workload of A Levels has furthered my independent learning and self-awareness. Therefore, I believe that my choice of A Levels has given me the comprehension of the commitment required for university.
My interest in Sociology further developed from my voluntary work local community. Recently, I have gained my v100 award for completing a 100 hours of volunteering such as participating in the National Citizen Service. I worked with a team to create a mural symbolising the charity 'Let's Talk Green Canteen'. This furthered my organisation, communication and teamwork skills. These will be valuable to me because they are needed to work effectively with individuals and groups of people in life.
In addition, working as an Y7 reading buddy allowed me to develop my interpersonal skills and suggest suitable techniques to aid them when they were struggling. This will be beneficial to me because I can recognise the needs of a variety of people. In Y13, I worked in Hotter, a specialist shoe store. This advanced my professionalism in a work environment as well as my time management skills, and built up my personal level of stress