Geology Personal Statement

I began college with an idea that I enjoyed the physical and social sciences. After taking archaeology and geology, I fell in love with both and learned that I could combine the two disciplines in a variety of careers. Geology has such a wide range of topics and career concentrations and this drew me to the profession. Geoarchaeology has been my focus over the past few years, but my interests have extended to soil health and geological disaster mitigation. Before any of this can be studied, one must have a deep understanding of the processes of the Earth and how this can influence what we see today. Looking for a field camp, I wanted a camp that would not only provide this knowledge, but also an experience completely different from what I have done in the past. …show more content…
The opportunity to learn Scotland’s history and geology is unique and being able to learn geology in such a diverse place would enhance the experience. While I love my home state, Nebraska is certainly not known for its diverse geology and I will need experience studying a variety of landscapes in order to succeed in my future career. Learning mapping at the University of St. Andrews would provide the knowledge and skills to create geologic maps throughout my career, whether I am reading the landscape to understand past geological environments as an archaeologist or using technology to map landscapes for future use as a soil conservationist. Field camp is not only an opportunity for field training, but also a chance to meet new people and experience a different culture and history from my