Psychology initially captured my interest whilst I was undertaking an optional psychology module in year 9. This introduced me to the subject and left me questioning why certain people behave the way they do to. To answer these questions I wanted to expand my knowledge further about how the mind and brain work. For this reason I decided to study psychology at A-level, allowing me to explore the wide range of topics involved in the subject, such as cognitive, social and developmental psychology. During my study at AS level I took a particular interest in social psychology, looking at the research by different psychologists such as Asch’s research into conformity and Milgram’s obedience work. This has enabled me to answer questions such as ‘why do people conform?’ and ‘Why do people obey morally wrong orders?’. My
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My analytical skills have also improved whilst studying geography at A-level, helping me to analyse trends and deduce patterns from graphs. I believe that both of these skills will help me to succeed at university as I will be able to analyse data when doing independent research. Whilst undertaking my silver Duke of Edinburgh award, I gained teamwork skills by working with others to plan and organise our expedition while meeting deadlines throughout the planning process. I often took the leading role of guiding my group to the intended destination, allowing me to build upon my leadership skills. One challenging aspect of the expedition was when my group and I got lost in bad weather conditions. By staying calm and working as part of a group to find our location on the map, I demonstrated my determination to overcome tough challenges. Prior to participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, I arranged a week of work experience at a nursery where I used my initiative to plan activities and lead groups of
My analytical skills have also improved whilst studying geography at A-level, helping me to analyse trends and deduce patterns from graphs. I believe that both of these skills will help me to succeed at university as I will be able to analyse data when doing independent research. Whilst undertaking my silver Duke of Edinburgh award, I gained teamwork skills by working with others to plan and organise our expedition while meeting deadlines throughout the planning process. I often took the leading role of guiding my group to the intended destination, allowing me to build upon my leadership skills. One challenging aspect of the expedition was when my group and I got lost in bad weather conditions. By staying calm and working as part of a group to find our location on the map, I demonstrated my determination to overcome tough challenges. Prior to participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, I arranged a week of work experience at a nursery where I used my initiative to plan activities and lead groups of