Personal Statement
PERSONAL STATEMENT
John F. Kennedy pertinently remarked- “Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” I understand this statement as one that holds to be true, given the current scenario, the world over. As someone who gradually learnt to formulate her thoughts and render an opinion on subjects of growing concern, I drew inspiration to be well informed from the extensive role that the media had to play in bringing forth such concerns.Choosing Humanities as my stream in High School furtherbolstered my inclination towards the area. Subjects like Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and History have helped me comprehend situations in an all-encompassing manner and delve into research that helped me articulate my thoughts and enabled me to structurally analyze the same.
My desire to study the role of media and communication stemmed from the various activities I engaged in while at school. Workshops on Self Emergence and Vocational Skills, attending seminars on self-development, regularly reading news items at the School Assembly, and actively participating in various quiz competitions intrigued me to a great extent. These activities inculcated in me, the zest to be abreast with everything happening around me. Alongside, it dawned on me that knowledge of current affairs along with the myriad cultures and communities so affected were fundamental to accurate reading and reporting.
It is in furtherance of my quest to learn of the composite cultures and the role of media on that front, that I seek to apply to the United Kingdom. Since courses in International Media and Communication, Bachelors in Communications and Media here are considered to be one of the most prestigious ones, my desire also extends to attain the great deal of exposure that I will attain in an environment conducive to thorough research and effective communication.
Since English has been my medium of instruction from the time I was admitted to school, I
John F. Kennedy pertinently remarked- “Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” I understand this statement as one that holds to be true, given the current scenario, the world over. As someone who gradually learnt to formulate her thoughts and render an opinion on subjects of growing concern, I drew inspiration to be well informed from the extensive role that the media had to play in bringing forth such concerns.Choosing Humanities as my stream in High School furtherbolstered my inclination towards the area. Subjects like Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and History have helped me comprehend situations in an all-encompassing manner and delve into research that helped me articulate my thoughts and enabled me to structurally analyze the same.
My desire to study the role of media and communication stemmed from the various activities I engaged in while at school. Workshops on Self Emergence and Vocational Skills, attending seminars on self-development, regularly reading news items at the School Assembly, and actively participating in various quiz competitions intrigued me to a great extent. These activities inculcated in me, the zest to be abreast with everything happening around me. Alongside, it dawned on me that knowledge of current affairs along with the myriad cultures and communities so affected were fundamental to accurate reading and reporting.
It is in furtherance of my quest to learn of the composite cultures and the role of media on that front, that I seek to apply to the United Kingdom. Since courses in International Media and Communication, Bachelors in Communications and Media here are considered to be one of the most prestigious ones, my desire also extends to attain the great deal of exposure that I will attain in an environment conducive to thorough research and effective communication.
Since English has been my medium of instruction from the time I was admitted to school, I