Geology Personal Statement Essay
Personal statement
A visit to the Giants causeway while holidaying in Northern Ireland in 2011 opened my eyes to the captivating subject of geology. Seeing 40,000 perfectly shaped hexagonal columns gave me an insight into the rich volcanic history of our Earth and posed many questions which pioneered my interest in geology.
My fascination of geology expanded further when it came to choosing my A-Level subjects; Geology, Geography and Environmental Science. I was then introduced into a wider spectrum of Geological subjects such as seismology, rocks and processes and how geologists are critical for resolving the most complex matters of the planet.
My interest in the subject developed further when it came to choosing my A-levels, where I was …show more content…
During my time at Imerys I undertook some roles that a mining engineer would typically do, such as; creating geological maps of the quarry which shows the purity of the Kaolin which is mined there, I also did sampling of the clay which was then analysed in a laboratory. Spending some time with the geologists that work there gave me a true insight into the typical day of a geologist and what type of career path I could follow in the future.
Having a love for geology led me to get a part time job at Wheal Martyn, the only China clay museum in the UK. This has allowed me to gain skills such as time keeping, organisation and leadership skills. Because of the geological history of Cornwall, I have gained knowledge from just walking around a restored clay pit rich in geological features.
Yellowstone super volcano is the focus of my EPQ, I chose the subject of volcanology because it’s my favourite part of all geological subjects. My EPQ not only focuses on the hazards of Yellowstone’s imminent eruption but also the the more practical side such as monitoring and planning for an eruption, this includes looking at hazard maps and many theories surrounding the
A visit to the Giants causeway while holidaying in Northern Ireland in 2011 opened my eyes to the captivating subject of geology. Seeing 40,000 perfectly shaped hexagonal columns gave me an insight into the rich volcanic history of our Earth and posed many questions which pioneered my interest in geology.
My fascination of geology expanded further when it came to choosing my A-Level subjects; Geology, Geography and Environmental Science. I was then introduced into a wider spectrum of Geological subjects such as seismology, rocks and processes and how geologists are critical for resolving the most complex matters of the planet.
My interest in the subject developed further when it came to choosing my A-levels, where I was …show more content…
During my time at Imerys I undertook some roles that a mining engineer would typically do, such as; creating geological maps of the quarry which shows the purity of the Kaolin which is mined there, I also did sampling of the clay which was then analysed in a laboratory. Spending some time with the geologists that work there gave me a true insight into the typical day of a geologist and what type of career path I could follow in the future.
Having a love for geology led me to get a part time job at Wheal Martyn, the only China clay museum in the UK. This has allowed me to gain skills such as time keeping, organisation and leadership skills. Because of the geological history of Cornwall, I have gained knowledge from just walking around a restored clay pit rich in geological features.
Yellowstone super volcano is the focus of my EPQ, I chose the subject of volcanology because it’s my favourite part of all geological subjects. My EPQ not only focuses on the hazards of Yellowstone’s imminent eruption but also the the more practical side such as monitoring and planning for an eruption, this includes looking at hazard maps and many theories surrounding the