Postgraduate
Personal Statement in postgraduate applications.
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From Text to Textures: Redefining Reading in the Multisensory Realm
“Zhe Te Dong” “YiTeYi” might seem like unintelligible utterances, yet they are in fact unique worlds, crafted by a seven-year-old boy. Only he can decipher these characters, for they are the fabric of his creation. The publication of Joe’s first book, “The Little Bus and His Family,” was my initial case study, and it required… Continue reading
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Moonlight Canvas: My Path Towards Cultural Studies
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to tell you why I am applying for your program Master of Cultural Studies. I sat still in the atelier. I was not a model, yet I couldn’t move the brush on the palette. I was in a confined space, holding a printout and staring at a blank canvas.… Continue reading
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The Consultant’s Path: From Classroom to Boardroom
What does it feel like to be a consultant? This question first came to me when I initially discovered the world of business. I have been striving to answer it through two significant undergraduate experiences. I served as an organisational consultant for a UK start-up, SubtleShift. My team and I aimed to research the needs… Continue reading
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From Personal Struggles to Empowering Others
“It is just good luck that brought you to the top. Next time, you will fall behind when the math test doesn’t happen to be so easy,” my math teacher would say after every test I got a high score. “Don’t be complacent about your score of 99.5 but think about why you lost the… Continue reading
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Local Actions, Global Aspirations
Several years ago, I found myself sitting with Ethan next to a worn-down path in the sprawling slum of Serenity, the largest of its kind in Nairobi. I asked him what had brought him here. Ethan, a 30-year-old local, was among the first in this slum to receive tertiary education. “My aim is to keep… Continue reading
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From Theory to Practice: A Voyage in Modern Management
“The best leader I ever had.” That is a phrase many of us have voiced or heard at some stage in our life. Ever since I have been of an age to take instructions from others, I ponder what this statement truly implies. What distinguishes exceptional leaders from ordinary ones? What do extraordinary leaders genuinely… Continue reading
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The IMC Journey: Insight to Adaptation
I once believed that integrated marketing communications (IMC) could be powered solely by consumer understanding. Marketers decipher consumer needs and encode messages through all facets of the marketing mix. By unifying all media, they expand their reach and quickly obtain measurable outcomes. During my exchange studies, I took on a real client brief in an… Continue reading
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Journey Towards Cultural Fusion
Re: Master of Cultural Studies Dear Sir/Madam, Smurfs, TinTin and Spirou, my childhood idols were running in the streets of this Comic Kingdom. Chocolate, mussels and beer, these traditional treats spread to China and had won my heart. With countless museums, research institutes, and technology giant companies, as a country truly embrace and represent European art and science,… Continue reading
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Unveiling the anti-silence spiral
Indeed, Brexit is the hot topic of the day. In a recent issue of “Educational Insights”, an academic newsletter, I was inspired to explore the communication phenomenon surrounding Brexit. In the vote, the public discourse exhibited a unique characteristic—”Reverse Spiral of Silence”. The “Leave” proponents, who were the underdogs in the Brexit referendum, were suppressed… Continue reading
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Unveiling the essence of Cultural Heritage
Painting and design have been a constant presence in my life, having ingrained themselves into my daily routines. Originally on the path to becoming a designer, my course suddenly altered when I participated in a cultural and creative product design competition hosted by Emerald Academy. It was there that I realized that design’s true power… Continue reading
About Me
As a dedicated Personal Statement Mentor, I specialise in guiding students through the process of crafting personal statements that truly reflect their individuality and experiences. My role involves helping students highlight their unique journeys and stand out in competitive admissions processes.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
– Mary Oliver