Experience Matters
Highlights the importance of hands-on, practical experiences in fostering growth, enhancing skills, and understanding real-world applications. Advocates the synergy of learning from doing and theoretical knowledge to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Beyond the Black Box: Advancing AI Through Bayesian Methods
The main reason for applying for the MSc in Computing (AI and ML) at a prestigious institution is that I want to study with Dr. [First Placeholder Name] and Dr. [Second Placeholder Name]. They have done great works in the field that I want to dive into: Bayesian deep learning. My interest in Bayesian deep… Continue reading
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From Lichtenstein to the Classroom: A Linguist’s Quest for Authentic Expression
The philosopher Lichtenstein once remarked on the profound connection between language and self-awareness, stating, “The boundaries of my words define the horizons of my world.” When one is confined to basic descriptors like “good” to narrate life experiences, it often leads to misjudgments, with perceptions ranging from naivety to a constrained worldview. The depth of… Continue reading
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Intersecting Financial Theories and Chinese Market Realities
To explore the application of portfolio theory as postulated by a renowned economist, J. D. Carson, in Investment and Portfolio Management, I studied the pricing of 6 stocks on the Westland Securities Exchange (WSE), calculated the correlation coefficients between pairs of companies using Excel and selected two with the lowest correlation coefficient to form a… Continue reading
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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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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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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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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
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Journey towards harnessing business intelligence
During my time as an exchange student at Oxford, a senior lecturer challenged us to devise an innovative concept. Each concept would undergo meticulous assessment, with the most promising one singled out. My idea clinched the honor. Observing numerous individuals grappling with financial burdens in India, I suggested creating an application that would examine shopping… 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