- Young Enterprise, World Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh award, Asdan Award, Debating societies, and what you have gained from these experiences.
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Your interests and skills
- What you like to do in your free time
In my free time I like to go out with friends.
- Sport and leisure activities
Represented the school at football, cricket, rugby and tennis, also have captained my tennis club and football team outside of school. Went through two sets of trials to reach the final squad for county football and started every game in the two years it was available to me. Am also on the cusp of my clubs first eleven where I could potentially be payed to partake in games. My football has taken a great amount of dedication and has taught me valuable experience in working in a team as well as leadership. Also playing in matches with over 100 spectators has taught me to handle pressure well which I have taken into my school life and will also look to do so when attending university.
- Subjects you study that are not examined
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- Musical instrument(s) you play
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English then none
- Prizes you have won or positions achieved in your interests
Achieved many individual footballing awards at all age groups such as players/ managers/ supporters player of the year.
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I have applied to take part in the Year In Industry scheme during which I hope to gain practical experience, as well as greater maturity enabling me to go into my degree course with improved skills and broader experience.
During my school years I have maintained high academic standards while also being able to hold numerous positions of responsibility and I have been consistently involved in extra-curricular activities. The time management skills gained through this will be vital in being able to successfully achieve high standards during a challenging university course . Being a sports leader and form rep Not only have these positions allowed me to mature greatly, they have also aided my inter-personal skill .
Good opening would be to talk about bubbles being put on fire of my hand. Then from … It was not just the demonstration that interested me; it was the desire to understand how and why. It was at this time that I realised my true passion for the sciences and how they can be utilised in the world of today.
I am looking forward to new social situations and participating actively in being part of the university not just from it.
So, why me? Well I feel that university life would suit me to a T. Academically I strive for challenges, I have perseverance in what I set my mind on and enjoy the chance of stretching myself and solving problems.
I received perfectly acceptable grades for each of my subjects at AS, however even though taking on 4 full A levels is a challenge, I have decided to re-sit many of these modules. I do not feel my full potential was expressed in my results, this I believe was mostly due to poor exam techniquesomething that I am working on improving. This choice for me was an easy decision as I am striving for the best grades I can get and I am willing to persevere through this increased workload.
Clearly oil will run out, yet what we will do at that point is far from clear. Further research into renewable energy and the refinement of current industries may provide the solution ut that chance to be a part of this process as a chemical engineer really excites me intellectually
as well as providing a true cause to channel my energies.
However, I realise that we cannot live in a mathematical vacuum and that we cannot model our entire world with a range of formulas; such a realisation drives me to grasp how things work Therefore, the study of Physics inspires a keen interest in me. Experiments such as finding the speed of sound and the acceleration due to gravity were particularly enriching.
thermodynamics in the field of Fluid Mechanics to shape several of our modern manufacturing processes. It is this confluence of scientific and mathematic theorems with real life solutions that drives me to study Chemical Engineering
Engineering is a discipline that relies heavily on problem solving. The prospect of tackling questions affecting the world at large is a plus; being able to do so with creativity is a bonus.
especially isomerism, because of the way small changes in the shape of molecules and the elements present can cause large differences in chemical and physical activity respectfully.
don’t start it with since I was a child or I have always been fasinated.
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Transport phenomena in nuclear reactors. Transport phenomena is the transfer of mass, momentumm and energy. Nuclear reactors generate electrical energy by heat froom nuclear fission being used to raise steam which runs through turbines which powers eletical generators. This fascinates me as it can help to solve real world issues such as global warming by combating the amount of harmful gases we pump inot the atmosphere to create electrical energy this does so in a sustainable more cost effective manor.
My experiences throughout most of my school life have been thinking of ways I can apply what I’ve learnt in lessons into real world scenarios and the benefits that can be gained from doing so. This is why chemical engineering was an obvious choice for me to study at university, the way in which chemical reactions can be used and manipulated to help solve real world issues fits my way of thinking perfectly. Chemical engineers are taking an increasingly prominent role in the modern world across a range of fields such as pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, providing an extremely rewarding way in which to contribute to society.
Such is my desire to see how what I’ve learnt in lessons can be made into a beneficial chemical process I have independently been studying thermodynamics and specifically looking into its presence in nuclear reactors, following on from previous work I had studied about nuclear fission in class. I already knew that extremely high amounts of energy are produced when a uranium atom splits but I wanted to know how this helped to solve the energy needs of the world. I found out that the laws of thermodynamics play apart in showing why water surrounding the core of a reactor heats and produces steam which eventually leads to electricity being generated. From my research into thermodynamics I now feel I have a greater grasp of how nuclear fission is used and harnessed to help supply our energy needs whilst combating global warming in a sustainable cost-effective manor. Also in my spare time I have read several chemical engineering based books to gain a better understanding of the field such as “Beyond the chemical frontier: Challenges for chemistry and chemical engineering”. I discovered ways in which chemical engineers can work together with other scientists to potentially enhance human life, such as working with physicians to develop artificial materials and organs for the body. Knowing that I could be involved in this and a number of other truly astounding processes in the near future only further strengthens my knowledge that I want to take a course and sustain a career in chemical engineering.
My own personal experiences of a chemical process are a project we took part in last year at my school for Lonza. My group looked into the withdrawal of capsaicin from chilli peppers and the benefits this drug could behold. Individually we wrote reports, I spoke about its ability to open up TRPV-1 channels located on pain sensitive neurons and how it therefore acts as a pain relief. I also noted that its pain relief abilities could be used as a replacement for local anaesthetic in a situation where pain is needed to be blocked but without restricting movement for instance in childbirth. Finding out how to produce this drug through a series of chemical reactions and then to find a field in which it could be used was very rewarding and gave me a keen insight into managing chemical processes even if it was on a small scale.
During my school life I have taken on several positions of responsibility whilst also achieving high academic standards throughout. I am currently form rep for my class, this allows me to converse with my form such that I can represent them at meetings, I am also sports rep which has enabled me to organise teams to partake in sporting events, these roles have allowed me to immerse myself in the school community which I have taken great enjoyment from. I believe the communication, organisation and time management skills I have gained through holding these positions will stand me in good stead for a demanding university course. Both in and outside of school I am extremely dedicated to football for which I have representing my county over a course of two years, this has given me valuable experience in working in a team as well as leading a team. I like to think of myself as a well rounded individual with a keen passion for the sciences and in particular how they are shaping our lives.
