Personal Statement

I have first-line to study English Literature because I don't as yet have a clear idea of what career i want to step into and feel it is a subject that will give me plenty of options after my education has ended. Furthermore, I believe that it will give me with the basis for the kind of original thinking mandatory in any job as well as give me a broad range of transferable skills that many employers would gain.

The one thing that i really relish doing and would never get tired is reading and constantly looking out for stimulating and thought-provoking material. It was therefore only natural that I streamed towards studying English Literature at college. That experience gave me an excellent introduction to the world of academy, as well as sopping my appetite for the subject by enabling me to fully see the many literary issues and themes that were available for research and discussion. College also made me see just how valuable good writing, researching and presentation skills are to communicating and finding employment.

I am currently looking for a university where modules are taught in a ambience of discussion and where self- reliant thought and contribution is encouraged and valued. It is for these reasons that I have chosen to further my studies at your university and also because of its good academic environment and strong professional reputation. Since my first prospective email right through to when I attended your open house. I find our that your institution had a warm and welcoming environment and was a intellectually brace place in which to be a undergraduate. I was also pleased to discover that although it is a big university, it's very easy to get around. I lusty believe that your university is the place to be for anyone with a serious interest in English Literature.