Good Morning Folks,
I am now preparing for applying master in petroleum geophysics at Imperial College London. Please kindly need your constructive feedback and suggestion on my statement of purpose.
Every single remarks will be highly appreciated.
sincerely,
Andial
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April 13, 2014
Dear Master Program Selection Committee of Imperial College London
London, UK
My name is Andi Alamsyah and I wish to apply for Petroleum Geophysics Master Program at Imperial College London. I believe that my excellent academic record and some teaching experiences make me a good candidate to be selected. Throughout my bachelor, I maintained a high level of academic achievements while teaching as a lecturer assistant. I graduated from Hasanuddin University with a major in Geophysics. I was able to maintain a 3.76 grade point average, allowing me to graduate as salutatorian. In addition to my academic aspects, I was a lecturer assistant for two subjects. In my second year, I was an assistant for Basic Geology and Physics. After being assistant for six months, I was entrusted to be a group coordinator in elementary physics laboratory. I was responsible not only for tutoring about physics experiment but also for monitoring the schedule, even organizing the budget for one period of experiment. Besides, once in my spare time I became private tutor for high school students who wanted to enroll to university. I believe my passion in teaching and assisting will enable me to fulfill all of my desires to share with others, to continuously expand my knowledge base and skills.
Education has always been an important aspect of my life. I had joined an independent research with my professor. I have great interest in quantitative seismic interpretation and reservoir characterization. To realize my curiosity, I did practical work in one of oil and gas Service Company in Jakarta for one month, called PT. ELNUSA Jakarta. The longer I study the more curious I am. After coming back to my university, I tried to consult to my professor about my interest. He then suggested me to do my thesis project in Oil Company. Fortunately, I passed the selection to do my thesis project in one of global oil company from United Kingdom, named BP Indonesia (British Petroleum). At BP, I got much knowledge and many experiences which I had not ever known before. On my final day, I presented my work in front of BP Indonesia geoscientists community. To make my work more valuable, I tried to share my work at a workshop with theme "accelerating oil and gas reserve discovery in eastern Indonesia" which the participants were professional geoscientists and academicians. During my bachelor study, I was active in some scientific activities. One of them which is mentioned above. My thesis project made quite interested some professionals, so I tried to publish my thesis with the title "A Seismic Rock Properties Study of A Mesozoic Reservoir in Indonesia" to The 37th IPA (Indonesian Petroleum Association) annual convention and exhibition on May 2013. Finally, my thesis was awarded as the best student paper in this event.
Although education plays a significant role in my life, I am also concerned about brotherhood and leadership, so I participated to some organizations. During University, I was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicist Student Chapter Hasanuddin University (SEG SC UNHAS). My last year as a member gave me the opportunity to play a more active role as a president of SEG SC UNHAS. I was responsible for arranging and preparing scientific events such as short course, guest lecture and workshop. Besides, I also was an active member of Physics Student Association of Hasanuddin University. These responsibilities had taught me to work hard and to cooperate with others to reach our goals.
Throughout my study I had participated in extracurricular activities including valuable volunteer experiences. I was an active member of Hasanuddin English Community. An English community aims to help the members enhance their English proficiency and to enrich their knowledge about social and culture in several countries. I also had taken a part of the success event as volunteer at "Joint Convention Makassar 2011" where the Indonesian Association of Geophysicists (HAGI) and the Indonesian Association of Geologists (IAGI) join together to bring a wide audience from oil, gas, mining industries as well as other related participants. Besides, I had been selected as student volunteer representative from my university to The 36th IPA Convention and Exhibition annual meeting. It is Indonesia's premier event for the oil and gas industry which aims to promote and attract investments into Indonesia. I constantly strive for excellence and am committed to making my time as an undergraduate as productive and beneficial as possible.
My goal now is to become a professional geoscientist so that I can fill the geoscientist needs of Indonesia while taking a part in exploring Indonesia natural resources as well. It is a strong belief that Petroleum Geophysics Program at Imperial College London can provide a high quality education in petroleum geology and geophysics and produce graduates for successful and socially and ethically responsible careers in the petroleum industry. Joining master program at Chulalongkorn University will enable me to interact with students and professors with various cultural backgrounds and interests. In addition, I will have an opportunity to learn many things in a more professional way and in an international atmosphere. If I can get an opportunity to be a part of this great chance, I am sure my talents will be put to optimal use and ready to implement them once I am back to my home country.
I would like to thank you in advance for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Andi Alamsyah
I believe that my excellent academic records and some teaching experiencestogether with my experience as a teacher make me a gooddeserving candidate to be selected.for this study program.
Well, this is the approach I suggest for your SOP;
1)Background
2)Development of interest
3)Initial pursuit of interest/Research/Education
4)Future goals
5) How will the specific program help you achieve your future goals and then a final summary.
Dumi,
as you suggest an approach in dealing with SOP,
I would like to have your further explanation in every single point that you have mentioned in order to give me more obvious shadow what to write
thank you in advance,
andial
Well, most of the stuff in the guideline is quite obvious. Let me touch upon a few ;
Development of interest - Tell how your interest in the field grew.
Initial pursuit of interest/Research/Education - Tell how you pursued your interest. What did you study? What were your achievements? What credentials you gained? Your research involvements, Work experience
Future goals - What are your short and long term goals?
How will the specific program help you achieve your future goals and then a final summary; how this program will help you achieve them.
