Undergraduate / university essay admission: A journey towards what I am made of [4]

This is a university application essay which have to be shorten to 2000 characters.

This section is an opportunity for you to elaborate on the information you have provided earlier. You may discuss a special talent, a personal experience or an activity that you have been involved in that is relevant to the course you are applying for admission.

As your essay is limited to only 2000 characters, do present your ideas in a focused and thoughtful manner.

It is through participating MOE teaching internship that I re-affirm the vocation in my life: teaching Economics. I had chosen Economics as my main teaching subject, and was assigned to conduct foundation lessons based on an out-dated textbook. As I was not offered Economics in Secondary School, it was definitely a challenge. However, my determination to succeed outweighs the seemingly daunting task, and I went for consultation to learn how contents are brought across effectively to students. Understanding their needs, I have translated wordy text into more straightforward points. To enhance their understanding of the chapter, I have hand-drawn mind maps to draw the connections. As Economics is an extremely applicable subject, drawing connections to relevant and modern examples to improve their understanding. It has been a daunting task, but with my initiatives and the ability to thrive on challenges, I have triumphed. Ironically, during my internship, my students have helped me to discover my purpose in life. I aspire to learn more, to provide them with better response; becoming a better mentor for them. I am confident that my willingness to learn ensures my commitment to Economics studies over the 4 years. On my last day of work, I treated my students to pizzas, I was overwhelmed when I witnessed them hunting for leftover crumbs after their first serving. I felt that I was willing to spare my serving to feed them. From there, I reckoned that I am an individual who is willing to sacrifice for the betterment of others. I am certain that this quality will help to produce a ripple effect to what I gained; to bring the understanding of Economics to deprived parts of the world from the education I received. Getting admitted into NUS would not only fulfil my ambition, but many generations' to come because I will an investment towards solving some of very crucial global issues like ignorance and illiteracy. I hope that this personal statement supports my application and demonstrate that I am a disciplined and hardworking student with a key interest in Economics who enjoy contributing to all aspects of university life.