Undergraduate / An Essay on university admission -UG (myself, family, school interests) [9]

I am told to write a 1-2 page essay describing myself my family / school interests and why I'm interested in the BSC (honors program in general business and management studies from the univ o bradord singapore. Its not a top uni but it still reqs me to write an admission essay and so i want to giv it my best.

I hav come up with a fair introduction that describes me and my previous achievements and i'd like to continue it to talk about how business is in my blood since my dad is into it and Its a UK univ in Singapore so It would hlp me go for mba at Uk and how the world is my playground and i will build a bridge from india to singapore to uk. Any advice is welcome.Here's what i'v writtn so far its still in raw stage any changes and additions would help.

Ah and or those who doubt my accomplishments in the field think again i've travelled the world and won quite a bit o money. All trips fully sponsored and almost 3 diff countries a year. Which i will mension separately in the application form along with certs. Under Resume. Its just that my grades are not top but still above the acceptence req for the uni.

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I have always believed in competition and survival of the fittest. Exceeding in any field requires one to equip themselves with the best skills available imparted from the best education. From a very early age, I have often been placed under international exposure and pressure. I have learnt to deal with it in a mature goal oriented way. Crucial in my learning was the conclusion that in order to the best in any Endeavour or field one is required to associate themselves with minds that think alike in an environment that fosters creativity while imparting the highest order of education.

In my research this led me to choosing the Bsc degree (hons) from the University of Bradford in Singapore. It wasn't a blind decision to enter here, I had spoken to many relatives and I had come to understand that the education imparted here would be invaluable in achieving my goals.

I have worked very hard in whatever interest I have taken up and I believe that few years from now, having business in my blood, it would only be apt that I run an outfit where I instill my ambition and constant drive to make a difference by starting a company.

A well rounded education in Business is something that I genuinely desire to impart on to myself. I believe specific things like business law, accounting, management, an indepth understanding of economics and how investments and the stock markets work along with how business operate globally are crucial for success. Not just local success but a truly global impact and meaning that I wish to bring through all my endeavors. I have often seen opportunities where I can bring fresh ideas to the table and execute better than what is being done, but it would be naïve to assume such a thing could be achieved without a formal education. This, I believe, is the education I seek from the University of Bradford.

I choose to study in Singapore for several reasons. Singapore is a country rich in it's culture and evident beauty. Being an international hub while having similarities to India, I believe a certain comfort level would be experienced. But the most important thing is the cosmopolitan environment that I would be exposed to. Meeting different people from different cultures and backgrounds would empower me in understanding how people think and how global businesss are run. Singapore is a country that has progressed so fast and in such a tightly governed manner that there is a lot to be learnt about the culture and ways of running things.

It is also more economical for me to get my education here as opposed to the UK or USA where I believe a pinch would be felt by my parents. I also have a lot of relatives in Singapore to whom I can always look up to and depend for any of my local needs. I believe that the exposure to understanding the intricacies of the Asian Market, with Asia being the future of business, would be invaluable.

I believe in free thinking. I was raised a Hindu but I am secular at heart. I have been exposed to a very social and religious society but have never been restricted to the norms and rituals. I was allowed to believe in individuality but not scorning the faiths of other men. I believe this attitude of open minded thinking is something that I am proud of and I am grateful to my parents for always supporting and encouraging me in my efforts.

I thrive under pressure. I remember a a time in my 11th grade which was at the intersection of having a national finals in Warcraft 3 and an exam in Mathematics. A very important exam that I had to not only attend but score well to boost my grades. At the same time the tournament was something I worked hard at. I couldn't give up on either. If I missed the maths exam I would have to repeat a year. If I missed the national finals my dream to travel to France would remain just that, a dream. I took the risky decision of attending both. I flew into Mumbai for a few hours played my games excelled by beating my opponent and then left back home to study the last few hours. I not only achieved a more than average mark impressing my School principal but also won the trip to France. Two results with one determined goal. It was from then on that I realised as long as i believed in something and tried my level best to obtain it ; there would be no stopping me.

I have also believed in well roundedness and not just a concentration to academics. I participated in all kinds of sports from basketball, to kho-kho, to football to chess, even managing to win a few medals. I was lucky to make such great friends in school; friends I know I can depend on even in the most troubled times of my life. With an opportunity to study in Singpore I hope to widen my horizons and make many more new friends, but more importantly gain a complete education to help me achieve greatness for which I believe I am destined.