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May 26, 2017 #1
Hi I'm writing an appeal for sociology in university.There is a 250 word limit. I know i have exceeded the word limit but I'm not sure what else to shorten and how else I could improve the essay. Thank you for the help :)
Here's my essay:
The study of sociology is appealing to me because of the diversity of topics they cover and their relevance to our world today. I'm interested in issues like the ageing population, low income families and early childhood development. This led me to tackle on the topic of "Consequences of Elderly Not Taking the Correct Medication on Time" during project work (PW). Through PW I learnt how to synthesise knowledge from various areas of learning while doing research on the topic. This enables me to critically and creatively apply it to real life situations and to generate, develop and evaluate ideas for the project task. I conducted surveys with the elderly and caretakers at residential areas to find out if they would use the products we came up with. This is useful for doing research as I learn how to effectively communicate with people. I shared about the innovative ideas our group came up with to tackle the topic:
1) Alarm Wristband- reminds the elderly to take their medication
2) Speaker Alarm- provides a link between caregivers/family and the elderly
3) Multi-language Medication Instructions- cater to those who don't understand English
This reinforces my interest in sociology as I find the issues it tackles melds strongly with what I am passionate for. Studying Sociology will provide me with a much deeper insight into complex issues like our PW topic and an ability to develop ideas using my own initiative.
Participating in community work during my secondary school and junior college years, have increased my awareness of a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. I would be able to use these experiences and look at sociological issues from not just my own perspective but others as well. I would enjoy becoming more involved with a range of inspirational activities such as these within the university.
Should my application be reconsidered, I will ensure that I meet and exceed the expectations required by the students attending your university. I would be glad to participate in an interview to better present myself and discuss how my talents can be of value.
Here's my essay:
The study of sociology is appealing to me because of the diversity of topics they cover and their relevance to our world today. I'm interested in issues like the ageing population, low income families and early childhood development. This led me to tackle on the topic of "Consequences of Elderly Not Taking the Correct Medication on Time" during project work (PW). Through PW I learnt how to synthesise knowledge from various areas of learning while doing research on the topic. This enables me to critically and creatively apply it to real life situations and to generate, develop and evaluate ideas for the project task. I conducted surveys with the elderly and caretakers at residential areas to find out if they would use the products we came up with. This is useful for doing research as I learn how to effectively communicate with people. I shared about the innovative ideas our group came up with to tackle the topic:
1) Alarm Wristband- reminds the elderly to take their medication
2) Speaker Alarm- provides a link between caregivers/family and the elderly
3) Multi-language Medication Instructions- cater to those who don't understand English
This reinforces my interest in sociology as I find the issues it tackles melds strongly with what I am passionate for. Studying Sociology will provide me with a much deeper insight into complex issues like our PW topic and an ability to develop ideas using my own initiative.
Participating in community work during my secondary school and junior college years, have increased my awareness of a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. I would be able to use these experiences and look at sociological issues from not just my own perspective but others as well. I would enjoy becoming more involved with a range of inspirational activities such as these within the university.
Should my application be reconsidered, I will ensure that I meet and exceed the expectations required by the students attending your university. I would be glad to participate in an interview to better present myself and discuss how my talents can be of value.
