Keen interest in embracing a holistic and well-rounded development in my student life - extra info

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.

Throughout my time in xx Polytechnic , I have display a keen interest in embracing a holistic and well-rounded development in my student life. I was able to juggle well between Co-curriculum Activity (CCA) while performing consistently well in my studies. As a result, I was able to excel with CCA grade- Gold for my active involvement and contribution throughout the 3 years.

Being an active and committed member of xx Library Club, I was part of the sub-committee during the first semester where I assumed leadership role within the committee. It provided me with ample opportunity to be part of the club's event organizing team by involving in events such as What?! Fun Fair . I would like to highlight one of the event that I was directly involved in.

*Background information about WHAT?! Fun Fair:
WHAT?! Fun Fair is the first big-scale event organized by xx Library Club and the collaboration with xx. It is an e-resources fun fair to help to raise awareness and promote about the various E-Resources (E-book etc.) that are available within xx.

I was assigned to the publicity department together with 4 other committee members to assist with the event promotion campaign. Below summarizes my responsibility and roles in the publicity team:

1) In-Charge Of Publicizing & Promoting Event using Various New Media (Facebook, Twitter)
2) In-Charge Of Filming Event promotion video clips
3) In-Charge Of Designing Event Banner, Posters & Flyers
I am glad that I have seized the opportunity to be part of the club committee member for its first major event. I enjoyed what I do and love every minute in carrying out my assigned duty to contribute in the success of the event. Witnessing a successful project at the end of the day, provide me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The valuable knowledge and experience I have acquired from this event have been priceless and have far exceeded beyond my expectation due to the first-hand experience and involvement I was involved in starting from initial stage till the completion stage. Besides that, it also provides an ample learning opportunity platform that allows me to acquire new skills by working with different group of people from all sorts of diverse cultures and background.

My ultimate career goal is to become the next successful project and event manager who is capable of planning, managing and overseeing the construction and events for the next iconic building in Singapore. Even though, I have only acquired basic PFM foundation during my course of study at polytechnic however I believed that by enrolling into PFM degree program would allow me to achieve my dream and enable me to further broaden my horizons in the built environment industry.

Andrew, here is something to keep in mind when writing an application essay. Explain it, don't list it. You always have to set examples of the tasks that you were involved in, what you had to do, any obstacles you encountered and how you resolved it. Since this is an open topic essay, you should take advantage of it by explaining more about your participation rather than just listing down your participation as bullet points. Bullet points are good when you have to submit a cover letter for a job application. It is not something that normally finds its way into a college application essay.

That said, you need to convert the bullet points into a more enlightening discussion for the reviewer. As the essay requires, you should explain your outlined participation in a connected sense regarding your major. The connection will show the reviewer that you have the ability, background, and proper foundation for the course major you have chosen. Make sure to highlight the connection whenever possible because that is the best way to call attention to your "expertise" in this field. The reviewer will also pay major attention to the points that you discuss at length because it helps him to get to know the kind of student you might become.