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Personal Statement
For Humanities Communicationand Science Majors
Target Audience
n vers ty e ect on ane s
University Administrative Staff
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Getting Started the 5 Bs
Bepositivein tone and diction (choice of
word)
structure
Be relevant
-curricular engagements
Be accuratein articulating facts
General Layout
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2aragraph 2Personal/ Academic/ Vocational Landmarks
Paragraph 3Education Background, Academic and Extra-curricular Experience
Paragraph 4Relevant Engagements and Development
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Acknowledgement of Application
Key Points:
Programme Code
Title of the Academic Department
Goodwill Message
Sample
The Chinese and Bilingual Studies (Code:
xxx rogramme o t e ong ong o ytec n c
University (1)is well-known for providingstudents with a balance of breath and
depth in the discipline, with the devotion to
nurturing students in the field of language.(2)
1. Be accurate in Programme Title, Code and University
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Personal/ Academic/Vocational Landmarks
Key Points:
ersona nterest
Readiness
Sample
I am most interested in the core subjects including,
Business Communication. The concepts and skillshave stren thened m fundamental understandin oflanguage and communication and prepare me to be acritical and analytical person in the field of
. ,always been the key to success. The programme wille ui me with the latest develo ments in lin uisticsand translation skills to manage effectively theChinese and the English languages in vocational andaca em c mens ons.
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Personal Interest
I am most interested in the core subjects
including Translation Theory, Linguistics and
ng s or us ness ommun cat on. +
1. Be specific cite accurate course titles
2. Be relevant cite language-related courses
Readiness
The concepts and skills have strengthened my
fundamental understanding of language and
critical and analytical person in the field of
communication.(2)
1. State educational outcomes or achievements
2. State educational forecast
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Benefits
Also, mastering languages has always been the
ey to success. 1 T e programme wi equip mewith the latest developments in linguistics and
translation skills to manage effectively the
Chinese and the En lish lan ua es in vocational
and academic dimensions.(2)
1. Justify the benefit Give specific reason
2. Present the benefit
Paragraph 3Education Background, Academic and
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Key Points:
tate your atest e ucat on ac groun
Highlight Academic Experience
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Sample
Taking Associate Degree in Bilingual Communication atHon Kon Communit Colle e has established minterest and career goal in language and communication.In class, I participated in various kinds of researchprojects including Chinese Culture, Aesthetics and ArtAppreciation and Academic English. Throughn erac ng w peop e rom eren sec ors w
diverse interest, the group research projects have-
skills to tackle the challenges in my academic pursuit.With a strong interest to apply concepts and theories intoreal situations, I also joined the Press Committee as astudent editor. I conducted interviews, monitorede tor a es gn an e te eatures or co ege magaz ne
State Latest Education Background
Taking Associate Degree in Bilingual
Communication at Hong Kong Community
o ege as esta s e my nterest an
career oal in lan ua e and communication. 2
1. State your latest education background
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Describe Academic Experience
In class, I participated in various kinds of research projects
nc u ng nese u ture, est et cs an rt pprec at on anAcademic English. (1) Through interacting with people from
different sectors with diverse interest, the group research projects
have strengthened my problem-solving and communication skills
to tackle the challenges in my academic pursuit. (2)
1. Outline a specific academic experience (i.e. research)2. Describe the academic achievements
Describe Non-academic Experience
With a strong interest to apply concepts and
theories into real situations, I also joined the
Press Committee as a student editor. 1 I
conducted interviews, monitored editorial
es gn an e te eatures or co ege magaz ne.
1. State relevant non-academic (off campus)
ex erience2. Use active verb to stress actions
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Relevant Engagements and Development
Key Points:
g g t nterns p or part-t me wor ngexperience
a n na attent on w t personadevelo ment and awards
Sample
During the summer, I also joined aninternship programme as a museum guide at
which I have been given ample opportunitiesn re n ng my presen a on an
communication skills. For personaldevelopment, I am currently learning French
as m third lan ua e.
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-experience
During the summer, I also joined an internship
program as a museum guide at Hong Kong,
been given ample opportunities in refining my
presentation and communication skills.(2)
1. State the job title and organization
2. Emphasizes the achievement
development and awards
For personal development, I am currently
earn ng renc as my t r anguage.
Illustrates the specific direction or area forpersona eve opment
Mention the awards or merits if an