Geography Personal Statement
Personal Statement
“Geography is a subject which holds the key to the future”. This quote by TV geographer and comedian Michael Palin perfectly encompasses why I love geography. The fact that it is the geographers of the world who have the responsibility to predict and solve future global issues such as overpopulation, climate change and dwindling natural resources, both excites and inspires me. My geography teacher believed that geography is a global subject, made up of the four spheres of the Earth: the biosphere, the lithosphere, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. So, in my opinion, a student of geography is one with the broadest and most globally relevant extent of knowledge of all faculties. This is why I want to be part of the exclusive club of geographers, and hopefully be a part of the future of our planet.
In Year 10 I spent a week on work experience at my local National Trust estate of Godolphin House, shadowing the warden there. Here, I learned a great deal about environmental conservation and the importance of maintaining natural habitats in our local area. This helped me understand environmental geography at a local scale and that while issues such as climate change and global warming are massive problems that have hundreds of scientists and geographers around the world who are dedicated to solving them, what happens at a smaller scale can also have an effect on the bigger picture. During my work experience week, we also looked at the effect of tourism on the local coastline. This involved balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the continuing prosperity of the ecosystem and ensuring that it takes place in a sustainable way. We patrolled a section of the coastline, looking for signs of damage and disruption such as cairns or erosion to the path. I found the week very valuable as it contributed further to my education as a geographer, helping me to understand the efforts that are put into conserving local ecosystems.
Since March
“Geography is a subject which holds the key to the future”. This quote by TV geographer and comedian Michael Palin perfectly encompasses why I love geography. The fact that it is the geographers of the world who have the responsibility to predict and solve future global issues such as overpopulation, climate change and dwindling natural resources, both excites and inspires me. My geography teacher believed that geography is a global subject, made up of the four spheres of the Earth: the biosphere, the lithosphere, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. So, in my opinion, a student of geography is one with the broadest and most globally relevant extent of knowledge of all faculties. This is why I want to be part of the exclusive club of geographers, and hopefully be a part of the future of our planet.
In Year 10 I spent a week on work experience at my local National Trust estate of Godolphin House, shadowing the warden there. Here, I learned a great deal about environmental conservation and the importance of maintaining natural habitats in our local area. This helped me understand environmental geography at a local scale and that while issues such as climate change and global warming are massive problems that have hundreds of scientists and geographers around the world who are dedicated to solving them, what happens at a smaller scale can also have an effect on the bigger picture. During my work experience week, we also looked at the effect of tourism on the local coastline. This involved balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the continuing prosperity of the ecosystem and ensuring that it takes place in a sustainable way. We patrolled a section of the coastline, looking for signs of damage and disruption such as cairns or erosion to the path. I found the week very valuable as it contributed further to my education as a geographer, helping me to understand the efforts that are put into conserving local ecosystems.
Since March