Geology Personal Statement
What makes the Earth so special compared to other planets is the way everything seems to come together to create a perfect condition for life .It has taken 4.5 billion years to turn the earth from a barren rock into the world we know today, the earth has gone through an incredible journey of catastrophe and renewal . These processes the Earth has gone through has genuinely intrigued me.
In my early years, I grew up in the Highlands of Kenya. A place with great Geological significance such as the Great Rift Valley, Hells gate and Mount Longonot. This privilege of visiting these areas in my early years cultivated in me an obsession of nature. Having had curiosity of how the world works, the enormity of these landscapes has prompted a deep interest on how planet earth was formed. …show more content…
Less than a century ago, Geology was transformed by the continental drift theory by Alfred Wegener.
Recently in a documentary named ‘Earth the power of the planet' I came across a new theory which suggests that planet like ours might be very rare, it is called the rarer theory. It says simple life like bacteria may be common in the universe, but for complex life like plants and animals to evolve it requires an extra-ordinary sequence of events. This ever compelling subject is even expanding as far as for looking for evidence of water and life in Mars .This shows how modern and exciting the discipline of Geology is.
BTEC Applied science has helped me develop number of key skills such as.. Organisation; having to assemble and maintain my coursework in a portfolio, Good time management by meeting course deadlines consistently and also increased independent research has developed me into a more independent learner . Being an independent learner has motivated me to research more and discover my key interest of Geology. These key skills were vital for successful completion of my
coursework.
I also was a member of the Leynko scouts, where we used to do activities such as camping, hiking and also mine explorations in Menengai crater, Lake Magadi and Also Lake Elementaita. These experiences have increased my love of the outdoors, the landscape and appreciation of our surroundings. Beyond Geology my hobbies and interest are playing football and Travelling.
Alongside my hobbies and Interest , I am also Multilingual speaking Fluently in Somali , Swahili , English and speak basic Arabic .
During my two year period at college, I took a part time job at Currys Pc World. I relished being given the opportunity to demonstrate my skills such as Team working, Adaptability, communication skills and also decision making. Demonstrating my team working skills where I helped organise and conduct a meeting by Creating an Agenda, Setting and ensuring Group goals are achieved and everyone in a Meeting getting the opportunity to participate. I also demonstrated my versatility by working in a different department; in a warehouse where I covered a gap for an injured Colleague. In my probationary period I was awarded with Employee of the Month certificate in recognition of my Dedication, Passion and Hard work.
I believe University is the perfect place to nurture my appetite and curiosity for the Discipline of Geology. Throughout my academic life studying Geology was my goal, I want to pursue my career in this field and eventually help contribute to the human understanding.
*My interest in Earth sciences developed further in High school , when I was introduced to Areas of Physical Geography such as The internal land forming processes where I studied about the processes of folding , faulting and volcanicity and also studied the external land forming process such as weathering ,glaciations and also the hydrological cycle.
*In my High School years’ going to field trips was very common due to the surrounding of many landscape and Mining sites. This made me develop more than inquisitiveness. Having learnt the principles of fieldwork like, the methods of collecting, recording and analysing data with advantages and disadvantages this planted in me a seed that was keen for geological and geographical knowledge.
In my early years, I grew up in the Highlands of Kenya. A place with great Geological significance such as the Great Rift Valley, Hells gate and Mount Longonot. This privilege of visiting these areas in my early years cultivated in me an obsession of nature. Having had curiosity of how the world works, the enormity of these landscapes has prompted a deep interest on how planet earth was formed. …show more content…
Less than a century ago, Geology was transformed by the continental drift theory by Alfred Wegener.
Recently in a documentary named ‘Earth the power of the planet' I came across a new theory which suggests that planet like ours might be very rare, it is called the rarer theory. It says simple life like bacteria may be common in the universe, but for complex life like plants and animals to evolve it requires an extra-ordinary sequence of events. This ever compelling subject is even expanding as far as for looking for evidence of water and life in Mars .This shows how modern and exciting the discipline of Geology is.
BTEC Applied science has helped me develop number of key skills such as.. Organisation; having to assemble and maintain my coursework in a portfolio, Good time management by meeting course deadlines consistently and also increased independent research has developed me into a more independent learner . Being an independent learner has motivated me to research more and discover my key interest of Geology. These key skills were vital for successful completion of my
coursework.
I also was a member of the Leynko scouts, where we used to do activities such as camping, hiking and also mine explorations in Menengai crater, Lake Magadi and Also Lake Elementaita. These experiences have increased my love of the outdoors, the landscape and appreciation of our surroundings. Beyond Geology my hobbies and interest are playing football and Travelling.
Alongside my hobbies and Interest , I am also Multilingual speaking Fluently in Somali , Swahili , English and speak basic Arabic .
During my two year period at college, I took a part time job at Currys Pc World. I relished being given the opportunity to demonstrate my skills such as Team working, Adaptability, communication skills and also decision making. Demonstrating my team working skills where I helped organise and conduct a meeting by Creating an Agenda, Setting and ensuring Group goals are achieved and everyone in a Meeting getting the opportunity to participate. I also demonstrated my versatility by working in a different department; in a warehouse where I covered a gap for an injured Colleague. In my probationary period I was awarded with Employee of the Month certificate in recognition of my Dedication, Passion and Hard work.
I believe University is the perfect place to nurture my appetite and curiosity for the Discipline of Geology. Throughout my academic life studying Geology was my goal, I want to pursue my career in this field and eventually help contribute to the human understanding.
*My interest in Earth sciences developed further in High school , when I was introduced to Areas of Physical Geography such as The internal land forming processes where I studied about the processes of folding , faulting and volcanicity and also studied the external land forming process such as weathering ,glaciations and also the hydrological cycle.
*In my High School years’ going to field trips was very common due to the surrounding of many landscape and Mining sites. This made me develop more than inquisitiveness. Having learnt the principles of fieldwork like, the methods of collecting, recording and analysing data with advantages and disadvantages this planted in me a seed that was keen for geological and geographical knowledge.