Economics, Finance and ManagementPersonal Statement (Surrey)
The worldwithout economists is like buildings without supporting columns. I am convincedEconomics provides a back bone for all societal functions. My interest inEconomics commenced during my year in Ethiopia. I was fascinated by how Ethiopia,with a lower GDP than Nigeria, still had a well maintained functioning airlineand a more stable electricity supply. Other questions stimulate my curiosity.What is impeding Sudan from being able to harness its hydroelectric power toproduce an abundant electricity supply? After carrying out some research, Ibecame aware that there are treaty agreements between the nations of Sudan andEgypt restricting the use of the Nile. These are useful insights intodisparities which exist amongst nations. I have developed a profound interestin economies and their governing systems.
At the end of myGCSE's, I received awards for excellent performance in my Child Development andGeography exams. In my spare time I like to teach myself Arabic and Spanish.Currently, I am working on an Extended Project Qualification relating toEconomics, Politics, and Management. I have chosen to carry out research on thevarious impacts the newly industrialised Chinese economy has had on societiesin Sub-Saharan Africa. From Chris Alden's Book: 'China in Africa' I havealready discovered that in Nigeria, the entrance of low-cost Chinese retailgoods has undermined the marketability of competing goods. On the contraryhowever, China has also provided Nigeria with technologies such ascommunication satellites which Nigeria had lacked for years. With such examplesin mind, I hope to discover if the role of China in Sub-Saharan Africa has beenpositive.
Through each ofmy A level subjects, I am developing skills needed to analyse and monitorsocio-economic trends in areas such as global development. My study ofSociology has offered a useful grounding into inequalities, deprivation and howgovernment policies have influenced decision making. It has assisted me tounderstand various conflicts that are associated with government policies. Theausterity measures adopted by the Greek parliament in response to its debtcrises intrigues me. Although high excise taxes on inelastic goods such ascigarettes, alcohol and fuel help in generating government funds, they may leadto a greater disadvantage. This may include the rise in black market trades asbusinesses try to evade high taxes. As a result, government failure may occur.
As anEco-monitor at school, I ensured that various recyclable wastes were disposedof appropriately. A footprint, no matter what size, I believe has its ownimpact on the environment. I have applied this to the world of economics, hencethe reason I work voluntarily in Oxfam to help with its fair trade cause. Beingthe Assistant Librarian at school, I have become very involved in the school'sadministrative duties. Furthermore, as the current Curriculum prefect, I aminvolved in allocating mentors for younger students and organising events forcharity week, therefore teaching me about responsibility and time management.Having been exposed to different education systems over the years, I haveadjusted to changes in the various environments, therefore indicating myversatility. My training as a volunteer Peer-Educator at Barnardos has helpedme in developing as a person. In addition to the personal reward I gained, ithas also helped develop teamwork and communication skills as I have beeninvolved in advising youths about various issues such as drugs, health and peerinfluences.
Having been bornin Nigeria, lived in Ethiopia and currently in the UK, I have become more awareof global and economic inequalities. At university, I relish the opportunity tounderstand these various economic principles, theories and hidden social patterns.Furthering my education to become a development economist is my ambition. Afterall, ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land.
The worldwithout economists is like buildings without supporting columns. I am convincedEconomics provides a back bone for all societal functions. My interest inEconomics commenced during my year in Ethiopia. I was fascinated by how Ethiopia,with a lower GDP than Nigeria, still had a well maintained functioning airlineand a more stable electricity supply. Other questions stimulate my curiosity.What is impeding Sudan from being able to harness its hydroelectric power toproduce an abundant electricity supply? After carrying out some research, Ibecame aware that there are treaty agreements between the nations of Sudan andEgypt restricting the use of the Nile. These are useful insights intodisparities which exist amongst nations. I have developed a profound interestin economies and their governing systems.
At the end of myGCSE's, I received awards for excellent performance in my Child Development andGeography exams. In my spare time I like to teach myself Arabic and Spanish.Currently, I am working on an Extended Project Qualification relating toEconomics, Politics, and Management. I have chosen to carry out research on thevarious impacts the newly industrialised Chinese economy has had on societiesin Sub-Saharan Africa. From Chris Alden's Book: 'China in Africa' I havealready discovered that in Nigeria, the entrance of low-cost Chinese retailgoods has undermined the marketability of competing goods. On the contraryhowever, China has also provided Nigeria with technologies such ascommunication satellites which Nigeria had lacked for years. With such examplesin mind, I hope to discover if the role of China in Sub-Saharan Africa has beenpositive.
Through each ofmy A level subjects, I am developing skills needed to analyse and monitorsocio-economic trends in areas such as global development. My study ofSociology has offered a useful grounding into inequalities, deprivation and howgovernment policies have influenced decision making. It has assisted me tounderstand various conflicts that are associated with government policies. Theausterity measures adopted by the Greek parliament in response to its debtcrises intrigues me. Although high excise taxes on inelastic goods such ascigarettes, alcohol and fuel help in generating government funds, they may leadto a greater disadvantage. This may include the rise in black market trades asbusinesses try to evade high taxes. As a result, government failure may occur.
As anEco-monitor at school, I ensured that various recyclable wastes were disposedof appropriately. A footprint, no matter what size, I believe has its ownimpact on the environment. I have applied this to the world of economics, hencethe reason I work voluntarily in Oxfam to help with its fair trade cause. Beingthe Assistant Librarian at school, I have become very involved in the school'sadministrative duties. Furthermore, as the current Curriculum prefect, I aminvolved in allocating mentors for younger students and organising events forcharity week, therefore teaching me about responsibility and time management.Having been exposed to different education systems over the years, I haveadjusted to changes in the various environments, therefore indicating myversatility. My training as a volunteer Peer-Educator at Barnardos has helpedme in developing as a person. In addition to the personal reward I gained, ithas also helped develop teamwork and communication skills as I have beeninvolved in advising youths about various issues such as drugs, health and peerinfluences.
Having been bornin Nigeria, lived in Ethiopia and currently in the UK, I have become more awareof global and economic inequalities. At university, I relish the opportunity tounderstand these various economic principles, theories and hidden social patterns.Furthering my education to become a development economist is my ambition. Afterall, ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land.
