Becoming a Beneficial Member of Society and Business - Personal Statement Example

I have come to greatly appreciate not only the excellence in teaching that is provided by Bangor University but also take advantage of the support available with many teaching professionals that assisted me in being ready to tackle the challenges of career development. I soon came to realize that I could admire and respect those teaching professionals who are equipped, through education and experience, to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum as well as serving as advocates when the student requires additional support in a variety of different domains. This is why the university experience has been so valuable and why I continue to seek to improve my lifelong learning and worldview.

            Before becoming a student at Bangor University, I was enrolled at the Beijing Institute of Technology where, during the first year, I struggled to achieve more than average marks in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. It was not because the curriculum was significantly difficult, it was simply due to my own unfamiliarity with radically different teaching methods in the UK as opposed to Chinese teaching methodology. However, I was determined to rectify what I perceived to be a minor deficiency, communicating to my tutors that I was having problems adjusting to the UK culture. Because of the aforementioned support, I was able to make the appropriate adjustment, learn about the absolute value of diversity and cultural disparity and achieve much higher marks by eliminating apprehension that once existed due to said lack of knowledge about the UK educational and social environment. I ultimately scored an 80 in Finance in my 2012-2013 academic year which was, in my opinion, a significant achievement and improvement of which I am quite pleased. It was, again, through the excellence of those engaged in the university experience that allowed me to exceed any boundaries and find personal fulfillment associated with high achievement.

            The university experience has given me many new perspectives and assisted in broadening my scope of knowledge that, today, allows me to successfully examine a variety of academic theories and effectively apply them to real-life business and social scenarios. Some of this growth can be attributed to my volunteer work at the Beijing Institute of Technology in which I was responsible for introducing new students to the campus lifestyle and assisting them in adjusting to the living conditions of the campus and accommodating their needs to improve study and general lifestyle. It was my responsibility to map out efficient routes between the main study buildings, restaurants, and any other campus-related need, thus essentially serving as a student-to-student advocate of which I received much appreciation and friendship development. Through this volunteer program at BIT, I further enhanced my knowledge of cultural diversity and the absolute importance of embracing diversity in both an academic and social context. I am greatly satisfied with the outcomes that I experienced in the volunteer program which not only equipped me with a better understanding of human needs and behaviors but also enhancing my preparation and management skills.

            On a personal note, I have a wide variety of hobbies that help to cultivate my abilities and further expose me to cultural differences within a social context. I am well-skilled in dance and in the piano which not only allows me to embrace the beauty of the arts but also improves intrinsic drive and ambition to succeed. I have found that my involvement in the arts serves as a motivational force that continues to further develop my capabilities as dance and piano require deep commitment and determination, which are two success factors that can be successfully applied to improving not only my personal life but also my academic career. I have found that educational learning and personal skills development go hand-in-hand, which continues to improve not only my professional skill-set but my personal approaches to study and comprehension in the university environment. I am also skilled in calligraphy, a respected tradition of the Chinese culture. By perfecting inscription and writing capabilities, it allows me to focus on achieving the pinnacle of my personal abilities and also cherish the rich history of Chinese culture, once again embracing diversity which I have learned is so very important as a contributing member of a global society.