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Questions to help yourself get out of that writing rut! | University Personal Statement
Here is for you who are feeling like you're stuck at writing your personal statement for university admissions.
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🌱 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:49 Mindset shift
3:01 First question
3:52 Is there a valid reason?
5:28 The ‘what’ to your ‘why’
7:22 If you have the dream program
8:38 Brainstorming questions!
13:33 Help, I’m still stuck
15:07 More resources
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all those glitters aren't gold, and i learned it the hard way.
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
i couldnt be grateful about studying at cambridge, and i felt very bad about it. my time at cambridge, though it looked fun, magical, and amazing - was very painful for me. it revealed to me parts of myself i didnt know i had, new heights i didnt know i could fall from, and pain so… intangible, so weird, so deep, so… unnecessary that still dug its way into my heart. i didnt know this was going ...
how to review your own personal statement for top university admissions!
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Here are a few things you can check in your current personal statement draft! I draw these from my experience reviewing 50 of your essays in the past 2-2.5 years, some of them getting offers from Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UIUC, NYU, Toronto, and many more. 🌱 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:17 Quick shoutout! 1:52 Knowing what to write 4:13 Reflection and nuances 6:28 Personalisation and depth of res...
getting a job was HARD... why I left the UK after my master's
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
I opened up about my struggles with job application - particularly also on why I left the UK and decided to move to Singapore. I left out quite some details about how I felt just because I didn't want to make this video about how tough and sad the time was for me.. but trust me when I said my confidence was totally wrecked. Nevertheless, only now, in hindsight, can I say that I truly needed tho...
my bff's proposal💍, being a tourist in SG for the weekend 🇸🇬 | vlog
Просмотров 878Год назад
So a few weeks ago my best friends from high school came to visit and little did one of them know, we were preparing for her proposal!! It was such a wholesome weekend that I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Glad to have them in my life and it was genuinely the happiest I've been in a while. 🌱 Say hi on my socials ╰ My Instagram @viancqa ( viancqa) ╰ My essay review service @l...
adjusting to life in SG 🇸🇬 and a random chat at 10.22pm with a slice of strawberry shortcake | vlog
Просмотров 934Год назад
An attempt at vlogging but honestly I'm giving up. This is how I'm gonna do my 'vlogs' in the future you guys HAHAHA just a few clips of the week and some random rambling at the end. After minute 8 I won't blame you if you start clicking out LOL because I'll just be rambling about life, strawberry shortcake, how I like to work in quieter times, as well as running Abroadening, my education non-p...
I left the UK
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
Ah yes, the long-awaited video. I'm really bad at goodbyes, so I just recorded the tiny moments that mattered. This is a compilation of what went on from June til August. If you're confused, I went home for a bit and then came back to the UK for my graduation. At first, I thought going home was just a holiday. But I decided to leave altogether in August. I'm glad for this chapter, grateful for ...
seriously, don't do these to your personal statement
Просмотров 46 тыс.Год назад
So I've been doing this essay review since last year and many of you have gotten into the top unis (YAY!!). But these are some of the MOST COMMON mistakes I always comment on and give suggestions for people to improve upon. I'm thinking of making this a series where I give more examples of how to convey your story better in your personal statement - let me know if you guys want this! :) If you'...
hey, i'm back :)
Просмотров 808Год назад
Hey all it's been such a soul-searching, intense, [insert all other roller-coastery adjective] three months (a bit more actually). I left the UK in August, and I really do cherish my 5 years there. Without those years, I wouldn't be here and wouldn't be connected with you guys too. Especially those of you who even became friends with me. Truly truly grateful for it! I think I was just really un...
you don't have to be "productive" at all time... here's how I do it
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
A sudden realisation when I was struggling with waking up every single day to face essay writing season is that... my best does not have to be the same every day. I have always been a high-functioning individual and many asked me "where you get that energy from?". It is usually the result of forcing myself to work, latching my identity to it, and fear of not being useful. While it has served me...
Honne's concert, punting in Cambridge, and lots of reading | silent vlog
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
Life in April was pretty vibrant, from punting in Cambridge to Easter Sunday in London, going to Honne's concert, and many many reading sesh. Also not recorded in this video: (1) failing my PhD funding (a video of me ugly crying exists but I'm not yet at peace with putting it out there haha) and (2) forcing myself to get up every day to do my essay (I was entering a slump)... // socials @viancq...
my first academic conference(!), st.john's college, sunset, and new book | cambridge diary ep.4
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
After getting Rona and got knocked out for literally two weeks... (yeap I had it a bit worse than the normal reported 5 days - 1 week period), I really had to say, 2 weeks self-isolation was THE BEST. LOL. I mean, generally it gives me reasons to not meet people and what better days could an introvert like me ask for hahaha Jokes aside, my best friend (her name's Sainsna) came to visit me from ...
spring is here, learning mandarin, and writing uni essays | silent vlog
Просмотров 9662 года назад
Surprisingly I really enjoy making this silent vlog style video hehe although it does take a LOT longer to film than my other vids! Welcoming spring in the UK with sunny days and warm weather, love it so much. // socials @viancqa ( viancqa) @abroadening.id ( abroadening...) ask.viancqa@gmail.com // Music ♪ Damien Sebe - Finding Comfort - thmatc.co/?l=82B1AC1C ♪ sunshi...
CNY dinner with my Cam friends, countless formals, & everything in between | cambridge diary ep.3
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
This is again another long-overdue edit and is a compilation of some wholesome moments in Cambridge (and a bit in London!) with my friends. Re-watching this made me feel like I wanna stay here forever :" Places visited: 1. Waterstones Sidney St, Cambridge 2. Natural History Museum, London 3. Watchhouse Somerset House, London 4. OGAM Tapas Bar, London (highly recommend this!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ their "...
ranting about my development studies degree in cambridge
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
TOP TIP: Listen in 1.5 or 1.25x speed, idk why I'm talking so slow here LOL If you follow me on IG you know how intense my love-hate relationship with this degree is. Just wanna emphasize that nothing has made me happier in this past year than studying this seemingly contradictory and problematic area of study hahaha. I genuinely love it, despite my frustration, and hope more people would enter...
studying at a church-cafe & picking up my college puffer and christmas gift! | cambridge diary ep.2
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
studying at a church-cafe & picking up my college puffer and christmas gift! | cambridge diary ep.2
writing my essays & getting my life together during winter break | cambridge diary ep.1
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
writing my essays & getting my life together during winter break | cambridge diary ep.1
books to read if you're new to reading! (fiction & non-fiction) 📚
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
books to read if you're new to reading! (fiction & non-fiction) 📚
slow days 🎐 doing nothing but clean the room and walk around cambridge | silent vlog
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
slow days 🎐 doing nothing but clean the room and walk around cambridge | silent vlog
i wish i knew these about Cambridge master's before applying!
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
i wish i knew these about Cambridge master's before applying!
[ENG SUB] a day in life of a Cambridge master student
Просмотров 37 тыс.2 года назад
[ENG SUB] a day in life of a Cambridge master student
first impression of Cambridge... not what I expected
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.2 года назад
first impression of Cambridge... not what I expected
I'm moving to Cambridge!
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 года назад
I'm moving to Cambridge!
My Coventry Flat: A Room Tour! 🏡
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
My Coventry Flat: A Room Tour! 🏡
a little chat about my time studying undergrad in the UK + graduation photoshoot vlog!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
a little chat about my time studying undergrad in the UK graduation photoshoot vlog!
My Oxford Personal Statement & Mistakes To Avoid | Ep.4 Oxbridge App. Series
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
My Oxford Personal Statement & Mistakes To Avoid | Ep.4 Oxbridge App. Series
I took out the music from my travel vlog | wholesome travel ASMR ✨⛰ | peak district & thor's cave
Просмотров 6663 года назад
I took out the music from my travel vlog | wholesome travel ASMR ✨⛰ | peak district & thor's cave
My Cambridge MPhil (Masters) Personal Statement + TIPS! | Ep.3 Oxbridge Application Series
Просмотров 82 тыс.3 года назад
My Cambridge MPhil (Masters) Personal Statement TIPS! | Ep.3 Oxbridge Application Series
What You Need To Know Before Applying To UK Universities 📌 | Ep.2 Oxbridge Application Series
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.3 года назад
What You Need To Know Before Applying To UK Universities 📌 | Ep.2 Oxbridge Application Series
How I Got Into My Dream University for Masters (Cambridge✨) | Ep.1 Oxbridge Application Series
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
How I Got Into My Dream University for Masters (Cambridge✨) | Ep.1 Oxbridge Application Series

Комментарии

  • @aishamusamuhammad1216
    @aishamusamuhammad1216 8 дней назад

    This was super helpful. I really needed the self-reflection ❤

  • @scientiaedu
    @scientiaedu 17 дней назад

    I am a PhD in economics professor educated in the UK and USA. First in economics, you need to clearly comprehend major theories, second, you might have some level of mathematical skills when you study Keynesian economics. Third, applying economics theories into real lives is important and required to figure out solutions for social issues and economic policies. Also, when you go for higher degrees, you might decide either microeconomics, macroeconomics, or development economics, or others is suitable for you. I studied Business Economics for an undergraduate program, Development Economics at the University of Sussex in England, and PhD at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Economics can be boring and interesting depending on how your lectures or professors take initiative but usually the economics subject limits their abilities due to its theoretical depths. Anyway, good luck to my Econ students. Any questions regarding economics, you can leave some comments. Good luck again to you all🤞

  • @epistemoholic6333
    @epistemoholic6333 25 дней назад

    Thank you for the sincere and adequate sharing of the details that only a Cambridge student could know. I have watched some other videos similar to yours, but in them, people mostly talk about some common stuff. It is not useful when you're preparing to apply.

  • @larissacury7714
    @larissacury7714 25 дней назад

    Thank you for this video!

  • @dfkdfk8540
    @dfkdfk8540 25 дней назад

  • @larissacury7714
    @larissacury7714 26 дней назад

    Thank you very much for your this video!

  • @OgabekAbdurashidov-zu9ds
    @OgabekAbdurashidov-zu9ds Месяц назад

    You are really biautiful and very smart for me

  • @bubu8724
    @bubu8724 Месяц назад

    Kak kalo ijazah paket c bisa masuk Cambridge ga si?

  • @kipskip_546
    @kipskip_546 Месяц назад

    Im applying through UCAS that limit it to 4000 characters... I've written (2500/4000) and just wondering if its good enough or not

  • @June-wl9rj
    @June-wl9rj Месяц назад

    halo kak, link yt untuk 5 univ uk yang bisa menerima nilai UN tidak bisa terbuka ka 🙏🏻

  • @RaniHasanuddin
    @RaniHasanuddin Месяц назад

    I love u make✨💐

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 2 месяца назад

    Excellent video with sage advice. Every day is a school day👍😊💜✌️ Best to say truthful - as in CVs don't get caught out at interview - write about the concepts and arguements that interest you (relative to the degree) and put the authors' names in brackets afterwards. Not only does that avoid plagiarism, it explains your interest in those concepts and arguements (with understanding) whilst acknowledging the author and showing that you've read the papers/books/literature too. I came across a MBA personal statement where only 500 words were allowed (iirc for many MBAs it's a 1000 words). However basic guidelines were given by the university, which needed careful reading. Then it's a case of, edit, edit, edit, edit and edit it again. Don't waste words, stay relevant to the degree and what the university has asked of you in the guidelines. Be mindful to watch out for hyphens being counted as words not characters in some auto word count functions (count the words manually if unsure). Also a brief - in bold - heading can be useful as an aide memoire and to clarify to the reader (iirc they're not part of word count), however in 500 words, that's just two headings for two main sections relative to what the university has specified they want to know about. I'm no expert but I hope that helps others💜✌️😊

  • @RaniHasanuddin
    @RaniHasanuddin 2 месяца назад

    Semoga bisa ngikutin jejak kak vianca✨❤

  • @RaniHasanuddin
    @RaniHasanuddin 2 месяца назад

    Semoga bisa kuliah disana dan ngambil jurusan matematika dan jdi astronomy 😭

  • @lundusimuchenje762
    @lundusimuchenje762 2 месяца назад

    I did it on my undergraduate, combined with Business. Bachelor of arts Development Studies with Business Administration. I had an opportunity to acquire knowledge in different fields such as Research methods and Statistics, Trade and Industrial Policy, Economic globalization, Entrepreneurship and Development, Agriculture and Food Security, Political, Social and Economic Development, Marketing( Principles and Service), International Businesses Management, Human Resource Management, Business Environment and Entrepreneurship and Small business management.. Plus I did certificates in Project Management and Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation. I found the combination more interesting more than I expected 🔥👏.

    • @essy23
      @essy23 Месяц назад

      Impressive, I'm going for it

  • @mcfallenmacha9611
    @mcfallenmacha9611 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this video, i was looking for an international student's experience an you surely have answered all my questions

  • @Khushi-jl8mj
    @Khushi-jl8mj 2 месяца назад

    finance midterm motivation

  • @muhammadumarsotvoldiev8768
    @muhammadumarsotvoldiev8768 2 месяца назад

    Very useful

  • @muhammadumarsotvoldiev8768
    @muhammadumarsotvoldiev8768 2 месяца назад

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Thank you for good deed.

  • @ACOGL1234
    @ACOGL1234 2 месяца назад

    I think what needs to be understand is that the society is corrupted as well as humanity itself, but as more people become aware of the issues in the society, it is already a kind of "victory" on the side of good. Imagine the people who listened to your channel also starting to see the "murder" and eventually it will be judged. (dunno if this makes sense)

  • @vianegrace
    @vianegrace 3 месяца назад

    one day semoga bisa bikin a day in life study abroad juga, one day! 🥺💖

  • @user-os9cv3lk3y
    @user-os9cv3lk3y 3 месяца назад

    Mauuuuh

  • @user-qk7zq4pm1i
    @user-qk7zq4pm1i 3 месяца назад

    This is reeeeeallly helpful thank you so much!!!

  • @roderickhou4931
    @roderickhou4931 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your sharing! It tremendously inspired me to create my personal statement and love the idea of analogy you mentioned!

  • @munkhjinmunkhzaya929
    @munkhjinmunkhzaya929 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video and tips. I have started my uni application by following and watching your series ^^. Thank you from Mongoliaaaa

  • @user-iq5gh9oc5q
    @user-iq5gh9oc5q 3 месяца назад

    Seblm nya saya ucapkan slam kenal dari saya ditangerang.banyak tokoh ilmuan dari cambrige universiti.yg kabarnya universiti itu berdiri pada thn 1209.artinya seblm munculnya kerajaan majapahit di nuswantara.bila berkenan .saya minta izin untuk bisa ngobrol dengan saudari.mungkin ada beberapa hal yg saya ingin bertanya tentang teori big bang .steven howking dan ingin bertanya juga tentang pandangan seorang mohamad iqbal.dimana keduanya adalah ilmuan dari cambrige universiti.untuk itu seblm nya saya ucapkan banyak trimakasih.ohya kalau boleh izizn minta no wa nya ya kak.🙏

  • @user-dh2xg9ho9o
    @user-dh2xg9ho9o 4 месяца назад

    I'm reaching out because I'm considering pursuing a master's degree in economics, I'm currently studying BSc Psychology, but I've recently become really interested in economics and I'm thinking about making the switch. I find the subject fascinating. Also, I'm wondering if there are any specific requirements or prerequisites for someone coming from a non-economic background like mine. Any information provided would be really helpful.

  • @PepeCris15
    @PepeCris15 4 месяца назад

    Application for grad school is due in 2 days and I'm super thankful I came across this video. Because my personal statement doesn't use overly-sophisticated language, nor does it read like a laundry list of my accomplishments, like many of the personal statements I've read from those in my field, I've started feeling discouraged and insecure about it. With my writing being professional and easy to follow, I hope this will score in my favour by making the administrators' jobs easier. Best of luck to each and every one of you applying for higher education!

  • @mariamshafiq2333
    @mariamshafiq2333 4 месяца назад

    whats a student of DS called ???

  • @ApoFarhad1612
    @ApoFarhad1612 4 месяца назад

    I particularly liked "think independently for yourself" part. I'm from Kurdistan, and I desperately want to study there in the UK. My why is because I would like to integrate with British people and stay there. Apart from the language, I'm obsessed with its geography.

  • @AnupamDebashisRoy
    @AnupamDebashisRoy 4 месяца назад

    Is the dissertation still optional or have they made it compulsory now?

    • @AnupamDebashisRoy
      @AnupamDebashisRoy 4 месяца назад

      Also, how focused is the degree on the global South?

  • @anamateursspace
    @anamateursspace 4 месяца назад

    i have a problem of writing long sentences actually. after watching this, i will probably work towards keeping my sentences short, objective and concise. thankyou so much. (and thanks for providing the context of the negative tone* example - alot of people probably might have misunderstood it.)

  • @finewitawaruwu
    @finewitawaruwu 4 месяца назад

    Hi Kak Viancqa. I'm here with many weakness. I found your video today, and your energy encourages me. Now, I'm in my last year of my bachelor's degree of International Relations Studies at Universitas Budi Luhur. As soon as I graduate, I want to continue my master's college at UK and.... yeah ofc I never go abroad. I just start my journey, and I hope you will accompany me through your videos. I'll come back here sometime and say hello, and tell you I'm in UK. Wish me luck....

  • @federicoarguello5622
    @federicoarguello5622 4 месяца назад

    She look alike an asian actress that performed in the avengers

  • @Schwaaaang
    @Schwaaaang 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I am rewriting my statement now, as I probably broke more than half of these 😂

  • @user-ow4us3bx2s
    @user-ow4us3bx2s 5 месяцев назад

    it seems that your statement is less than 3000 characters while from what I know , the average required number of characters is 5000 and sometimes it could reach 7500 characters, doesn't this effect the evaluation of the statement ?

    • @Viancqa
      @Viancqa 5 месяцев назад

      Indeed this was the required length in the prompt

  • @fxkey6142
    @fxkey6142 5 месяцев назад

    Congratulations 👏🎉🎉

  • @rolitamudenda
    @rolitamudenda 5 месяцев назад

    Im going to school this august and im so excited to study economics and finance,i had to research more about this course and this video is very helpful

  • @OpeLeke
    @OpeLeke 5 месяцев назад

    Well done. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @priscillad8
    @priscillad8 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @Mrbae0
    @Mrbae0 6 месяцев назад

    Pakek a level

  • @rovercoupe7104
    @rovercoupe7104 6 месяцев назад

    I teach economics and I teach business. The subjects don’t always agree. M.

  • @aapnegara
    @aapnegara 6 месяцев назад

    straightforward video, thank you

  • @mariaalbertocruz1051
    @mariaalbertocruz1051 6 месяцев назад

    Me encantó tu video! La parte de mostrar tu "vulnerabilidad" es para mi lo más honesto que he encontrado dentro de todos los videos de "Personal Statements" que voy encontrando. Se nota que has investigado al Programa. Espero lograr un PS tan real como el tuyo, serás mi inspiración! Saludos desde Perú

  • @jumbodude1987
    @jumbodude1987 6 месяцев назад

    thanks a lot for this video, especially the rant towards the end. I think a lot of us are in a similar situation and it feels like so many are oblivious to systemic issues and it's incredibly disillusioning learning more and more and more about how dire of a state the world is in. So it's really nice to hear someone else struggling through it too. Hopefully we can all make a tiny dent towards meaningful change!

  • @Velumize
    @Velumize 6 месяцев назад

    Could you tell us how to show our interest to two different fields or labs in our SOP? is it a red flag or not?

  • @adrianaruedabarrios4486
    @adrianaruedabarrios4486 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Viancqa - I have been watching several of your videos as I am feeling stuck with my own personal statement. Thanks a lot for the clarity you have provided me with. I am applying for the MSc in Evidence Based Social Intervention and Policy Evalution at Oxford. Thanks!

  • @haiderx4644
    @haiderx4644 7 месяцев назад

    I love economic

  • @gulcinmmmdova
    @gulcinmmmdova 7 месяцев назад

    How you can write such amazing letter, i literally can't understand.❤