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Chloe Robinson
4:35
Hi @Hannah J, The key points you need to get across when applying for a joint honours course are:
  • Your interest in both
  • Your aptitude for both, and what you’ve done to develop your interest in them
  • Why you want to study them together, and how the two might complement each other
  • How you see these two subjects fitting in with your longer-term aims
Rather than trying to talk about both at the same time, you might find it more straightforward to begin by talking about one subject, then the other, and then perhaps adding a line or two about why you think it would be beneficial to study them alongside each other. A slightly different way of doing it would be to talk about the first subject (what motivates you to study it, what aspects particularly interest you), and then discuss the second in relation to the first, immediately discussing why you think it complements the first and why you think a joint honours course is for you.
Hannah J
4:35
Hi, how would you recommend writing about a joint honours degree?
Chloe Robinson
3:38
Hi All, please could you fill in this survey regarding the Q&A today https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/eeonlinefeedback
Chloe Robinson
3:20
Hi @Sahar A,  try to avoid the most obvious opening sentences in your personal statement, so you stand out from the first line. To help, every year UCAS publishes a list of the most common opening lines in personal statements, and urges applicants to avoid using these hackneyed phrases. Previous years' top five included:
  • 'From a young age…'
  • 'For as long as I can remember…
  • 'I am applying for this course because…'
  • 'I have always been interested in…'
  • 'Throughout my life I have always enjoyed…'
Please see this link for suggestions on opening lines https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/writing-persona... and our personal statement presentation for more tips https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/128005/applying/744/writing_your_personal...
Sahar A
3:20
How do we come up with a unique first line that grabs attention
Stephanie Gordon
3:15
We have just answered this question so check out the answer below!
Sophie Oswick
3:15
What is the best way to start a personal statemtn
Stephanie Gordon
3:15
Hi and thanks for your question.
There are many different ways to start a personal statement and it will depend on the course you want to study. It is a good idea to start your personal statement with why you want to study your chosen course- what has made you want to study the subject at degree level, what has inspired you, what have you experienced and what have you learnt? Try to avoid cliche openings or copying from the internet. For more help and tips please see our video on Personal Statements: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130580/supporting_students/810/online_pre...
Guest
3:15
What is the best way to start the personal statement?
Chloe Robinson
3:14
Hi@Sahar, your extra-curricular activities should be included. However, if they are unrelated to your course, try to mention transferrable skills, such as teamwork, organisation, time management, listening, verbal communication etc that you gain from those extra-curricular activities and link them to the course you are applying to. Please see the link below for more information https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/128005/applying/744/writing_your_personal...     https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6566799518777421827?assets=true
Sahar A
3:14
Should we include extra curriculars even if they have nothing to do with the course we're applying to
Chloe Robinson
3:04
Hi@Caitlin, your personal statement should centre around your interest in the subject and why you want to pursue it, your academic achievements, experience, and why you're a good fit for that course, all demonstrated with some solid examples. Your academic achievements and extra-curricular activities should be included but only make up a small proportion of your overall statement. 
It is important to focus on why you want to study medicine which should give the reader an insight into what initially sparked your interest. You should also spend time writing about how you reflected on what you learnt from work experience placements. If your interests and hobbies have some connection to the field you're applying to study, then this is a terrific reason to include them but try to tie them back to the course.Please see the link below for more information https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/128005/applying/744/writing_your_personal...     https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6566799518777421827?assets=true
Caitlin Riley
3:04
Should I focus more on academic achievements or extra curricular for a medicine personal statement?
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