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    This is a successful personal statement for both economics as well as economics and management which led to offers from Oxford University for economics and management and Durham University for Economics

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    Sample Personal Statement - Economics /and Management

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    Alexander Meinhardt
    This is a successful personal statement for both economics as well as economics and management which led to offers from Oxford University for economics and management and Durham University for Economics

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    Personal Statement Alexander Meinhardt

    "What is the likely impact of the UK government's introduction of home information packs on the
    residential property market?" is a typical topic discussed around my parents' dinner table due to my
    father's involvement in venture capital investments. It became obvious to me that an understanding
    of economic theory and models is not only vital in making investment or management decisions, but
    constitutes a distinct way of thinking, which is applicable to most decisions. A particular interest of
    mine is the role of government in the economy and the effects of economic policy. This is why I have
    chosen a topic in Economics for the IB Extended Essay. I am comparing US public policy reactions to
    the Great Depression of 1929 with those to the current economic crisis. Visiting public lectures at
    LSE has contributed to my attraction to Economics as an intellectually stimulating, highly varied and
    internationally connected field of work. Studying Economics at degree level would enable me to
    develop the theoretical and philosophical framework necessary for evaluating the social as well as
    cultural implications of economic policy. 

    For a recent course work in Mathematics I managed to find an unusual and highly accurate way of
    modelling a complex data series through a combination of multiple functions, which impressed my
    teacher. The required accuracy and attention to detail paired with a good capacity for logical and
    abstract thinking play towards my strengths. I also enjoy Physics as it provides me with a good
    opportunity to apply Mathematics to explain outcomes of experiments and solve related problems.
    In addition, I am currently taking a distance learning Mathematics A-level course alongside my IB
    studies and I am committed to pursuing this route. My History course helps me to further develop
    my ability to reason and it gives me an opportunity to research, think independently and critically
    analyse material. I especially enjoy historiographical debates. The work I do for my history course
    has also helped me to improve my essay writing skills. I find studying languages fascinating as it
    enables me to develop a deeper understanding of the respective cultures and it allows me to
    communicate effectively when abroad. Thorough analysis in English has led me to read texts in a
    different way, giving me access to their deeper meaning.

    I have gained work experience in the course of three company internships in different fields: design
    and architecture, car manufacturing and process automation in the UK and Germany. This provided
    me with a first hand impression of management functions in the areas of sales and marketing,
    customer service, quality control, logistics and product development. In addition, I experienced the
    importance of integrating into diverse teams, communicating effectively and dealing with time
    pressure. On one occasion, while doing a work placement at Daimler Benz, I encountered the impact
    of government subsidized short-time work on companies in Germany and the resulting management
    issues, which illustrated to me the practical role and limitations of public policies and labour laws.

    The demands of the IB course require me to manage my time well and set clear priorities. I was
    selected as a member of the college volleyball team, which allows me to experience the joy and
    impact of good teamwork, and I have gained some leadership experience when captaining the team.
    Yacht racing provided me with possibly an even more intense team experience and I went through a
    steep learning curve when qualifying to take full responsibility for a sailing yacht and its crew. As a
    competitive swimmer I pursued my goals through self-discipline and persistence. My biggest
    achievement as a swimmer was completing the 10km "Swimathon", raising a significant amount of
    money for charity.

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