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Personal Statement Format For Masters

The document is a personal statement for a Masters program in Computer Science. It discusses the applicant's longstanding interest in technology and how it has shaped society. The applicant is fascinated by artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. They hope to use their skills to help solve world problems and further human evolution through innovative uses of technology. The applicant has taught themselves programming skills and taken online courses to explore the field. They also understand the importance of ethics in technology design. Overall, the applicant aims to be part of advancing computer science and creating a better future through technological progress.

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Personal Statement Format For Masters

The document is a personal statement for a Masters program in Computer Science. It discusses the applicant's longstanding interest in technology and how it has shaped society. The applicant is fascinated by artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. They hope to use their skills to help solve world problems and further human evolution through innovative uses of technology. The applicant has taught themselves programming skills and taken online courses to explore the field. They also understand the importance of ethics in technology design. Overall, the applicant aims to be part of advancing computer science and creating a better future through technological progress.

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Personal Statement Format For Masters

My fascination with technology was sparked when, as a child I thought it would be a great idea
to take apart my Playstation console. Aware of the danger, I was still eager to see how it all
worked inside. I find it intriguing how fast society has been shaped and continues to be, by the
influence of Computer Science. A few years ago if someone were to have claimed that cars would
become autonomous, people would have doubted them. Now we are at a stage where nearly
anything is possible and this is due to the relentless problem solving of computer scientists. The
latest software update released by Tesla motors allows their cars to learn how to drive
themselves, and is an example of artificial intelligence, a sector which I am most interested in. I
want to study Computer Science because I want to gain the knowledge needed to be able to help
find solutions to world problems, with the efficient use of computer technology. With the
knowledge and skills, I will attain from this course, the creative ideas that I could bring into
fruition would be endless. I hope to become one of the computer scientists who adapt technology
to help the human race evolve. One possibility would be for artificially intelligent gadgets to
recognise different people and adjust to their individual needs based on personal preferences. I
have been teaching myself Objective-C syntax in my spare time and have completed online
programming courses, which have allowed me to explore the endless possibilities that computer
science can bring to the world. I have also learnt to create a simple iOS game using Apple’s syntax
called ‘Swift’, in XCode alongside Photoshop.
I understand that computer science is not just about programming and hardware but also about
the ethics entailed in the process of a design as well as innovative thinking. Studying A-Level
Philosophy and Ethics has given me an insight into many ethical situations that may arise around
computer science such as the creation of artificial intelligence. This raises controversy of whether
or not we should be trying to create artificial intelligence, as people have different beliefs and
faiths. One example of such controversy was during the development of Honda’s Asimo robot
when engineers had to visit the Vatican to seek permission to continue the project due to how
human-like the robot was developed to walk. During a week of volunteering on NCS I visited
Wazoku, the creators of an idea-sharing software used by major corporations such as Waitrose
and The BBC. I was given an insight into the working environment that I hope to join after
completing my degree. I am applying for work experience at Wazoku, in order to learn about how
the software industry can influence the progress of companies.
I am constantly seeking to learn new skills and gain experience from various activities. I have been
a member of the RAF Air Cadets for four years, where I have learnt many valuable life skills such
as discipline, leadership, charity and confidence. Alongside these life skills I have gained various
qualifications such as The St. John’s Ambulance Youth First Aid qualification and Leading Cadet
qualification. Being a cadet also involved doing charity work such as raising money for the RAF
Benevolence Fund and the Poppy Appeal. Through all these experiences I have learnt how to
work with people from all walks of life, different backgrounds and people who have different
beliefs and ideas to the ones I do. This has enabled me to adjust my approach to solving different
problems and situations.
Technological advancements take place around us everyday, from the evolution of bulky antenna
phones into smart phones to the introduction of smart virtual assistants such as Apple’s Siri,
Google Now and Windows’ Cortana. I am inspired by the fact that computer science has become
a fundamental element in the development of a better, smarter future for our world and my goal
is to be part of that development process.

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