Personal Statement: International Relations at Brunel University

This document is a personal statement written by an individual applying for a course in International Relations at Brunel University. The statement details the applicant's fascination with global issues, particularly stemming from the Somali civil war and their desire to understand international inequities. The applicant outlines their motivations for choosing Brunel University, highlighting their interest in the ever-changing world, their experience in voluntary roles and professional work, and their career aspirations to work within an international organization, specifically the United Nations. The essay emphasizes the applicant's skills, including teamwork, analytical judgment, and interpersonal abilities, and how these skills align with the demands of the course and their future career goals. The applicant also discusses their academic background, including their knowledge of politics, economics, and geography, and their language skills. The document concludes with a list of references, including books and journals related to personal statements and international relations.

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INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
The following report demonstrates personal statement of an individual who is deciding to take
admission in course of international relation within Brunnel University. There is illustration of
different skills and abilities that provide me help for getting admission in college.
MAIN BODY
Reasons for choosing to study at Brunel University London
I've been fascinated by international relations since I first became aware of the Somali civil war.
Being portion, the contrast between my rich life in the UK and the poverty of family members in
Somalia has particularly struck me: I want to understand the motivations behind such inequity,
especially in a global society. I'm interested to see how Somalia's politics will alter under the
country's leader, especially whether Al-Shabaab will be tackled. I've been captivated by the ever-
changing world we live in since childhood, eager to understand and investigate the origins and
implications of present and future interactions between people. I began listening to the Broadcast
and reading globally known periodicals and periodicals when I was a teenager.
I've come to believe that obtaining a third-level degree in international affairs would enable me
to get information that would enable me to explore a variety of options. My current professional
objective is to locate an appropriate position within an international organization, such as the
United Nations, preferably with an emphasis on supporting those who have been displaced due
to civil unrest, war, or family violence.
Despite my many interests, I've always been drawn to international relations since it's an
interesting workplace with a lot of expectations and difficulties. However, the aspect of
international relations that interests me the most is that this can touch the lives of millions of
people, both locally and globally.
I am a forward-thinking guy with drive, ambition, and talent, all of which are essential
characteristics for successful international relations. I have good team-working abilities, can
work independently or in a group, and have outstanding organizational abilities that I have
acquired from my academic and professional experiences. Ability to make analytical judgments,
people management, decision-making, analysing business conditions, and finding essential issues
are among my core abilities. I have good interpersonal skills that enable me to properly
communicate business information to my target audience, as well as the ability to make well-

thought-out, concise presentations for both individuals and groups. I'm now researching for my
way to get admission into university. I have known the importance of international relations for
meeting goals. These will help in managing and controlling the activities effectively. At levels
of university I've observed that the more I've studied this topic, the more interested I've been in
it. I've found that it's about more than just management; this is about motivating a team of staff to
effectively deliver the direct responsibility: exceptional customer relations, creating and
sustaining a customer base, training and guiding customers on product knowhow, and going to
call clientele for follow-up.
I'd like to learn more about the nature, power, and limitations of various international
approaches; how management may affect a company's success; and how businesses and other
forms of organizations may assist society operate and solve issues. After visiting a number of
different institutions and campuses, I've decided that your college is the greatest fit for me. I
intend to put as much effort into the program as I get out of it, and I believe you will submit my
application favorably.
I have work experience that makes me perfect for getting admission into this course. I
have done voluntary role for 3 years where I supported children of 12 and above. I have worked
with people from different organisations for supporting these young children. international
relations are effectively managed by me. I have great knowledge about managing the
collaboration and unite thinking in order to attain goals.
How this course will contribute towards future career plan
I've always been a self-driven worker who enjoys a good challenge. International relations and
positions appeal to me the most since they are frequently fast-paced situations with a variety of
responsibilities and decisions each day. They also allow for a good balance of personal and
social work, what I feel is essential for conducting a big firm with engaged employees. My
college work placement in a multinational marketing firm gave me first hand insight with
successful competitive organizations' fast-paced and efficient work styles. I was also able to have
a better understanding of how to organize and manage a huge workforce so that the company
may operate and compete at its best. Furthermore, I worked part-time at a small local firm the
year before, which allowed me to acquire and acquire significant skills in success and increased
planning, which are critical in the early phases of a startup.

I learned about the connections between political concepts, institutions, and processes in the
United Kingdom through Government and Politics. I'd like to expand on this knowledge and
begin to engage in comparative politics as well as transfer my emphasis to other regions of the
world. As a result of my studies in geography, I've learned that conflict can emerge due to
geographical issues such as water insecurity, as seen by the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, which lasted
six days. I'm interested in learning about other potential contributing elements as well as
nonviolent alternatives to conflict. In Economics, I was particularly interested in knowing how
monetary policies may effect China's future growth. I'm looking forward to learning more about
politics.
Every summer, I spend at least a month in France honing my language skills. Aside from
knowing French, English, Czech, and Slovak well, I've been learning German at school and
trying to self-study Hebrew. Mensa, Net-Aid.org, Greenpeace, and the Czech–Japanese
Association are all organizations in which I am involved. I'm excited for the difficulties and
possibilities that studying in the United Kingdom will provide. I am really grateful for the
opportunity to be a part of such a prestigious institution as your university, and I feel that via my
temperament, work ethic, and previous experiences, I can contribute in some tiny manner to its
overall success.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
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Racism in College Access.
Li, S.T.T., Frohna, J.G. and Bostwick, S.B., 2017. Using your personal mission statement to
INSPIRE and achieve success. Academic pediatrics, 17(2), pp.107-109.
Venkataramani, B., Personal Statement and research summary.
Zipp, G.P., 2019. Building a Personal Vision Statement. A Guide to the Scientific Career:
Virtues, Communication, Research and Academic Writing, pp.25-28.