Ap Psychology Personal Statement

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Psychology personal statement As a social species the lives of human beings revolve around the interactions we have with one another, so surely an interest in people and their behaviour is a natural curiosity? As we grow up in society we subconsciously study human behaviour so we can understand people and fit in; in this way I believe we are all psychologists. For some, the insight into the human psyche is only as deep as their own experience but for me the exposure to psychology provided by everyday life and popular culture is not enough, the mind is too complex a puzzle to be left untouched. I seek a greater understanding of this fundamental part of our existence. Part of what draws me to psychology is the way in which it marries multiple disciplines; it is both an art…show more content…
The team skills I have learnt from playing sport have proved valuable in a passion of mine; playing guitar in a band. This often requires large amounts of patience, compromise and respect for others’ opinions, especially when overcoming musical differences when writing songs. I am also interested in the beat generation of the 1950s and the works of literature it inspired, and wrote my extended independent research essay on the subculture’s influence on the subsequent mainstream culture. I have always loved to travel and since reading Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ I have felt compelled to do so more often; this summer I spent a month travelling across Europe with a group of friends visiting nine cities in eight countries and I’m currently saving towards a trip across South America. I think that my scientific background, analytical ability and skill in problem solving make me an ideal candidate for studying psychology. I look forward to the challenges this degree has to
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