Personal Statement Questionnaire - Hertfordshire International College

First Name:

Surname:

Student ID :

Date of Birth:

Email

Please explain why you have chosen to study at HIC and University of Hertfordshire

We would like you to talk about what has attracted you to studying with us here, so you might want to discuss where the College and University is located and the University’s facilities. We are also looking to find out why you have chosen to study here rather than at another University, so do mention the other places you have applied to, and why you have then chosen to study with us instead. (Minimum of 75 words needed).

What has attracted you to studying here in the UK?

Choosing to study in another country is a big decision, so tell us why you have chosen to study in the UK rather than another country. If Universities in your home country offer similar courses, can you tell us why you’ve chosen to study abroad instead? (Minimum of 50 words needed)

Please describe your reasons for wanting to study your course of choice.

You may wish to talk about why this subject interests you or any modules or classes that you have found interesting.(Minimum of 75 words needed)

How does your chosen course support your future career aspirations?

(Here we would like you to talk about what career you hope to have in the future, however this degree will help you to achieve this. You might want to talk about any skills that you hope to gain from your degree, and how these will help you in the future. Please try to be specific, for instance if you hope you run your own business in the future, explain what sort of business you hope to have. (Minimum of 75 words needed)

Briefly tell us about how your previous studies and experience relate to the course that you have chosen.

(This is your opportunity to tell us about your past experience. You might want to discuss the previous courses that you have studied and found interesting, and how they link to your chosen course. If you have not been studying for more than a few months, we would like you to discuss what you have been doing in that time, how your experiences have related to your chosen course, and why you are now choosing to return to your studies. (Minimum of 75 words needed)

Please tell us about any other information that you would like to include to support your application.

Have you previously studied in the UK?

YesNo

Did you successfully complete your most recent studies in the UK?

YesNo

Please tell us about your most recent studies and why you feel you were not as successful as you had hoped.

Minimum of 25 words needed

For which course do you want to complete this form?

Occupational TherapySocial WorkNone of these

What is your understanding of occupational therapy?

Do you have any experience of occupational therapy?

YesNo

What experience do you have of occupational therapy?

How did you hear about it?

Where will you be able to see OT in action before you come over.

What qualities and attributes would make you a good occupational therapist?

What challenges do you think you might encounter when studying in another country? How would you manage these?

What do you understand about the role of a social worker?

With regard to your previous experience, can you explain how it has developed your interest in social work as a career?

Social Work is a demanding role, what personal qualities and strengths would make you suitable for the role?

What would be the main challenges in studying and learning within a UK institution for a profession which focuses upon wider global issues but is grounded in UK policy, practice and conventions?

Declaration:

I confirm that I have completed this statement myself and that the information provided on this questionnaire is original, true, complete and accurate and that no information requested or other material information has been left out. I give permission for University of Hertfordshire and HIC to check the authenticity of this information by contacting any of the institutions or businesses that I have include. I also give permission for the UK Visas and Immigration to share any previous immigration history with University of Hertfordshire and HIC when assessing my eligibility for the course. I understand and accept that University of Hertfordshire and/or HIC reserve the right to cancel my application if they have convincing evidence that I (or anyone acting on my behalf) have given false or misleading information.

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