Zoology Personal Statement Example 2

I have recently become a member of the North of England Zoological Society and as such have been receiving Chester Zoo’s own magazine ‘Zoo Life’.

This magazine has really opened my eyes to the workings of a modern day zoological garden and the passion the authors of the articles obviously have for animals comes through in their writing. I feel this is the most important characteristic of all for animal carers – a passion for the animals they look after.

This is a characteristic that I myself possess and would love the opportunity to build on by studying for a degree in Zoology. I would eventually like a career working with wild animals, so I have also become a member of the Association of British Wild Animal Keepers.

A Levels in Biology and Environmental Science were obvious choices to study at college to help me on my way towards my career goal. I find them challenging but immensely enjoyable and both have provided me with useful skills that will help me at degree level, such as various experimental and fieldwork skills.

I am also studying A Level Law, which I chose purely out of interest as a contrast to my science based curriculum. This subject has given me a lot of practice at writing essays and extended answers, as the exams are mostly essay based.

My college enrichment activities currently include a Latin course, which I’m thinking about taking to GCSE level. I chose to do this course to enrich my other programs of study by increasing my confidence at working independently, as everyone in the class is working at a different level, teacher-led classes would be inappropriate.

I am also hoping to join a sign language course later in the year which will help me socially throughout life, and will vastly improve my communication skills.

Ecological modules are something which I am particularly interested in studying, as ecosystems and the interactions between living animals and their non living environments fascinate me.

I am also looking forward to learning about marine mammals and habitats, as I have never really studied these in great depth before and have wanted to ever since I visited Florida’s Sea World!

I am currently looking forward to a four week work experience placement on a mammalian section of Chester Zoo in summer 2005, which will help me enormously with a degree course in Zoology and will also give me an insight into my future career plans.

As a student here, I will gain hands on experience in working with wild animals and will also learn about proper safety precautions and conservation methods, as well as a thorough grounding in ‘life as a keeper!’

My part time job at WM Morrison Supermarkets, which I have had for the past twelve months, has given me lots of experience of the employment world, and has also greatly developed my customer service skills.

As part of the job, I have been on various courses, including health and safety in the work place, food hygiene and also a disability discrimination awareness course.

In my spare time I love to read, especially fantasy novels where I can lose myself in the world of the characters. I also enjoy socialising with friends in and out of college and, of course, playing with my pets!

I am thoroughly looking forward to beginning university life next September and enrolling on a degree course I know I will enjoy and achieve at.