【Career Development Centre of Student Affairs Office】Further Study Insider (4): Showing Genuine Enthusiasm in Your Personal Statement
【學生事務部 生涯發展中心】 升學情報（四）：在個人陳述中展現真誠的熱忱
Showing genuine enthusiasm for your field in your personal statement is crucial. It will set you apart from other applicants and convince the admissions committee of your commitment. Here’s how to effectively communicate your passion:
Share specific moments or experiences that sparked your interest in the field and influenced your career choice. For example, describe a volunteer experience at a local health clinic that sparked your interest in public health and how it exposed you to healthcare disparities and fuelled your desire to contribute to the field.
Highlight activities that demonstrate continued involvement in your field. This could include attending conferences, or being an active member of relevant organisations. For example, mention how attending the annual environmental science conference broadened your understanding of sustainable practices and motivated you to start a recycling initiative on your campus.
Illustrate your passion with specific examples. Rather than simply stating that you are passionate about environmental science, describe a specific project in which you researched local water pollution, presented your findings to community leaders, and implemented a clean-up initiative. This shows not only your enthusiasm but also your proactive approach and impact.
Explain why the field is important to you personally and how it aligns with your long-term goals. Discuss any books, articles, or research papers that have influenced your thinking and deepened your interest. For example, describe how reading a famous book on environmental science in high school inspired you to pursue a career in environmental advocacy.
在個人陳述中，真誠地表達你對所學專業的熱愛非常重要，能使你從其他申請者中脫穎而出，並讓招生委員會相信你的決心。以下是一些建議，幫助你有效傳達這份熱情：
分享激發你對該領域的興趣並影響你職業選擇的具體時刻或經歷。例如，可以談談在本地醫療診所做志願者的經歷，那次經歷激發了你對公共衛生的興趣，也激發了你想為縮小醫療差距貢獻自己力量的決心。
突出你在該領域內的持續努力和投入。這或許包括參加研討會或成為相關組織的活躍成員。例如，提及參加環境科學年會如何讓你對可持續發展有了更深刻的理解，並促使你在校園內發起回收行動。
用具體事例闡述你的熱忱。不要僅僅簡單地表示你對環境科學滿懷熱情，而是描述一個具體的經驗，講述你如何研究當地的水污染問題，如何將研究成果展示給社區領導，並成功推動了一項清潔行動。這樣的故事不僅展現了你的熱忱，還彰顯了你積極主動的態度和影響力。
解釋為何這個專業對你個人而言如此重要，以及它是如何與你的長遠規劃緊密相連。分享那些影響你思想、深化你興趣的書籍、文章或研究論文。例如，可以談談高中時期讀到的一部環境科學名著如何啟發你立志投身於環境宣傳工作的。
