Personal Statement Form

• Country of origin (Example: Romania)

• Brief background about yourself (Example: I was born and raised in Romania, and I have always been passionate about helping others.)

• Year of arrival (Example: 2015)

• Reason for moving (Example: To pursue better education and career opportunities.)

• Did you study in your home country or the UK?

• Previous school/college/university (Example: Bucharest University)

• Qualifications obtained (Example: High School Diploma in Science, Bachelor’s in Nursing)

• What roles have you held, and what skills have you gained from them?

• Current or previous job role(s) (Example: Healthcare Assistant, Customer Service Representative)

• Industry/sector (Example: Health and Social Care, Retail, Education)

• Key responsibilities and skills gained (Example: Assisting patients with daily tasks, administering medication, working in a team, problem-solving skills)
  

If yes, please describe your experience (Example: I volunteered at a local charity, supporting elderly individuals with daily activities.)

Example: "Receiving an Employee of the Month award, balancing work and study, completing a certification, getting promoted, overcoming a challenge, volunteering, winning an award, or improving a process at work."

If you’ve overcome any personal challenges that influenced your decision to study this course, explain how. Example: "Managing a small business without formal training made me realize the importance of structured business education."

• Why have you chosen Arden University for this course?

• Why do you feel now is the right time to study this course?

  Explain why you are interested in this course and why you chose Arden University. Example: "I am passionate about finance and believe this course (name the course) at Arden University will equip me with the skills to become a financial analyst.

  
  

• What skills have you developed that will support your studies?

• Personal qualities (Example: Problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, innovation, leadership.)

• Relevant skills (Example: Strong analytical thinking, coding experience, communication, business acumen.)

  Describe the personal qualities and skills that make you a strong candidate. Example: "I have strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments."

Explain how your past experiences relate to this course. Example: "My experience managing a retail store taught me how to work under pressure, manage teams, and solve problems quickly."

• How does this course fit into your long-term career goals?

• What do you hope to achieve by studying this course? (Example: To gain the necessary qualifications to become a project manager in the tech industry.)

  Describe your educational and career goals. Example: "I hope to complete my degree and work as a digital marketing strategist."

Example: In five years, I aim to be a senior software developer at a leading tech company.

Explain where you see yourself in the future. Example: "I hope to become a business consultant helping startups grow."

Use this space to include any additional details that you feel are important for your application.