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Statement Of Purpose

12 TH CLASS English

" Statement Of Purpose "

MEANING -A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is an application made to a university to seek admission to a particular course. ‘SOP’ is an essay which describes you as a person, your aims and ambitions. It speaks about your journey of life and the qualities you have nurtured (संगोपन) in the process.

‘Statement Of Purpose in short SOP

Drafting a SOP

Statement Of Purpose should be written in around 500 words. It may contain 5 /6 Paragraphs

FORMAT OF SOP

Begin with your introduction, talk about your personal background, your mental make-up (मानसिक जडण घडण) and your aim in life. The second paragraph should speak about why you wish to join Statement Of Purpose ( SOP) your area of interest.(आवड)

In the third paragraph, write about your qualities that would be helpful or suitable for this career goal or objective. Show how your hobbies and extracurricular activities would be helpful in strengthening your goals.

In the fourth paragraph, mention your experience in this field or any internship / project you have done. You can state something which makes you distinct (वेगळे) from the other applicants.

In the concluding paragraph, state how admission to this particular course, university would be beneficial to you and how you look at it from a long term career perspective (दृष्टिकोन)

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT Statement Of Purpose.

1) Write in clear and lucid language.

2) Do not make spelling or construction mistakes.

3) You should be convincing.

4) Show determination in your career

5) Your purpose of choosing this particular course and university should be in accordance with your career.

6) Remember that your personality is reflected through this.

7) Highlight your qualities, life experiences in such a way that your application should stand out from the rest.

Sample -1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Pursuing a course in Mechanical Engineering will enable me to prowess (कौशल्य) in a field which started as a dream. The genesis of this dream was a personal experience at the age of ten. We were on a road trip in my Dad’s car. Without any warning, the engine ceased (थांबणे) and with it my dreams for an exciting holiday too. My dad hopped out (उडी मारणे) of the car and opened the bonnet. I was right on his tail, watching him work on the engine utterly fascinated.(मोहित ) Soon the car was up and running. I was in awe (आश्चर्य) and admiration for my Dad. I wanted to be just like him. My Dad is an engineer and I knew the seed of engineering had just been planted deep in my core. I am eager to exploit my hunger for the course of Mechanical Engineering and, in particular, Automotive Engineering.

Over the summer holidays of 2017, I undertook an internship at a bus and coach manufacturing factory in PUNE . As an apprentice, I had a team of highly qualified engineers to guide me. The team work, zeal (उत्साही) and expertise ( अनुभवी) displayed was an enormous (प्रचंड) learning point. The experience enriched my understanding of how vehicles work. This internship gave me an insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by an engineer. I also learnt the basics of lathe and milling machine and was able to make a bolt with threads on it. Utilizing these machining skills, I was able to make my own fidget spinner.

I study in a school that lays great emphasis on co[1]curricular activities especially sports. I excelled in hockey and swimming. In hockey, I have been in the school ‘A’ team right from the age of 7(seven). This association with hockey has improved my hand-eye coordination and my ability to stay focused in any given situation-attributes (गुण ) essential for a successful engineer. Outside of school, I picked up the sport of cricket which initially began as a family ‘outing’. Later on, I immersed (झुकणे) myself in the sport. Cricket has helped me build on my levels of concentration. “Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.” These are words that every engineer should live by-have insatiable hunger to be the best in design, research and manufacturing of machines and subsystem .

We run a daily feeding programme in our temples where everyone is welcome. I have taken part in these services nearly every weekend. I have also taken part in several other community service ventures,(उपक्रम) such as planting trees in a bid (मागणी) to reduce deforestation. I also participated in an epilepsy walk in order to collect money to help in the treatment of people who can’t afford the medical care required to treat epilepsy .(फेपारे)

I believe that I am a suitable candidate for the course since the subjects I have picked for my undergraduate course in Mechanical Engineering, namely Physics and Mathematics, have exposed me to high levels of critical thinking. Throughout high school, I have been a practical thinker. My passion (आवड) for Physics has helped my analytical skills.(विश्लेषणात्मक ) Mechanical engineers specifically apply fundamental MATHS and Physics laws to find solutions of machines which we use every day.

I believe that the UK is the ideal location for my choice of study, as it is known to have the best universities for engineering offering top notch facilities in research, design and manufacture. The UK has some of the greatest companies which pioneered (पुढाकार) automotive engineering to what it is today, for example, Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover. I hope to secure admission that will provide me with the opportunity to FULFIL (पूर्ण) my dreams.

SAMPLE - II) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Ever since childhood the functions of the economy have fascinated me. I love

being able to understand and use economic theories and enjoy challenging myself

to find connections between its different sectors. I have been captivated by the

way this subject is applied in everyday life in the most basic of ways for example,

deciding what brand of milk to buy and how it can also influence something as

major as the exchange rates. Living in India, I am no stranger to economic

problems like unemployment and poverty. By increasing my knowledge in this

subject I hope to better understand these problems and find possible solutions.

I aspire to study economics principally because of the diversity of both the

subject and its applications, and because I find it fascinating and challenging at

the same time. Having studied the subject throughout my high school, I believe

that the possible depths to which it may be studied are almost endless, and the

number of real-life situations to which it is relevant is similarly vast. In addition

to keeping abreast with the world economy, I am also interested in studying the

quirkier fields of economics and I aspire to further study the ideas of behavioural

economics and rational decision-making to contribute to improving our explanations

of market events. A book that really intrigued me is Thinking, Fast and Slow,

by Daniel Kahneman and intensified my desire to delve deeper into the field.

To further understand the practical applications of economics, I interned at

an auditing firm. This helped me realise how economics and finance play a key

role in the running of businesses. My subject choice of Economics and Accounts

through Junior College has helped me grasp analytical concepts at a blistering

pace and I believe I am well equipped to face the challenge of studying Economics

at degree level. I am aware that Economics is strongly related to Maths and for

that reason I have studied more rigorous topics that I will further develop at the

university level, including calculus and statistics modules.One of the extracurricular activities that opened me to a whole new perspective

on world economy was the Indian Model United Nations conference in which I

was the Press Corps writer, assigned to the Economic Committee. This has helped

me understand the intricacies of world economy, given me a chance to discuss

and puzzle over economic issues and challenged me to think in ways I have

never before.

My passion for writing led me to secure the position of sub-editor of the

school magazine committee, where I reviewed and edited essays to be published.

I was selected as a Students' Council Representative and my duties involved

acting as an interface between the students and the board of governors, putting

forth the issues faced by students and working towards solutions for them. I also

took part in the Youth Icon Awards. I was identified as an important member of

my group and performed the task of successfully guiding my team through many

expeditions.

I enjoy playing Badminton as often as I can. Badminton has taught me a

vital lesson-to face the consequences of a poor shot. I have learnt not to dwell

on my mistakes but to accept them and move on because the most important

shot in Badminton is the next one. I am an amateur guitarist.Music helps me

relax and unwind.

I firmly believe that the analytical tools from the fields of Economics and

Mathematics are essential for a deep understanding of the world. I know that

the universities in Delhi with their fantastic economics departments can help me

realize my dream of simplifying the complexity behind economic situations.

BRAINSTORMING

(A1) Discuss and exchange your views with your partner about your career plan.

(A2) You must have decided your aim in life. Which institute/university

would you like to join for your diploma / graduation? Write a

Statement of Purpose as a part of your application to the institute/

university.

(A3) Enrich your vocabulary.

Match the job terms with their meanings.

(1) to be your own boss (a) work that requires physical activity

(2) a dead-end job (b) an important/powerful job

(3) a good team player (c) to be unhappy in an office job(4) a heavy workload

(d) a normal job having a duty of 8 hours

(5) a high-powered job (e) to be in a boring job that is hard to leave

(6) job satisfaction (f) a job with no promotional opportunities

(7) manual work (g) to have your own business

(8) to be stuck in a rut (h) to have a lot of work to do

(9) to be stuck behind a desk (i) enjoying your job

(10) a nine-to-five-job (j) someone who can work well with other people

(A4) Read the dialogue given below and fill in the blanks with the

appropriate job terms given above.

Varsha : Vivek, what kind of a job are you looking for?

Vivek : Varsha, I want to . I don’t like a

. My present job is not challenging. I am

. I am not afraid of a and I

am a good . Moreover this is a

I am looking for an opportunity to try new winds.

(A5) Read the personal details given below and prepare a suitable

Statement of Purpose.

(i) University of Bath, UK is one of the leading Universities for Business

Studies. You belong to a business family - wish to start your own

business carry forward your family business in future. In your junior

college you have opted for commerce, scored well in your Std X

Board Examination you made profit in the stall you had put up in

the business fair organized by your school/college. Your hobbies are

playing cricket/hockey, you get along well with people.

(ii) You are an avid animal lover. You have a pet dog and some love

birds at home. You are extremely fond of them. You have been a

member of bird watcher’s club. You have loved going on a safari.

You have taken care of orphan animals, or animals who are hurt.

In school you loved Biology. You wish to make a career in this field.

The University of Cambridge offers an excellent course/programme

which would boost your career. Make a Statement of Purpose which

will help you to get admission to this University.

(A6) Browse different websites and find out the universities offering best

courses in Life Sciences, Arts, Sports, Music, Engineering and

Medicine. Collect and share any other additional information related

to the course which seems important.