In this episode, Nikita (she/her) interviews Hannah (she/her) about writing a personal statement for an application to study Music.
Hannah adds: "Don’t name or venue-drop more than once or twice! Likewise, don't just list skills/experiences. Whenever you do this, think about how the experiences you have had have changed, challenged, or affirmed your perspective on music. You can then back up your point with some reading!"
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
1:06 - The writing process
5:40 - One way to split up and structure a personal statement
9:45 - The placement of extracurriculars in a music personal statement, especially for Oxbridge
12:43 - Hannah's supercurricular recommendations:
Music: A Very Short Introduction (Nicholas Cook)
Guardian Music
BBC Music Magazine and online articles
The Oxford Research Centre for the Humanities (TORCH) YouTube Channel
Adam Neely
BBC Radio 3
16:24 - Being asked about your personal statement at interview
18:50 - Wrapping up
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