In writing your personal statement for college, you don’t have to limit yourself with subjects such as the influential persons in your life, the events that pushed you to pursue studies in a specific field, and your skills. There are other topics that could make your personal statement for college more interesting. One of these is your interest in networking.
Explaining why you have a Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace account
Although others may think that getting yourself involved in Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other networking sites is trivial, if you just know how to structure your essay and write effectively, you can surely write an excellent essay using networking as a topic. You can start off by reading some sample personal statements online. Then, you should explain the advantages of having one.
Stating what you use these accounts for
Some would probably feel cynical about an essay with networking sites as a subject. However, if you start your essay with an engaging introduction, you will surely grab the attention of the admissions committee.(1) In stating your points on why you use these accounts, you have to do it in a clear and interesting way. You should show the advantages of networking in the development of the various aspects of your life such as improving your socio-personal relationships.
Writing about being a responsible citizen of cyberspace in relation to networking sites
In order to make your interest in networking sites your strength, you have to write this in a way that would highlight your being a responsible cyber citizen. It is effective if you cite some events in which you are able to display how you resist the temptation of using networking sites irresponsibly. You have to show sincerity on your essay. Remember that your personal statement can help you get accepted to the college that you want.(2) To guide you in making one, there are plenty of personal statement samples that you can find online.(3)
(1) http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/criminal-justice/pre-law/Personal_Statement.htm
(2) http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/newsletters/student-newsletter/nov052008.htm
(3) www.admissions.ucsb.edu/Pdf/PersonalStatement.pdf -
