1. Give an indication why would you like to attend UWCSEA and the ways you hope to involve yourself ? I have always wanted to expand my world and once I got to know about the college from my father’s friend I have been quite excited about UWCSEA as it seems to be the place that I have always aspired for. I had always desired to be part of an institute which would have a global perspective, where I could engage with persons from diverse backgrounds and cultures to expand my understanding of the world I live in.
I have a desire to go beyond the boundaries of countries and culture and explore the world around and participate in it. UWCSEA seems to provide the environment for me to expand myself and engage in an international learning experience. I know IBDP is an academically and personally challenging course but the college provides a lot ofcurricular and co-curricular and recreational activities that will help me in taking up the challenge. The breadth of UWCSEA and IBDP curriculum will allow me to keep subjects of my choice therefore I will be more focused.
I will use well-resourced library for assignments, research and wider reading. I understand that the course is going to be vast so I will have to plan in order to finish the course thereby learning time management. Moreover I will fully prepare myself for all regular assessments and exams. I will also use the services of university counseling center in order to plan my future university destination. I am an active swimmer and will try and improve skills with the help of qualified coaches & sports staff of the college.
I will try to be member of college swimming team. I also like to play Table Tennis and will use college facilities to improve my game. I will actively involve myself in creativity, action and service programme of the college by participating in various adventure activities like rappelling & rock climbing, river crossing, tent pitching, rafting and trekking. I have already been part of adventure camps during my present school. This will develop in me a spirit of discovery, self-reliance and responsibility.
Since service is an integral part of UWCSEA philosophy I would like to commit myself seriously at all three tiers of the service programme and actively involve myself in the Project Week. My involvement at NISHKAM SEWA TRUST (Regd. ), an NGO at Ludhiana has taught me the spirit of self-less service. Under the aegis of the same NGO my family has adopted two girls and taken responsibility of their upbringing. Hence values of service towards mankind stem from my family traditions. I am sure this journey would take me out of my comfort zone and allow me to gain life skills.
Arts events will help me to avail of opportunities to perform and I would like to be part of both music and drama. I am keen Bhangra enthusiast, a traditional Punjabi dance of male folks. I shall be more than happy to share nuances of this dance form with my fellow students. I actively participate in singing and drama events held in school. Working as a leader and team member necessitates leadership skills to conceive, plan, organize and execute certain events in order to accomplish stated mission. Opportunities at UWCSEA will offer me to acquire skills of leadership, negotiation, planning, organization and teamwork.
I am keen to be part of alumni, student and sports councils in order to enhance my leadership skills. It would be my first experience that I am going to stay away from my family and friends. I have heard a lot about enjoyment, fun,variety of food and socializing over meals in the boarding. Further sharing our lives with the roommates and fellow boarders in boarding is going to be quite an experience and I am looking forward to it. Moreover I will have to manage my affairs this will make me independent, self-reliant and responsible.
