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Personal Statement Since my teenage years, I have developed a strong interest in economics and finance. As I've become more mature, my interests have intensified. Studying economics in my college further fuelled my passion for finance, and developed my knowledge of finance both domestically and internationally. With my knowledge about economics and finance, it has also complemented my strong interest in the finance world and the economy as a whole, therefore influencing my decision to pursue a finance planning degree. My interest in economics and finance extends beyond academic subjects. I often spend time debating certain aspects of economics and finance with friends and family alike, and due to the diversity of opinion that finance offers I find myself continually re-evaluating my own opinions. As time passing, I realize that finance enthralls me like no other. It influences everything that occurs in our modern society from the news we read to the social class we derive from. Due to this I feel that finance as a discipline is too powerful to overlook. My current major of economics will help me establish a good platform for my degree course of choice. I chose to study economics as it coincides with both economics and finance equally. Also choosing studying administration will develop my knowledge of business and how IT is progressively used in organizations to aid decision making. I've obtained an internship experience at a bank which has helped me to understand finance planning from an internal perspective. As well as enhancing my interest in finance, my previous roles have provided me with excellent team working and communication skills and the experience of prioritizing my time whilst working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Outside of academia my main interests lie in sport particularly Football. As well as Football I enjoy indulging in other sports such as tennis and basketball. When not playing sports my interests are quite varied and cover a wide spectrum of activities from reading to music to socialising with friends. My balance of schoolwork, activities, work and maintaining a social life indicates that I have the ability to manage my time effectively, and that I can cope with a busy lifestyle. My previous experiences, motivation and will to succeed further connotes that I have the ability to meet the demands of studying at degree level.