From 14b0a56423892b7a577b1b68159262e8113451a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mxr612 Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:05:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Old Personal Statement --- PersonalStatement/main.tex | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 80 insertions(+) create mode 100644 PersonalStatement/main.tex diff --git a/PersonalStatement/main.tex b/PersonalStatement/main.tex new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9274e13 --- /dev/null +++ b/PersonalStatement/main.tex @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +\documentclass[]{article} + +\usepackage{indentfirst,setspace} +\usepackage[style=apa,sortcites=true,sorting=nyt,backend=biber]{biblatex} +\addbibresource[glob]{References.bib} +% \setmainfont{Times New Roman} + +% \doublespacing{} +\renewcommand{\baselinestretch}{1.125} + +\title{LI Shangxuan} +% \shorttitle{} +% \author{} +% \authoraffiliations{} +\date{} + +\begin{document} + +I'm Shagxuan Li, graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University with Associate Degree in Science (Psychology). +Now I am working in ByteDance as an internship, on the position of buyer manager in the suply chain management department. +I took part in the olympic of informatic in my middle school and aquired programming and algraithm abilities which powered me in the following academic life. + +My pasion in psychology emerges with + +\maketitle + +I am a psychology student in the final year of the associate degree program at the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, and desire to further study psychology. +I have a wide range of interests covering a wide range of topics. I am keen to explore all things unfamiliar, and this is supported by a few scales, like my higher openness in ``NEO PI-R'', more wisdom traits in ``VIA-IS'', and particularly outstanding scores on Investigate in ``Holland Code''. +This proclivity underpinned a profound aspiration to engage in journeys of discovery, characterized by a deep-seated commitment to immersing myself in the intricacies of our surrounding world. +I am mainly passionate about understanding human behaviour and the underlying psychological mechanisms. +I find immense satisfaction in interacting with diverse groups of people, striving to comprehend their varied perspectives. +This intrinsic curiosity has led me down the path of psychology, and my dedication further underpinned my academic journey following my interest in psychology. +When studying at Hong Kong Baptist University, I delved deep into each subject, striving to assimilate theoretical knowledge while seeking real-world applications. +This is finally reflected in my academic honour of ``President's Honour Roll''. + +% \section{Mental Health} + +In the classroom, I accumulated extensive and solid psychological theories and gained a comprehensive understanding of psychological knowledge. +I was particularly influenced by positive psychology, which provides an astonishing demonstration of the power of psychology to change and empower people. +Outside the classroom, I participated in various psychology-related activities in Hong Kong. +My involvement in initiatives such as the Mental Health First Aid Course and Mental Health Club underscores my commitment to understanding and enhancing psychological well-being as the mainstream topic of psychology today. +The knowledge of mental heath is also applied in my personal life: once, a friend of mine met some mental problem and rang my phone for help. +I calmly used structured first aid methods to evaluate the situation and provided instruction to her, simultaneously requiring professional service. +She was diagnosed with major depression later and is hospitalized now and I am keeping in touch with her and providing support as a friend. + +% \section{Culture} + +Personally, I am interested in culture and cross-cultural psychology field. +During my associate studies, I was deeply sensitized that culture, functioning as an intrinsic milieu, profoundly influences our cognitive paradigms and behavioural patterns. +% Therefore, psychology needs to uncover the norm differences of populations and how cultural factors relate to them. +% This realization is rooted in the discernment that the majority of psychological investigations, as underscored in the seminal meta-analysis conducted by \textcite{henrich_weirdest_2010}, are overwhelmingly undertaken by Western scholars, predominantly employing samples drawn from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies. +It is crucial to ensure the generalizability of insights derived from psychological inquiries across a gamut of culturally divergent contexts and bridging the yawning chasm between different cultures' psychological paradigms. +% In an era characterized by the deepening interconnectivity of our world, the salience of cultural psychology has grown exponentially apparent to me: +% Mutual understanding is paramount in a world characterized by a profusion of cultures, each endowed with distinctive norms, behaviours, and symbols. +My personal experiences have consistently corroborated my conviction about this limitation, prompting pivotal inquiries into the universality of psychological research. +These inquiries have assumed a central position in my academic pursuits, closely intertwining with my extracurricular endeavours. +% \section{Research} +These interests prompted me to undertake a demo study titled ``Cross-cultural Comparative Research of First-year Students' Adaptation'', which has spanned four months and remains a work in progress. +The study focuses on understanding the similarities and differences between cultures and the factors related to this result. +This study considers factors such as adolescent growth, socioeconomic status, and differences between internal and external coping mechanisms. +The aim is to comprehensively understand how cultural backgrounds influence students' adaptation to new environments. +My passion for psychology is not confined to my academic and research interests: It defines who I am and the contributions I aim to make to the world. + +% \section{Further} + +Although I approached professors for mentorship and found hesitance, it has not deterred me. +I remain steadfast in my goal, investing time in reading three papers weekly and furthering my understanding. +I also actively equipped myself with diverse skill sets, ranging from SPSS for empirical research and \LaTeX\ for essay typesetting to my ability to communicate in English and Cantonese. +All these efforts are directed towards achieving my dream. +I want to contribute significantly to bridging this gap through extensive research, focusing on illuminating the unexplored facets of psychology in different cultures. +My vision post-graduation is to continue contributing to the academic sphere, advancing the field of psychology through relentless research and exploration, and imparting my knowledge to the coming generations. +I aspire not only to further my studies with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in psychology but also to remain within academia, advancing the field through research and teaching. + +% \section{Ending} + +For me, the path of psychology is not just a career choice but a vocation. I am confident in my ability to contribute significantly to further research with my zeal for cultural psychology and my commitment to academic rigor. +My experiences, both academic and extracurricular, have shaped my perspective, enabling me to approach challenges with an analytical mindset. This makes me an ideal candidate for a graduate program at your esteemed university. +I am keen on joining your respected institution, not just as a student, but as a scholar who brings unique perspectives and makes a lasting impact. + +\end{document}