Oxford from the Inside #41: Writing a Personal Statement for Geography

In our latest episode Abbie interviews Chloe and Sophie (2nd year, geography) about how to write a personal statement for geography. Wondering what to talk about when considering such a broad subject? Find out here where we discuss supercurriculas, interview experiences and our top tips for mastering geography - the bridge between the sciences and the humanities!
Question times:
- 00:50: What is studying Geography at Oxford like? and do you enjoy your degree?
- 01:47: On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being really easy, 10 being insanely difficult), how tough would you say applications for Geography are? and why?
- 04:07: How did you go about writing your personal statement? What structure did you use, if any?
- 09:13: What ‘supercurricular’ resources would you recommend to prospective Geography students?
- 16:15: Do Geography applicants need to have work experience before applying?
- 18:19: Having already studied Geography for a year, what would you say are the most valuable skills to show in your personal statement?
- 24:30: What general tips would you give to a prospective student wanting to apply to Oxford?

[@samzyyx]

this is really useful! thank you so much :)

[@oxfordfromtheinside3680]

glad we could help! :)