Personal Statement:Tourism Management 1

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

I am an ambitious student ready to take any challenge presented, and I will see it through to success. Currently I am studying for a National Diploma in Travel and Tourism, and I love every moment of it. I am currently studying the Business of Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, and Hospitality Operations. I have found myself really engaging with these units, and I would love to study them further at university to increase my knowledge. I have a passion for the industry and I am keen on taking a Tourism course that is management based. I have a passion for marketing, business operations, languages and destination development.

I am applying for my chosen course because I feel that they fit excellently into my career path, and also because I believe it will challenge and stimulate me, and help me to reach my potential. I want to develop not only as a student but as an individual. I want to be part of a university that fully supports its students and encourages excellence. I want to succeed; I want to go the extra mile. I want to go to university to further my education, to grow as a student and as a person, and to gain independence in my education. I do not want to be average, I do not believe in just being average. I want to rise above and beyond and achieve things I never thought I can do. In ten years' time, I want to turn round and say I had the best time of my life and, come out of university with no regrets. I want to walk away with a professional qualification and a smile on my face.

One of the things that has drawn me to the course I am applying for is that it offers a broad selection of modules. The course offers me a chance to study further the areas that I am interested in. I have a strong desire to learn, broaden, and to sharpen my thinking and learning skills. I fully understand how challenging my chosen course will be, as Tourism is an industry that never stays the same; it is forever diversifying and changing. I want to prepare myself as best as I can for a successful career within the industry, and I feel that by going to university, this will allow me that step up to do so.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

For past three years I have been continuously elected class representative and was on the student representative committee. I am really proud of this achievement. Being on the student committee has taught me a lot about responsibility. In classes I have chaired meetings, which taught me how to lead a team and how to work well in teams and with individuals. I have given plenty of presentations, which have taught me how to communicate appropriately and effectively to my audience. I regularly engage in class discussions, and in class projects. I am really reliable and attend college and classes regularly. I am committed and dedicated to my studies.

I think I will be a worthwhile student in university because I am motivated to succeed; I have got a burning passion to learn and develop. I regularly hit deadlines and I always come into class with an attitude of readiness and willingness to learn.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

I am looking forward to university life and all it has to offer. I really enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life. I am a sociable person and am hoping to join some clubs in my spare time to enable me to continue with my present interests and also discover some new hobbies too hopefully. I fully intend to take advantage of the facilities and societies on offer at university. I am a conscientious and inquisitive person; I have an outgoing and bubbly personality. I am polite and dependable. I have love to meet people from all over the world and from all walks of life. I love to watch Spanish films and listen to Spanish music. I have a strong enthusiasm to learn foreign languages.

Universities applied to:

• Swansea Met
• UWIC
• University College Birmingham
• Oxford Brookes

Grades achieved:

• BTEC National Diploma Travel & Tourism - MMM

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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