STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
I choose to study Commerce in Higher Secondary School due to my keen interest towards Economics and Business. I strongly believe that Economics is the perfect combination of numbers and words, calculations and interpretations. Later in my school days, I realised that Commerce would be a perfect choice for me and will help me study further in a similar field where I would get a chance to learn more about market in much more detail. I strongly believe that analytical skills, evaluation, real-world application and day to day business news, broader thinking are very vital. Economics has made me aware of reality. The national issues creating headlines from inflations, recessions to GDP give meaning to how the World Economy is influenced by local factors has grabbed my attention the most.
Business further emphasised the importance of Economics in operating a business, intriguing me towards our family business. My parents as well as grandparents are into the family business for a very long time, inspired from them and the way how the business environment works, I initially decided to choose subjects related to it then, I grew my interests towards the field of Economics and thought that this gives a comprehensive understanding of world business and trade. During my high school, I enjoyed studying Economics, Mathematics and Business. Studying Micro and Macro Economics is one of my favourite subjects. Our family business which is about 50 years now is a finance corporation and we are planning to expand into private regional banks. Therefore, I intend to pursue my undergraduate studies in Economics and obtain immense knowledge so that I am well prepared for the later expansion.
I have participated in debates that involve economic problems. I have participated in youth parliament as the Finance Minister, CHEMUN (Chennai MUN) (2016), SIMUN (South Indian MUN) (2017), SIMUN (South Indian MUN) (2018), MFI (MUN for India) (2018) as Organising Committee, MFI (MUN for India) (2019) as Vice Chairperson, to name a few. I have also participated in the school enterprise events which asks you to develop a business idea and implement them in school level platform. I have also co-directed a short film about consumer ethics “Crescendo interschools” in 2018 and I am exceptional at dance, Indian classical music, basketball, painting and playing guitar, which serve as recreation that helped me overcome introversion and uplifts my confidence.
After discussing with my parents and teachers, I have decided to pursue my Bachelors in Economics abroad in the UK as studying in the UK will not just give me quality education, but will provide me an immense exposure, experience of working in diverse teams and strong interpersonal skills. During my studies, I will be introduced to core modules such as Micro-economics, Development Economics, Behavioural Economics, to name a few. I will learn applicability, real-world relevance, and theoretical simplicity through these subjects. Along with my study, UK offers to work part-time which could help reduce my accommodation and living expenses. Universities in UK hold an international reputation and world-recognised degrees which helps in recruitment around the globe from big multinationals. I will have a bright future as UK universities offer research facilities, cutting edge infrastructure, world-class amenities and top-notch curriculum.
I am aware that after my Bachelors, I will be able to apply these learnings to real-world situations, and this degree will provide an enormous scope for research, employment and specialisation. I will continue my further education by doing a Masters in related field. I would love to work as an Advisor/Consultant for both the public and private institutions, in the field of investment and insurance companies, business and public-sector management and research institutes, economic consultancy firms in my home country. I am confident that this Bachelor’s degree will mould me as young woman who would be an asset to her workplace and carve an identity for myself in the field of Economics.