... I am also taking a welding course because I enjoy doing practical work and I don't get much of an opportunity to do this during college hours. Outside of college I have had several part time jobs. These have given me the opportunity to take responsibility not only for myself but also for the others that I have trained. I enjoy working and playing on computers and am competent with most aspects of IT and the Internet. I am taking a gap year so I can travel to Spain and Australia. I will also be joining an organisation such as Camp America or BUNAC so I can work in and see more of America and have more interactions with Americans. I decided on these degree courses because of my fascination with America and the differences between the American way of life and my own. If I were to describe myself I would say that I am hard working and inquisitive. I am not afraid to tackle a challenge. I believe I am disciplined and energetic as well as being sociable. I look forward to an enjoyable and interesting new course at university and the new challenges it will I have also had a fascination with the political world and the workings of government. Our understanding of politics is vital to society awareness of the position of power in a nation and the role of the state in the construction of the social order. My interest in politics and social science has increased with the study of A-level politics and feel that it has prepared me for the transition to un ......