Studying medicine in china would me that I am allowed to forefront of medical science and being privileged in using the most advanced medical technology, which is recognised internationally. China also offers an international studying environment where I am able to discover many international cultures.

Sociology has helped to develop my ability to visualise and examine concepts and issues of the social world and apply my knowledge of ideas presented in the course and in my other studies to understand why some sociological perspectives think and believe in a certain way. This would have allowed me to take a social perspective when it comes to diagnosing a patient's illness, for example, the impact of a disability on a patient's social identity and relationships.

Writing my English Literature coursework has allowed me to work independently; making sure that my work is organised and that I have planned it according to deadlines. I chose to write a narrative piece on Dracula; a task that involved researching and studying the book in detail and considering the different angles from which I could approach the piece. This is a very important skill as whilst doing a medical degree I would need to consider alternative approaches and solutions.

Psychology has challenge me to question and develop my understanding of the subject. I particularly found social psychology interesting as it has allowed me to be aware of my behaviour as well as others and also develop my understanding of people. Social psychology is also very important when pursuing a medical degree because it would allow me to communicate better with patients and family members, especially when it comes to explaining what their illness is, so that they are constantly aware of the range of options they have. Building a rapport is very important in medicine because it shows that you have your patients interest at all times.

I spent two weeks with a neuroscientist researching the effects of opening and closing ion channels in oligodendrocytes on the level of calcium ion on rats and mice at UCL. The procedure involved extracting the brain and slicing it very carefully into thin pieces before we would incubate them for eight minutes. Then we would apply the electrode and monitor the calcium ion levels in the cell, we would then inject the drugs through the electrodes and monitor the difference it made. This experiment has allowed me to be familiar with empirical scientific methods, and carry out experiments with ease. On important skill that I gained is the ability to plan and carry out scientific experiments, which would allow me to find causal relationships between variables and help with my future studies, as it provides a backbone in carrying out laboratory work.

Working as part of a team gave me the opportunity to communicate with different neuroscientists about their current degree of study. In particular, a group conversation allowed me to think about the career options available to me. Although most of them were neuroscientists, they spoke to me about the benefits of their career choices and that had made me want to pursue medicine even more because it would have allowed me to pursue a variety of different paths - all being career options that interested me as they involve working with people with various medical conditions.

Learning British Sign Language every week after school not only gave me a valuable life skill but also made me appreciate the importance of communication between individuals and those with certain needs. The ability to convey words and emotions through my hands was a new and stimulating concept; it made me consider how necessary listening to and interpreting people’s actions and words are so that I could respond effectively.

I have learnt through my A levels to be committed, organised and able to stick to strict time frames. I feel that I can cope with the pressures of the course and hope to be challenged in my studies. I hope that in completing a medical degree I can support many patients both in their physical pains and through their emotional turmoils. These are the reasons why I believe that I am capable of completing a medical degree.