Transition Year
Personal Statement
The main reasons to why I would like to do transition year are as follows:
- I myself feel like that im not mentally prepared to start the process of the leaving certificate so soon just after sitting my junior cert as I have to consider things such as subject choice and my options after I finish school.
- I would like to overcome my fear of public speaking and would like to gain confidence in myself by taking part in activities such as the variety show and workshops.
- I would also like to build up my C.V from the work experience we will do in transition year as i hope to be able to apply for a job very soon.
My overall aims for the year
In transition year my aims for the year are to take part in as many extracurricular activities that I did not have time to take part in during my junior cert. I want to have gained a lot of self confidence in myself and to overcome my fear of public speaking. I would also like to become more mature through the year to prepare myself for the Leaving Cert.
My 5 main objectives for the year
- I want to enter such competitions like the BT young scientist and work hard on it and to make it up to the RDS , I would also like to enter the ‘Junk Kouture’ competition and would be thrilled to make it to the regional finals to showcase the dress
- As I said before overcoming my fear of public speaking would be a huge objective for me and I’d like to get a part in the musical hoping that it will give me the slightest bit of confidence in myself
- One of the main objectives for me during transition year is to become closer with the people in my year, to get to know the people better that weren’t in my class group from 1st year
- I also want to build up my C.V from the work experience during the year as I would like to get a job this time next year
- I want to take part in as much activities as I possibly can including work shops , coaching programmes and year trips.
Why I think I am suited to do TY
I think I am suited for transition year because im a person who doesn’t give up easily , im an outgoing individual and I am very friendly. I believe in giving respect and everyone deserves respect, I want transition year to be a great year and I hope to learn a lot from it.
Self Mapping
Academically
What am I good at?
- I'm good at Art and English, My mind would be more creative than anything.
- Being quiet honest i can try improve on most subjects, I struggle to be able to sit down and learn something off by heart, I can do it eventually but i get distracted very easily in things I'm not interested in like business.
What am I good at personally?
Camogie
I'm very passionate about camogie and have had a love for it for as long as i can remember, My life revolves around the game and I take fitness and my training sessions quite seriously because i always want to better myself.
How i can improve?
- I can take up other hobbies and join the local gym to improve on my fitness.
- I hope to take part in a lot of group activities and become more confident speaking and talking to my year group