Media Admission Essay

In the modern world, media is the most consequential industry in society. Through portraying

2 and presenting ideologies, it undoubtedly has a major influence on our thoughts and actions.

3 It is our main source on remaining up to date with current events and what is happening in the

4 world. As humans, we constantly strive towards new information and possess an almost innate

5 desire to be 'kept in the loop'. Our curiosity is what drives us, what motivates us. There are

6 a multitude of human languages in the world in which there isn't word for "yes" or "no"- but

7 every language on the planet has a word for "Why?". Humans have always been deeply curious

8 beings, and curiosity is likewise what urges me to continue my studies with

28 In college I was involved in the Newspaper Club in which I was the editor, and it taught me a

29 multitude of priceless skills that I will be excited to carry through into my university life

30 and likewise the world around me. We had to consistently work as a team to ensure deadlines

31 were met, which often involved working under a lot of pressure. This pressure often made the

32 outcome even more rewarding and gratifying.

33 A creative outlet of mine, and a hobby I have always loved is photography. It is said that a

34 picture is worth a thousand words, and when I struggle to articulate myself I find it is a

35 good way to express myself. Although just a hobby, I do recognise that it is an essential part

36 of journalism, and often depicts issues that words could not do justice as photographs are

37 universally understood.

38 In summary, the idea of continuing my studies of Media and Criminology into University is

39 something I am inexplicably excited about. A quote that perfectly encapsulates what I want