Geography is constantly evolving and relevant; this drives my passion for the subject. I am intrigued by the way an individual subject can encompass so many strands of life; for instance the relationship between the human population and the natural environment has immense global effects on diverse issues such as sustainability, migration and globalisation. I am enthusiastic about furthering my knowledge on such fundamental issues, increasing environmental awareness and thereby protecting the futurity of the planet. Geography is the subject that has interested me the most throughout GCSE and A-Level. Having been fortunate enough to travel at a young age provoked my interest in Geography, and the impact it has on nature and human development. My visits to the Jungfrau summit in Switzerland and to the city of Venice interested me at a young age. Also my visit last year to both Melissani Cave and a 100 million year old cave, Drogarati on the Greek island of Kefallinia, has greatly contributed to my desire to study Geography at a degree level. I enjoy seeing life from alternative perspectives and cultures, travel allows me to do this, along with exploring geographical theory in a living setting. …show more content…
For instance studying Psychology has complemented my study of Geography, as I feel it has developed my experimental and field study skills, giving me opportunities to research and analyse data. In addition studying philosophy and ethics at AS level along with Psychology, I believe I have been able to develop other fundamental skills such as essay writing. Furthermore I feel I have improved many other beneficial skills during my Welsh baccalaureate qualification, such as self-discipline, and the independent research skills needed for undergraduate