On this SOP matter, we will keep writing tips until many of you get it so that the stress will be reduced.
In this series, I will be explaining in details the content of a good SOP.
1. It should tell us your inclinations i.e the things that appeal to you naturally or as a result of some problems you want to solve in your environment.
Why did you study your undergraduate course? Is it as a result of the things you observed were not right and you want to
correct? Are there emerging technologies in your field that you feel like exploring?
Truth is that many of us do not have compelling reasons to study our courses because of our environment. Many were 'given' the course because of issues beyond their capacity.
Very few are privileged to enjoy the course they studied. So, it's easy for them to draft something good.
For many who wants to explore other fields or do not even know how to get started, you can do the following:
i. Read about your course online, not what you are told in
class (we all know most of those things are expired😃)
ii. Ask yourself questions about the current issues in that field.
iii. Is there a specific problem in your field that has not been solved yet? Do you think that you can add to the existing knowledge in the field?
As you think about this, start jotting them down in your words. Do not worry about the arrangement for now.
Do this in a week and see what you would have jotted.
Join me in another episode.
If you have questions on this, kindly ask and my guys:
As you begin to jot down your points, begin to ask yourself the skills you currently have.
1. First, list the courses in your undergrad and experiences in your undergrad.
that is related to the course you want to study. Which course specifically stands out for you that made you want to further explore? write it down.
If you want a master's in a new field, begin to write down why you want this new field. Do you have background experiences in this new field, If no, begin to search for online courses or internship related to this course
Que: How can I survive in France? Can I save as much as I want? how?
Ans: As an international student, you can save up to 700 Euros/month by working 20hrs per week. And as an African, you can work more hours provided you can combine it with the school.
This means that with the scholarship described in Part A and your frugality, you can save as much as you want.
Que: What kind of jobs are available for students and how many hrs?
Ans: Once you get to the school, walk straight to the dept and ask them for on opportunities.