UCAS personal statement help

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A mate of mine has asked me to post this as shes having a bit of bother writing her personal statement.
She is applying to UCAS to study a BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy, and doesnt quite know what to say to "big it up" a bit, and make herself sound interesting.

Has anyone written one, and can give her some tips please?
Thanks
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if you post what you have already then people can jazz it up. i doubt anyone can write a personal statement for someone they've never met with no info on her.

She says she'll get on and do it, but she also kind of wants help and tips for what she should actually put in it.
 
Ok heres what shes done so far, and she would very much value peoples opinions, its not finished yet, she wants to do a degree in physiotherapy as you can see.

I have always had a keen interest on how the body works, it’s such a complex organism that fascinates me. This is the very reason why I have decided Physiotherapy is the degree I want to study and eventually practice. Physiotherapy has always played a large part in my life, and the lives of people around me. I have experienced how the help of a physiotherapist can impact and affect someone’s life in a positive way.

I am a self motivated individual, who puts 100% into everything I do. Since starting college I have learnt a lot about myself and strengths I possess, this will benefit me a great deal whilst studying at university. I have learnt about the importance of time management, and have been able to effectively study on the Access course as well as having a part time job. After having a gap in studies I was beginning to question my abilities. Any doubt I previously had has now gone and I have found confidence in myself and my capabilities, and have a great determination to succeed as a Physiotherapist.

My employment history gives me a great base of qualities to build my studies on. I have learnt how to work as an individual, whilst at the same time being able to be an effective team member. I have experienced working with people of different age ranges, and also with people from different backgrounds and different cultural origins. My time as a team leader allowed me to develop skills such as delegation and problem solving, and has allowed me to be independent and responsible for my decisions.

I was lucky to have the chance to travel to Chile where I stayed for a month. I travelled around and stayed in various different places, and met many different people.
 
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I was lucky to have the chance to travel to Chile where I stayed for a month. I travelled around and stayed in various different places, and met many different people. This journey is of great value to me, and allowed me to open to my eyes to the vast opportunities that are available to experience. I see studying at university as an opportunity and I am going grasp this with both hands.

I am a keen follower of football, and support Bristol City. I have met lots of different people as a result of this, and am a member of the Supporters Trust. My main role within the Supporters Trust is volunteering to set up an Under 16’s travel service for away games. With a team of people I am responsible for the safety and well being of the children.

I feel that experiences I have had and qualities that I’ve achieved have ensured that I am ready to take on the challenge of university, to achieve my dream of becoming a physiotherapist. I’m looking forward to attending university and the challenges that are going to meet me, but even more I’m looking forward to overcoming these challenges and making the most of the opportunities that I am given.
 
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