Personal statement application for the university course

Personal statement
by Melania Vaccaro

I am applying for Tourism Management course because is the sector where I am interested to work in, I always dreamt to develop and improve Tourism in my country and in particular in the Island where I was born, Sicily. Sicily is an amazing land full of stunning landscapes and cultural treasures.

I have been passionate about this sector since I was young, I remember when I saw the first time my uncle's painting (not sure if that is what you mean?), It was the magnificent Concordia Temple of the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. In that moment I fell in love with one of the stunning resources (could use scenic spots, areas?) that we have in Sicily, the Valley of Temples. Over the years I have matured the desire to promote and develop Tourism in Sicily, especially when it concerns sustainable tourism.

I feel I am suitable for this course because Tourism is what I enjoy to do in my life, I am passionate about everything that is connected with this world, I enjoy experiencing the world.Two years ago I travelled around the United Kingdom, and it made me realise how I really like discovering new places, learning new languages and cultures. I like to describe myself as an open-minded traveller that in every experience I see the possibility to learn and improve personally.
In the years I engaged interest in that subject then I decided to study Tourism at the Hospitality and Tourism school where I achieved the Diploma certificate as a Technical of Tourism Services, The certificate as travel agent organizing and the Receptionist qualification.

Currently, I am looking to find a volunteer job where I can learn and improve my skills as a Tourist guide

After completing this course I would like to use my knowledge to promote, defend and support Tourism in Sicily to make it to live with its own natural, historical and cultural resources. I have always dreamt to do something important to promote the Tourism in Sicily and make it one of the best places to discover.