Zachary Said:

What do you think of this UCAS application personal statement?

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I edited the first few paragraphs. See what you think...

Cinema and television have always intrigued me. After watching some of my favourite films I immediately purchase thier scripts so that I can better understand how these motion pictures captivate an large audiences in cinemas and homes across the world.
Gaining entry to the NAME COURSE HERE would open up a whole new world of knowledge and information to me. However, I am most interested in having the chance to work with and learn from experienced individuals who have worked in the industry in which I hope to one day participate. This Degree would undoubtedly give me the confidence and ability to succeed in this industry and also give me the tools needed to write creatively for film and television, either as an individual or as part of a team.
Although I have no previous involvement in this subject and have been absent from full time education for over five years, I do exhibit good learning abilities. This is evidenced by my HND in Electronics. Additionally, I have completed various training courses and undergone a variety of appraisals. Thus, I have remained in a learning environment, which has taken me to the peak of possibilities available in the field in which I work.
I have researched the subject I am applying for thoroughly through the prospectus and on-line information from the Faculty of Arts. Having worked in the west end of Glasgow, I am familiar with the area, the University and the bohemian atmosphere that it creates and have a desire to be involved in this lively area that pulses with a multicultural heartbeat.
In my current profession, I work alone as part of a specialist team covering the latest products and also covering most of the central belt of Scotland. Working autonomously requires great self motivation and reliability which is coterminous with the trust in the individual shown by the management.
At school I was involved in various extra curricular activities, but the one I am most proud of was the assisted reading program that endeavoured to help younger students with a learning difficulty by improving their reading on a one to one basis. Over the past few years ,however, the window for these types of activities has been closed mainly due to the fact that my father suffered a near fatal heart attack. Helping him through the first difficult year of recuperation and rehabilitation was the catalyst needed to prompt me to take advantage of company policy and apply for a years career break in which to travel and reassess some personal goals and ambitions.
I am fairly active in any free time that I do have and enjoy various sports including playing football twice a week and cycling three times a week. When it gets to winter I enjoy snowboarding with friends over the weekend. Having done some research I am aware that the university has various clubs and associations and, if I am successful in gaining entry to the course, I will be actively looking to join a winter sports club. I love travelling which gives time to pursue my other hobby of photography. I have visited France a few times which has given me the opportunity to brush up on the little French I know, and once drove across the whole country. I have also visited Holland, Belgium, Greece, the Czech Republic and most recently on my career break spent a few months in Australia.

Charles Said:

Are there any tiling training courses in Scotland?

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YES

Ricky Said:

Does anyone in North East of Scotland know the address of a dog obiedience school, not dog classes?

We Answered:

Do you mean a residential school that you send your dog to and they train it for you? If so, then I'm sorry to say this but most trainers and behaviourists do not recommend this type of training for dogs. Generally the finding are very negative, and the dog once trained by the trainers on site will not behave the same at home. There has also been some every bad reports about cruelty cases in these residential schools and the training methods are often very harsh - you would be shocked at the various reports on these types of places. I have heard of some dogs coming back nervous wrecks and others highly defensive.

All that being said, I don't know of any dog schools here in Scotland (there are some in England though).I would stick with the classes and possible get him involved in some other type of work, like agility (there's lots of good agility training providers in Scotland).

Good luck hope you find a solution.

PS. Have you tried clicker training - I have heard alot of people sing it's praises. Maybe worth looking into.

Sandra Said:

Does anyone know if there are plastering courses for women in Scotland?

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In this day and age I don't think you're allowed to discriminate, so you've very unlikely to find a course aimed only at women!

Gail Said:

Anybody know any piercing courses in SCOTLAND?

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Why don't you ask your local piercer where they got their course, or if they know of where it can be done. There must be one here in Scotland somewhere, or perhaps even if you ask them if you can do work experience - even offer to do it for free. Perhaps you will be able to do a course in Hygiene at your local college with regards to keeping equipment and everything sterile.