TY PORTFOLIO
COLIN DOWNEY
Transition Year Personal Statement
I wish to do TY because……
My overall aims for the year are….
My 5 objectives for the year are…
Why I think I’m suited to doing TY……..
I wish to do TY because……
- I want to take a break from my studies and try to improve and learn from different aspects of life.
- I wish to mature more as a person before entering the leaving cert.
- I also would like to do it because I have spoken to people who recently have completed TYand I have heard great things about it.
My overall aims for the year are….
- To enjoy myself.
- To have extras that I can add to my CV.
- To mature as a person.
My 5 objectives for the year are…
- I would like to enter and compete in the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS.
- I would like to improve my teamwork skills in areas such as the musical.
- I would like to have great achievements that I can add to my CV.
- I would like to play a role in the musical that does not involve singing.
- I would like to enjoy the year by making it a successful one.
Why I think I’m suited to doing TY……..
- Because I’m not mature enough to be entering the leaving cert cycle next September.
- Because I think I can offer a lot to the people around me participating in TY.
- Since 1st year I have admired Transition Year students for what they’ve achieved and I also think I can achieve those