Animals cannot voice their pain. It is therefore humans' responsibility to observe their symptoms, diagnose their disease and bring up efficient treatments to address their pain and discomfort. An acute sense of observation, patience and determination are in my mind key to succeed and I long to have the opportunity to further develop these skills and many other competencies at university next year.

As far as my academic work is concerned I am very demanding and ambitious. I truly believe that one can only build on strong foundations and I always want to make sure that my academic level can support my ambition to become a veterinary surgeon. I currently prepare for the Science French Baccalaureate with a focus on Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Last year, I developed a growing interest in genetics; in particular I find biological inheritance and the semiconservative DNA replication biological process fascinating. I believe this will help me when studying anatomy and physiology.

To gain a practical understanding of the veterinary surgeon job, I organised work experiences. From September 2012, I worked most Saturday mornings at the Brompton Veterinary Clinic. Whilst assisting Kevin Clifford, the chief veterinary surgeon, with consultations and surgery tasks, I discovered a professional world made of analysis, research, diagnosis, decision making and action. I learnt about the needed professional skills. At the clinic Cattery, I made sure that cats had water bowls, food, clean beds and that the medication giving was up to date. In April 2013, I worked on a Welsh farm during the lambing season. To pull a lamb was a sensationally breath-taking experience. I also lent a hand for feeding, processing tasks and I cleaned living areas by mucking out the individual pens. I was occasionally asked to make penicillin injections. As ewes sometimes come across major difficulties whilst giving birth, constant supervision and human aid are needed. Although I found lambing to be a stressful duty, I thoroughly enjoyed it and will renew this experience next year. Whilst joining the Zoo Academy at Whipsnade Zoo in August 2013, I familiarised myself with invertebrates, birds, primates, carnivores, reptiles, small and large mammals. At the end of the course, the practical learning officer wrote me a recommendation letter. I chose Whipsnade Zoo for I particularly admire the Zoo's aims to limit animal enclosure in small areas such as cages; instead it provides animals with very sizeable spaces similar to their natural environment. During this programme, I learnt about feeding and environment needs and completed observation studies.

Besides, I play the piano and achieved Grade 8 of the ABRSM at fourteen. I worked hard to develop high concentration capabilities which I believe will continue to help me in my studies. My school invited me to join the Oxford Schools Debating Competition. I learnt how to defend an idea with persuasion and anticipate counter-arguments. It helped me to gain confidence. I am a very keen horse rider, a good swimmer, as well as a social tennis player. I will be looking forward to joining societies at university and meet students who share my hobbies. I have also accomplished charity works and raised money for the Catholic Children Society.

Animals mean a lot to me and I wish to envisage my life with them; it matters to me that they live a good life. I consider that it is humans' duty to look after animals' well-being, to share with them the scientific progress that mankind makes and apply these discoveries to the animal world. It is essential to me that animals' health problems are diagnosed with the sharpest possible insight in the field of possibilities and I simply aim to do that to my very best when I become a veterinary surgeon. In everything I do, school, music, I always work very hard and never stop until I achieve result. As such I am confident that I can succeed in my Veterinary Medicine studies.