How do I show passion for the subject(s) that I am applying for without using the word ‘passion’?

You show how much you love the subject through the way that you talk about it and the actions you have taken to further your knowledge of the degree that you will be studying. You explain why you like the subject - i.e. why you want to study it. For example, I wanted to study French because it is a rich, intricate and beautiful sounding language. Does the study of it benefit the world? Do you believe that the study of it is important to the world? What would happen if people didn’t study the discipline that you are going into? To me, I believe that knowing a language and especially one that is integral to global affairs, is key in facilitating communication between countries. What has the subject done for you, and how did it benefit your world? The study of French for me allowed me to communicate with the international community and my interest in it led me to doing an internship at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. What sparked interest for you within the A Level course that you are studying? Was it a film that you watched or a book that you read? In my French A Level course, I studied a film called La Haine (Kassovitz), which showed a side of the French world that was contrary to the one that I had previously been exposed to, this revealed more about French culture to me, and the language used within this film was interesting considering that it was not what I had been taught. What did you read/watch/experience outside of the course that motivated you to apply for the degree that you have chosen? I spoke frequently to a French speaking exchange student and read Les Belles Images (de Beauvoir) to better my oral and written French. What do you do outside of your studies that can be related to your degree? I have always been a dancer and this has improved my ability to take on constructive criticism, which is a useful skill when it comes to university. I have shown passion for French without using the word ‘passion’. In order to do this, I answered these simple questions: Why do I want to study French, what do I love about it? How does the study of French benefit the world, is it important to study this? What has this subject done for me? What have I done within my studies that has motivated me to apply for this degree? What did I read/watch/experience outside of my course that made me want to know more about the language? What have I done outside my studies that will help me succeed in the study of French at Higher Level? My examples are related to my passion for my degree; you can change the wording of the questions to adapt it to your chosen discipline and equally show your passion for yours.