Writing your UCAS Personal Statement...how can my application stand out from the crowd? (part 3-shortened version)

So far, the majority of contemporary social and economic policies regarding sustainability have been built on the basis of ignorance and false promises. As we are gradually approaching the 2030 deadline of Development Goals set by the United Nations, the time has come to rethink our approach towards realistic alternatives regarding our resources if do not wish to neglect the prospect of a sustainable future. To gain a better insight into the problem of social sustainability, I joined the Milestone Institute where I took up English-language modules in sociology and global poverty. In the latter, I was introduced to Ha-Joon Chang's “23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism”, in which the author criticises commonplace assumptions regarding the capitalist economy and sheds light on the reality of the system and its influence on society, mainly concerned with the dynamics of the individual and the global economy. It was astonishing to comprehend how free-market policies trap underdeveloped countries into poverty, as Chang proved that most of today’s empires rose to the top through a protectionist economy. What makes this book particularly relevant is how the writer combines the economic and social aspects of the issue, displaying the multidisciplinary mindset that I aspire to. It persuaded me to do further research on the social impacts of capitalism and showed me the significance of seeing the more prominent, hidden picture, as well as the possibilities for future improvement.I am especially drawn to study Sociology and Sustainable Development at Warwick, as it offers an interdisciplinary approach towards understanding the pressing issues of the 21st century by combining different angles of interpretation in order to construct a more efficient, holistic insight. I firmly believe that the world is moving towards greater diversity, which can only be tackled through interdisciplinarity. Thus a joint degree in sociology and sustainable development would provide a detailed outlook on these pressing problems, concentrated on their influence on society and how it develops and evolves in consequence of widespread phenomena such as immigration, inequality, or globalisation. As I become more and more devoted to finding an answer to these "Big Questions" of society, being able to direct my attention on sustainable development would be essential in gaining the overall comprehension, which is indispensable to tackle them with efficiency.As I learned more about topics regarding immigration or inequality, I realised the importance of actively addressing social issues, especially in Hungary where one-third of the population lives in poverty, since discussing them will not inevitably lead to a resolution. Hence I volunteer at the Red Cross, working with disabled children and children from disadvantaged backgrounds, which motivates me to strive even harder to understand the root causes and perhaps be able to make a difference.