Personal Statement

My interest in economics derives from a debate between one of my classmates in high school I think I was a patriotic youth and once my classmate attacked the policy

My interest in economics derives from a debate between one of my classmates in high school. I think I was a patriotic youth and once my classmate attacked the policy in China and predicted the economy would collapse soon. I tried to refute his opinion but failed, for he pointed out a large amount of data, analysis and economic terms, which I had no idea about at that time to support my view. Since then, I started to focus on the economy. In my opinion, economics is a subject that thoroughly analyzes individual behavior and societal phenomena to promote the progress of the country. Furthermore, economics can also cultivate one’s ability of observation and analysis, which have great significance.
 
As I grew up a little, my talents in mathematics boomed. When I was in Grade 10, I participated in the Math and Physics Competition Classes; a kind of specialty training class for students who did an excellent job in math and physics. Courses in those classes were all taken in spare time and a large amount of extra homework would be assigned every day. I never failed to be one the best students in mathematics in my class since I entered school, and I had always been the quickest student in my class to gain understanding of abstract functions and deal with questions about permutations, combinations and probability by mathematical modeling. And I believe that the confidence I’ve gained in academic study, especially in mathematics will initiate my confidence and optimism in life.
 
Owing to my three-year efforts and outstanding academic background, I got the prior recommendation for admission to Zhengzhou University, the best university in our province with a population of more than 100 million. I ranked top 4% of 418733 students in our province. Considering the importance of mathematic to economics, I chose mathematics and applied mathematics (financial mathematics) as the major for my bachelor’s degree at Zhengzhou University.
During my college life, I have absolutely acquired the most academic foundation of economics that one can have. My favorite subjects were mathematics, statistics and basic theories of economics. Although mathematics is a difficult major, my grades are always ranked highly. I am one of the top students among 60 students in my major. Especially for the financial engineering, my score of 90 ranked No. 1 in our class, in which I have learned not only the concepts and theories of finance, but also the breadth and depth of thinking. In the course of Applied Time Series Analysis, I learnt not only the analytical method of random data, but also application method of modeling in R language. I also have huge interesting in other courses related to economic, such as Western Economics, Money and Banking and Stochastic Process.  I believe that my knowledge of mathematics laid solid foundation for my future economics study. The logical thinking and mathematical way of solving problems would be great benefit for the Economics study. 
 
To complement my solid educational experience, I organized a group and took part in the Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Once in an exercise, we were requested to evaluate the rationality of bus stations in a defined area in our city, in which I was responsible for establishing the mathematic model. The surroundings of the bus stations were so intricate, thus we made references to large amount of relevant papers, and finally concluded significant factors in selecting stations, such as: the population density around the station, numbers of lanes on the road, and traffic conditions. Before utilizing the Fuzzy Integrated Evaluation to grade each station, we chose appropriate data to reflect those factors through specific quantification. After further considering and pondering, I got rationality grade from different stations successfully. With this problem solved, we built a mathematic model to design a new project in relieving the enormous passenger volume. At first, we summarized the solutions into three categories; then we created the functional relationship with the composite function through researching in the effective degree of different congestion causes under different manners, which was represented by the corresponding functional model. Later we used the Analytic Hierarchy Process to build up the model. Relying on our analysis and learning ability, as well as the screen of key reasons of phenomenon and specific mathematical model, our group won the first prize in our province. During this process, I realized I could make use of my mathematics specialty to help my future economics study, which could simplify and clarify the economic phenomenon and progress.
 
Coming to Maastricht University in Holland for International Summer School is a huge change for me.
Before that I'm a local boy and never leave my hometown. When I go to class in the Netherlands,I've actually been able to get a lot of training about data collection,writing,Presentation,And teamwork,The whole tenor of the classroom was very positive. I with my international classmate complete the thesis about econometrics. We are through our own efforts, and achieved gratifying results. I'm very excited, not only study with international schoolmates and teachers ,but also share of differences opinions. At that time I intend to study abroad. The idea has been going around in my head for quite a while and now I am getting ready for action.
 
I desire to continue on my major in economics at your university, since I find it is a subject with exactness, yet also flexibility. It asks for flawless logical thinking, but it is not dull. The masters of economics degree offered by your university combines in-depth study of economic theories and principles with advanced technologies, communication, teamwork and values, and the experience provided through an internship. If your university could admit me, I will pay careful attention to the integration of theory and practice in systematic and profound study.
 
My sincere love is devoted to this field and to this prestigious and academic excellent university in the world, with my acquisition of sophisticated economic expertise, I can later contribute to my motherland and approach to my dream of being elite in foreign capital economic corporation upon graduation. Your favorable consideration will be highly appreciated.

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