Personal statement

“Random acts of kindness make the world go round.” – Anonymous

I chanced upon this meaningful quote while I was watching the movie “Evan Almighty”. It taught me a valuable lesson which I thought that everyone should learn. I feel that the world is in a devastated state now. With all the wars and natural disasters happening, it’s really hard to find peace that once settled on this planet.

Though I have never been interested in politics, humane issues have always bothered and appalled me. I most certainly cannot do anything to solve issues like such, but I definitely can do something to make the world a better one. Like the quote above, random acts of kindness make the world go round.

Since then, I have made the quote my personal motto. During my term of studies in the National University of Singapore, I joined the NUS Students Science Club as a management committee member, taking the role of Science Volunteer Corps Director. I shared my motto with the committee and we came to a consensus that it was an appropriate motto for our committee. Hence I planned events with that motto in mind and strove to help the adopted beneficiaries in whatever ways we could. Besides helping the needy like the elderly, the physically disabled and children, I also placed focus on animals.

a picture of the "ark" my committee member for an event.
A Random Kindness.

There are certainly many acts of kindness that we can perform to different groups of individuals, and my aim in life is to help those in need while I can.

Studying Biology will allow me to help the nature and animals, and volunteering as a curriculum allows me to help people in need.

Quoted from the late Hans Christian Anderson, “Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” I believe that living for oneself is not enough. To me, the sunshine that gives me happiness would probably be derived from the joy of helping. The freedom to be able to cast aside all prejudices and discrimination and lend a helping hand with no lines drawn will give me the strength to achieve my aim.

Job Application Letter

Pow Audrey
Block 128 Pasir Ris Street 11
#04-341 Singapore 510128
Mobile: (+65) 96449807

6 September 2009

Wildlife Reserves Singapore Pte Ltd
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore Zoological Gardens
Singapore 729826

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in to express my interest in the position of a Research and Conservation Officer offered on the Singapore Zoo website (http://recruit.zoo.com.sg/wrs/). I am currently an undergraduate of the National University of Singapore, expecting to receive my Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences in 2010.

During my course of undergraduate studies, I attended many field trips to nature reserves, parks and the zoo and learnt much about the nature and wildlife. I have also taken courses on academic writing and communication skills which enhanced my writing skills as well as communicating skills, which are both essential for the position of a Research and Conservation Officer. Also, having volunteered as the conservation ambassador at the Singapore Zoo in my JC years, I possess the skills that will prepare me for the challenges that I may face in animal-related jobs. Furthermore, I had collaborated with the education department of the Singapore Zoo as the Science Volunteer Corps director to hold a mini animal exhibition in campus to spread the awareness for animals.

I am passionate about the nature and wildlife and I would love to be able to work in a renowned wildlife institute in the world. The strengths that I possess, together with the passion that I share for the nature and wildlife will allow me to make a strong and immediate impact at Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and the possibility of joining the wildlife team. Please find enclosed my resume for your review. I will follow up this letter with a phone call on Friday, 11th September to ensure that my resume has reached you and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.

Yours sincerely,




Pow Audrey