live in Pakistan-a country destroying itself with bombs,guns andgovernments' blabber to find justifications for what it is going through;acountry where a former president is murdered in public,where the nation'sconstitution and parliament are suspended at the same time,and where the voiceof a common man is unheard.
Since the last few years, I had aspired to become a doctor.The idea of"scalpels," "opened chests" and "sutures" had always intrigued me.And then ithappened!The recent unprecedented events in my country wiped off the dust ofdisillusionment from my eyes;I lost my will to become a doctor.However,theturmoil in the country led me towards newspapers and news channels,and hencePolitics.
As I involved myself into politics,I realized that it isall-embracive-wielding its way over social and economic life-it is theomnipotent of Pakistan.It can mobilize public opinion,gear up propagandamachinery,make or repeal laws and what not.Backed up by public opinion,supportedby the majority of the legislators,armed with the means to keep the people in astate of ignorance,political power crosses the limits of dictatorialpowers.Political power,like the most powerful intoxicant,makes the persons inpower to forget social ethics,political morality and obligations.
Most of the learned youth in this country consider Politics to be "a refugefor the scoundrels" and this derogatory remark may be true if we look at thedeceptive and degenerated type of politicians indulging in a dirty game.Allthese political parties are votaries of democracy,but the way they conductthemselves inside their own parties is nothing but senselessauthoritarianism.Therefore a very few students choose to pursue Politics as aprofession,but what they don't realize is that if we don't take a stand thesystem can never be changed.Thus,I want to study Politics so I can come back tomy country and contribute what little I can do for my homeland and its people.IfI can inspire even a single person,it would be worth it.The world today isgrowing global.We are now not only to think of our own nation but as and when wethink of it,we have to keep the international perception in mind;consequently,Ichose Politics with International Relations as one of my courses.
Studying in UK will breed a sense of individuality and self reliance.Iwould be able to interact with people from everywhere and get to know abouttheir culture.This would not only open new horizons for me,but would also clearsome preconceived notions one has about the other.I have always been an activeparticipant of debates.I have participated in 3 Model UN conferences out ofwhich I was awarded with the Best Delegate award in two. I was also one of thetwo students to be selected from my school to participate in the EnglishSpeaking Union '08.Moreover, I've taken part in Parliamentary style debatestoo.Therefore I believe I can communicate effectively in public and languagewill not be a barrier in my education.Furthermore, I have worked as an interneeat Al-Shifa Eye Hospital for a month in summers.Here I learnt how to deal withpatients,use the Auto Ref, handle files and punctuality.We also campaigned to aremote area near Murree where we helped the doctors in examining the patientsfree of cost.Another experience which taught me a lot was when me and my fellowcolleagues volunteered to paint walls for the SOS Children's Village.Inaddition,I worked with SUNGI (NGO) where a group of 5 of us had to organize anevent to pay tribute to 1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I enjoy Literature,especially the works of Shakespeare,TennesseeWilliams,Thomas Hardy and Andrew Marvell.I'd be delighted to study in achallenging atmosphere where I can focus on my studies.I commit to my work andmy ability to think out of the box,keenness for Politics and my perception ofthings,I understand,gives me an edge over others.I believe in myself,and ifprovided with an opportunity,I'd make the university proud.
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