<p>I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, but I have a concern (especially considering the date) about the topic for the UC transfer personal statement essay. To make this clear, the topic is as follows:
"What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities and what you have gained from your involvement."
My intended major is psychology but foolishly I have no experience in the field what so ever. My CC does not have a psychology club and finding such employment was a tiring, fruitless process. Another obvious problem in answering the topic is that I have waiting till the last minute. Sotry of my life.
The only thing I could think of to satisfy their question was the experience I gained by growing up with a mentally disabled brother as well as the time spent with him during his group functions and activities at his care home. It wasn't volunteer work and even if it were considered to be, I have no way of documenting this. Would this subject be considered even satisfactory?
I am appreciative of any and all attention given to this question.</p>
<p>They don't require any work experience in the field but only ask you to describe it if you have. What you have chosen to describe as experiences with others disabled actually fits and you can use it as one of the reasons for your interest in the subject. This essay is not "Oh my God, I don't have exactly everything mentioned," but instead is "We want you to write a good easy explaining why you have chosen a major and, if you would, please provide any life experiences you believe relevant that may have helped form that decision."</p>
<p>Thanks drusba. I guess I was ignoring the operant word "any." I totally misread the prompt, but its a big relief to know that I was wrong. Haha.</p>