30/09/2004, 10:10 AM
Hi. I'm reapplying through UCAS this year to (hopefully) study English Literature. When I applied last year I opened my personal statement with a quote from Keats - "words are images of thoughts refined / is my soul's pleasure and it sure must be / almost the highest bliss of human kind". I'm trying to demonstrate my love of Eng Lit, without sounding like everyone else. Anyone who's applying for Eng knows how competitive it is, so I need some originality!
Does that quote sound too pretentious? Or is it a good opening? Opinions needed!
Does that quote sound too pretentious? Or is it a good opening? Opinions needed!