The personal statement is a crucial part of your application for graduate studies, co-op placements, grants, scholarships, and bursaries. This workshop, led by Writing Centre staff, guides you through the process of writing an effective personal statement.

Topic covered include:

• Characteristics of a strong personal statement
• Exercises and prompts to help you draft statement
• Strategies and principles for revision and refinement

This workshop is FREE for the SMU community. Seats are limited, and registration is recommended.

If you have any questions about this workshop, or about other Writing Centre services and resources, please email writing@smu.ca, call (902) 491-6202, or visit our website.