Asmita Mandwale

I am convinced that I should study architecture as it will allow me to continue incorporating many of the strongest aspects of my personality into my academic studies. These aspects include my fascination with art and design, my interests and enjoyment of various cultures and environments and a passion for solving practical problems whilst working with others.                                           

My initial interest in architecture began when I saw my father growing as a famous civil engineer &  mother is an interior designer and has since developed considerably through the regular reading of architectural journals and increased awareness of the built environment.

In addition to my academic achievements, I have been involved in a number of extra-curricular activities. Throughout my education I have pursued various sporting interests, predominately cricket  in which I played for a District level tournament and most recently captaining my college youth team. My most satisfying recreational achievement was leading my college girls team in intercollege level competition in various sports. This physically enduring and challenging experience has allowed me to develop excellent leadership and teamwork skills, both of which are essential in architectural work as well as a university environment.                                                     

Architecture fascinates me. With a desire to explore how science and technology can be used to improve the performance of buildings both socially and environmentally, architecture has brought out the dichotomy of my personality, allowing me to engage both creatively and scientifically with the aesthetic and functional aspects of design..                                                      

I believe that having a visual stimulus in your environment is important. For example, if I'm walking down the street I want to see an eclectic mix of buildings that I find exciting to look at, rather than rows of uniform houses..                                                                                                          

On the whole, I believe myself to be an appropriately sociable and committed student with a solid academic foundation coupling both the arts and sciences. I consider myself to have the uncommon combination of creative flair, personal enthusiasm and technical ability allied with the intellectual capacity to cope with the demands of higher education. With these qualities I believe a career in architecture is right up my street.