Writes Edward G. (U6)
Over the Summer break, I was inspired (not only by my upcoming UCAS deadline, but also a wish to remain intellectually nourished during my holidays) to take part in the John Locke Global Essay Prize 鈥� a worldwide (as the name suggests) competition associated with the Universities of Oxford and Princeton, receiving 63,328 entries.
This involved submitting a 2,000-word dissertation on a choice of questions; I addressed the psychological implications of Eleanor Roosevelt鈥檚 famous quote: 鈥淣o one can make you feel inferior without your consent鈥�, discussing the Behaviourist approach to Psychology, as well as Marx鈥檚 theory of economy regarding the discourse of social media.
After being shortlisted for a prize, I was flattered to receive a 鈥榁ery High Commendation鈥� from the John Locke Institute earlier this week. Many thanks to the English department for their support (especially Mr. Hilton-Dennis, who generously provided a reference for me out of the blue at the tail-end of the holidays) 鈥� and to Psychology, for teaching me all of the content!
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