1 - Please state two reasons why you find the degree attractive and two reasons why you think you would be suitable to study the course. (8)

Why the degree appeals to you:

①Interdisciplinary skill development: The unique interdisciplinary nature of BACs is particularly appealing to me, and the importance of a liberal arts and science mindset in a diverse and evolving modern society. Exploring the role of AI in modern economies, I found that technology and environment shape economic evolution, while the political and economic environment of an economy further drives scientific and technological advances and ideological revolutions, which aroused my enthusiasm for the learning mode that combines rigorous analysis and social insight, with a view to finding solutions to social problems from a more diversified perspective. This has aroused my passion for the learning model that combines rigorous analysis and social insight, in order to find solutions for social problems from a more diversified perspective.

②Methodology acquisition: In my opinion, acquiring methodology is as important as acquiring specialized knowledge in university studies, so I was very excited when I saw the core modules of BACs in the courses of Approach to Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Research Methods, etc., because these kinds of research methodologies and analytical skills will be very beneficial to my future career development. I am very excited about the core modules of Approach to Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Research Methods, etc., as the refinement of these research methods and analytical skills will be very beneficial to my future career. During my internship at CICC, I was able to read various research papers, gain insight into industry patterns in different sectors, use mathematical tools for stock picking, visualize asset allocation plans, and achieve the highest returns within the program, which deepened my interest in utilizing a wide range of interdisciplinary research methodologies to explore issues in depth, and has made me look forward to learning more about research methodologies, expanding my mindset, and applying these traits in practice during my time in college. I also look forward to learning more about research methods, expanding my thinking, and applying these qualities in my practice.

I am comfortable with the curriculum:

I am good at multidisciplinary learning: At A-level, I have adopted a combination of arts and science courses, which not only enables me to balance the tasks of different subjects well and achieve excellent overall grades, but also learns to find the connections between different subjects to better promote the in-depth investigation of different subject specialties, for example, applying the higher-order statistical methods learned in Advanced Mathematics to provide more concincing evidence for the analysis of data in economic essays, and applying the dialectical thinking learned in Economics to evaluate and improve the limitations in physics experiments. For example, using higher-order statistical methods learned in advanced math to provide more convincing evidence for data analysis in economics papers, and applying dialectical thinking learned in economics to evaluate and improve limitations in physics experiments. I will carry forward this quality during my college years, and coupled with my strong interest in integrating in-depth investigations in different industries, I will be able to cope with interdisciplinary learning with ease. I will be able to cope with interdisciplinary learning with ease.

②critical thinking abilities and analytical skills: I read a large number of papers, applying the Romer growth model and Engels Pause during the Industrial Revolution to analyze the future possibility of economic growth and compensation distribution in the AI era. experience to analyze the future possibilities of economic growth and compensation distribution in the AI era, and used the econometric methods of DPD regression model and two-step GMM estimation method to predict the trends of important economic indicators such as unemployment rate, inflation rate, etc., and EVALUATED the possibilities of applying the traditional economic theories under the emerging industries. This experience demonstrates my ability to analyze heated topics from multiple perspectives by combining historical experiences, economic principles, and mathematical methods, as well as my excellent dialectical thinking ability, which coincides with the attributes required by the BASc, and can support me to integrate multidisciplinary cross-information and explore the developmental laws of complex things in the university.

2 - What do you think are the two most pressing global issues of the 21century? Briefly explain your reasons for choosing these two issues. (6)

Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Traditional Labor Markets:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen rapid development in recent years, especially the emergence of new things such as ChatGPT and driverless cabs has intensified the impact that AI has brought to traditional economies, which in turn has led to a series of societal issues that deserve to be pondered. Reading through Eric Brynjolfsson's research paper made me realize that we can balance the direct effects of AI in specific sectors. direct effects of AI in specific sectors with the general equilibrium consequences of higher TFP on overall wages,and how to find such an equilibrium approach is crucial, otherwise we will still not be able to avoid the mass unemployment effects of the substitution effect in the short run. Finding a solution to this problem is even more necessary using an interdisciplinary approach, which requires us to combine the knowledge of computer science, big data, and the impact of economics, and to consider the regulatory framework for AI and ways to stabilize the roles of various societies at the legal and sociological levels, and to find the future direction of integrating AI into the fields of healthcare, education, manufacturing production, Fintech, etc., so as to promote TFP improvement through AI The combination of AI and traditional labor can promote TFP and economic development and at the same time avoid the negative impacts of unemployment, social conflicts, and unethical issues.

Women's Dilemma: While women's rights have grown in the 21st century, the road to true gender equality is still long and gender inequality still exists in all spheres of society, so it is crucial to find fundamental solutions to women's dilemmas across multiple domains. 2023 Nobel Prize winner Claudia Goldin's research discusses the history of women's pursuit of career and family, and dissects the new life cycle of women's employment, laying bare the inequalities that women have faced in the workplace for over a hundred years. history, dissects the new life cycle of women's employment, and lays bare the inequalities that women have faced at work for over a century. At the same time, the stereotypes of women that still persist in many countries further reduce women's possibilities for career advancement, and the inequality of political rights makes it more difficult for women to have a voice, and the emergence of absurd proposals such as the "legalization of surrogacy" has pushed the issue to the forefront, as this serious issue is not only about gender equality, but also about the importance of the rights of women in the workplace. This serious issue is no longer just about gender equality, but the emerging commodification of women's reproductive organs will completely subvert ethical norms, with immeasurable social implications. This frightening trend makes me willing to work for the protection of women's rights and interests in various fields, integrating my expertise in political science, anthropology, economics, sociology, and law, to reveal the moral and ethical issues behind gender inequality, to formulate effective legal frameworks and public policies, and to speak out for the affected groups.

3 - How would your ideal employer describe you? (4)

Ideal employers would consider me as a person with strong analytical and self-learning ability, good at thinking with strong logic, which is proved by my experience of reading hundreds of pages of literature in a short period of time for self-learning in the field of Fintech, and conducting in-depth research on the risks and development trends of Fintech in recent years, and the experience of modeling the risks of its development and predicting the indicators of its future development with econometric tools, which also honed my The experience of modeling its development risks and predicting future development indicators with econometric tools has also sharpened my mathematical and logical thinking skills, as well as my quality of being stress-resistant and good at multitasking, while the experience of leading the club to participate in the investment roadshow and actively contacting the organizer to get the chance to host the national competition has sharpened my communication and social skills, which are indispensable qualities in any teamwork.

4 - Please explain in what ways BASc will particularly help you prepare for your future career? (6)

My career plan is to engage in industry research in an investment bank, which requires me to have in-depth knowledge of multiple industries and analyze problems from diversified perspectives, and BASc's interdisciplinary mode of study is a perfect match for my career path, which is conducive to my understanding of the professional knowledge and industry models of different industries during my university years, as well as the development of the ability to analyze problems from diversified perspectives and dialectical analysis. The curriculum of quantitative method and research method in core modulus is especially attractive to me, which will directly enhance my data processing ability and comprehensive analysis ability, which is very crucial in the work of investment banks. At the same time, the elective courses of economics and law are also very attractive to me, which is conducive to my becoming a composite talent in employment.

Group work is a frequent and necessary part of interdisciplinary learning, which requires me to interact and cooperate with students and professors from different majors and cultural backgrounds, which will greatly enhance my communication and teamwork skills. My internship at CICC has also demonstrated the potential of my skills in this area, so I am looking forward to further refining my interpersonal skills and improving my learning and research efficiency during my university years, which willbenefit my career development.

5 - Tell us your personal view of one challenge and one benefit of interdisciplinarity. (6)

Challenge:The biggest challenge of interdisciplinary learning is to balance the depth and breadth of our learning, and when we study a certain field, we should not be overly restricted to a single When studying a certain field, we should not be too limited to a single professional perspective, but should take a more macroscopic perspective to synthesize and analyze, but at the same time, we should also avoid putting the results of superficial research into application, which requires us to strategically choose our own learning modules. However, my past research experience has convinced me that I can meet this challenge positively.

Benefit: The greatest benefit of interdisciplinary study is that it allows me to see the connections between different disciplines and integrate them, thus giving me a more comprehensive understanding of the direction I am interested in, and this impact will also have a positive effect on my future development as it will provide me with a wider range of career choices and directions for further academic study.