Can people please help me understand what to write in a Personal Statement?

The latter, not the former. If you feel like having a former college prof look it over let me know. I'm currently between jobs and I have lots of time on my hands...

I agree with the other poster, but be sure to be polite and use proper grammar and spelling, etc. "Personal" doesn't mean you address the person by their first name (not thinking you were going to do this...) or write the statement like you were speaking. "Personal" here is used as a subject, not a style.

Be sure to include the where you see yourself going and how the internship fits. They're looking for somebody who will get a lot out of the internship just as much as they're looking for somebody who will contribute to their work.

Highlight what makes you different than all of the other applicants. Remember this person is reading hundreds of these, so standing out from the beginning really helps.

It's really hard to fit everything in, but give it your best shot and get a bunch of opinions. This is the first thing your employer will see, so, although this is such a cliche, make it stand out!

Good luck.

Nice advice. I love it when this place is positive and supportive.

Er... wrote:

Nice advice. I love it when this place is positive and supportive.

because you're American.

Learn to internet...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=personal+statement

I would use the statement to show who you are, as a person. For example, I would sum up my resume with this statement by showing how the resume items demonstrate my ability to develop myself and train others to succeed. This restates the positives of my resume, as well as gives the reader perspective on what I felt were my strongest points that tie in all of my experiences.

Good luck