venkatasaisrich
Mar 2, 2011
Graduate / "To be a petroleum engineer" - SOP on Petroleum engineering, reviews needed [NEW]
Arise, Awake and Stop not till the Goal is Reached.
-Swami Vivekananda
These were the lines told to me by my grandfather again and again which fueled me to reach every goal I ever pursued. I come from a family which regards education as the most priced possession. Education they say is expensive, this is true in my part of the world (India), especially when about 70% live below poverty line even then my parents never think twice when it comes to our education. This is why getting this far and aspiring to go further means a lot to me.
In my childhood , I always was inquisitive and dubious about how things work. This is when my parents recognized my knack for being an Engineer. As I grew up I had natural inclination towards Math and sciences. My above average grades in my Secondary and Higher Secondary Schooling proves this fact. But as I entered into my undergraduate studies as a petroleum engineer I learnt that not only academics but also several social skills like teamwork, leadership, etc. Are required to reach excellence.
As the world tries to find viable alternative sources of energy which reduce harmful emissions, the amount of energy being consumed continues to rise. At present and for the foreseeable future, oil remains the most viable energy solution. As a result the future supply of energy and by extension the preservation of the environment relies on we petroleum engineers. This makes petroleum engineering one of the most exciting fields and is a major reason why I have chosen petroleum engineering as my major in my undergraduate education. During my four years of undergraduate studies in Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, I learnt basics in several core petroleum engineering subjects like Transport Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Simulation, etc.
My dream as an petroleum engineer is to make an notable contribution in developing an eco-friendly alternate fuel that change the world as we know and also be part of a team that explores ways to reduce pollution and also devise more economical ways of oil and gas exploration. Therefore my undergraduate project is on "Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons from soil and water contaminants" which helped me to know different biological methods for dealing Oil spills and I also took an elective on "Plasma and its Applications" in my undergraduate studies which in future may substitute Petroleum in energy Industry .During my undergraduate studies I had the opportunity to go to University of Houston on a 3-week study abroad program. This was a different experience of learning since it was not only academically focused but also enriched with ongoing research and probable future developments in Energy Industry. This trip to United States changed my perspective and made me realize that my current knowledge would not be sufficient to reach my dream.
Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man, Therefore I decided to pursue Master's degree in petroleum engineering and after completing my Master's degree I would like to go into the field of extensive research to find ways to minimize environmental pollution. In the long term, I am interested in the possibilities of using my understanding of petroleum engineering to positively impact the environment. I envision a career in this field as a culmination of my varied interests and I would appreciate the opportunity to pursue this at the XXX.Admission to the master's program at XXX would be a crucial step in my academic, professional and personal life and ambitions. If accepted, I will be dedicated to performing at a level that will make both the university and I proud.
Arise, Awake and Stop not till the Goal is Reached.
-Swami Vivekananda
These were the lines told to me by my grandfather again and again which fueled me to reach every goal I ever pursued. I come from a family which regards education as the most priced possession. Education they say is expensive, this is true in my part of the world (India), especially when about 70% live below poverty line even then my parents never think twice when it comes to our education. This is why getting this far and aspiring to go further means a lot to me.
In my childhood , I always was inquisitive and dubious about how things work. This is when my parents recognized my knack for being an Engineer. As I grew up I had natural inclination towards Math and sciences. My above average grades in my Secondary and Higher Secondary Schooling proves this fact. But as I entered into my undergraduate studies as a petroleum engineer I learnt that not only academics but also several social skills like teamwork, leadership, etc. Are required to reach excellence.
As the world tries to find viable alternative sources of energy which reduce harmful emissions, the amount of energy being consumed continues to rise. At present and for the foreseeable future, oil remains the most viable energy solution. As a result the future supply of energy and by extension the preservation of the environment relies on we petroleum engineers. This makes petroleum engineering one of the most exciting fields and is a major reason why I have chosen petroleum engineering as my major in my undergraduate education. During my four years of undergraduate studies in Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, I learnt basics in several core petroleum engineering subjects like Transport Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Simulation, etc.
My dream as an petroleum engineer is to make an notable contribution in developing an eco-friendly alternate fuel that change the world as we know and also be part of a team that explores ways to reduce pollution and also devise more economical ways of oil and gas exploration. Therefore my undergraduate project is on "Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons from soil and water contaminants" which helped me to know different biological methods for dealing Oil spills and I also took an elective on "Plasma and its Applications" in my undergraduate studies which in future may substitute Petroleum in energy Industry .During my undergraduate studies I had the opportunity to go to University of Houston on a 3-week study abroad program. This was a different experience of learning since it was not only academically focused but also enriched with ongoing research and probable future developments in Energy Industry. This trip to United States changed my perspective and made me realize that my current knowledge would not be sufficient to reach my dream.
Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man, Therefore I decided to pursue Master's degree in petroleum engineering and after completing my Master's degree I would like to go into the field of extensive research to find ways to minimize environmental pollution. In the long term, I am interested in the possibilities of using my understanding of petroleum engineering to positively impact the environment. I envision a career in this field as a culmination of my varied interests and I would appreciate the opportunity to pursue this at the XXX.Admission to the master's program at XXX would be a crucial step in my academic, professional and personal life and ambitions. If accepted, I will be dedicated to performing at a level that will make both the university and I proud.