matthewmuliadi
Dec 30, 2011
Undergraduate / 'The finite sources of energy' - Why Engineering and why Cornell [13]
Hey guys!
I just finished writing my essay for Cornell's commonapp essay for its engineering school, its question is this.
Engineers turn ideas (technical, scientific, mathematical) into reality. Tell us about an engineering idea you have or your interest in engineering. Explain how Cornell Engineering can help you further explore this idea or interest.
aannddd below is the essay I wrote, can you all pleaseee give me feedback on what's wrong with my essay/anything I need to add?
THANK YOU ALL!!
The finite sources of energy in the world today is dwindling at a pace where they may soon be no more, and in today's society, where would we be without energy? The idea of alternative sources of energy is one that seems so close yet so far from our grasps.
Engineering has evolved dramatically over the past years, as the advent of technology and science seem to have no bounds. The world is constantly changing, and we must learn to adapt to such changes that may have been caused by ourselves. Global warming is a huge issue, but what may be even more staggering is the rate of which fossil fuels are decreasing. The decline in fossil fuel rates present ominous economic problems with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Being a student of physics, I have studied alternative sources of energy, and am very much aware of their potential. Wind power, solar, hydro-thermal, geothermal, are all great methods that make the most of what nature has to offer, but why are we not using such sources? This is what intrigues me. I am willing to explore the types of technology that will increase the chances of such sources being a reality, and change society for the better.
I am willing to take this ambitious, and somewhat 'risky' study, as Cornell's Engineering department encourages me to take this risk from its research programs. After browsing through Cornell's Engineering web page, I have learnt that undergraduates are already able to submerge into studies that allow them to apply what we learn towards real--world situations. I am able to fit well with this approach towards learning, as I constantly feel that we must put what we learn to good use. To be able to face the real world and tackle real problems is an opportunity that I find difficult to let go.
Furthermore, Cornell's Student Grant Program especially interests me. This program enables undergraduates to carry on individual research with the funding and support from the school. This program then enables me to pursue the intriguing research of alternative sources of energy, as I intend to make the most of the time I spend in Cornell's school of engineering and create change.
Hey guys!
I just finished writing my essay for Cornell's commonapp essay for its engineering school, its question is this.
Engineers turn ideas (technical, scientific, mathematical) into reality. Tell us about an engineering idea you have or your interest in engineering. Explain how Cornell Engineering can help you further explore this idea or interest.
aannddd below is the essay I wrote, can you all pleaseee give me feedback on what's wrong with my essay/anything I need to add?
THANK YOU ALL!!
The finite sources of energy in the world today is dwindling at a pace where they may soon be no more, and in today's society, where would we be without energy? The idea of alternative sources of energy is one that seems so close yet so far from our grasps.
Engineering has evolved dramatically over the past years, as the advent of technology and science seem to have no bounds. The world is constantly changing, and we must learn to adapt to such changes that may have been caused by ourselves. Global warming is a huge issue, but what may be even more staggering is the rate of which fossil fuels are decreasing. The decline in fossil fuel rates present ominous economic problems with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Being a student of physics, I have studied alternative sources of energy, and am very much aware of their potential. Wind power, solar, hydro-thermal, geothermal, are all great methods that make the most of what nature has to offer, but why are we not using such sources? This is what intrigues me. I am willing to explore the types of technology that will increase the chances of such sources being a reality, and change society for the better.
I am willing to take this ambitious, and somewhat 'risky' study, as Cornell's Engineering department encourages me to take this risk from its research programs. After browsing through Cornell's Engineering web page, I have learnt that undergraduates are already able to submerge into studies that allow them to apply what we learn towards real--world situations. I am able to fit well with this approach towards learning, as I constantly feel that we must put what we learn to good use. To be able to face the real world and tackle real problems is an opportunity that I find difficult to let go.
Furthermore, Cornell's Student Grant Program especially interests me. This program enables undergraduates to carry on individual research with the funding and support from the school. This program then enables me to pursue the intriguing research of alternative sources of energy, as I intend to make the most of the time I spend in Cornell's school of engineering and create change.