vid
Sep 11, 2013
Graduate / KNOWLEDGE; Letter of Motivation - MS in Electrical Engineering [5]
Hi Everyone,
I have written a letter of motivation for applying for Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. I would appreciate any modifications or suggestions. Please be very critical and give your opinion freely. Any advice is appreciated. Also, I feel I have to reduce the word count. Could you suggest how it can be achieved without omitting any of the content?
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to your replies :)
Regards,
vid.
" Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference. " - Claire Fagin
I have always been keen in the pursuit of knowledge from a young age, and the notion of learning new technologies always fascinated me. Being brought up in a family of Professors, education had always played a vital role in my life. As one of the top students in school and always encouraged to strive towards excellence, it was my passion for science and technology that led me to pursue Electrical Engineering for my Bachelor's degree.
However, I did not limit myself to the prescribed course work, but studied its relevance in society. I realized the significance of Power Generation in XXX, with more than one third of the rural population without electricity. Being a member of a non-profit organization, I was exposed to the lack of infrastructure in the many villages of my country, and these experiences motivated and provided the necessary incentive to help in installing solar panels in these localities. These activities left an indelible impression on me, inspiring the desire to pursue the study of Power Generation and Transmission, in the hope to contribute my knowledge to make a difference in society.
To further augment my knowledge, I attended various national and international conferences in this discipline, including a three day seminar on the Development and Implementation of Different Forms of Renewable Energy, jointly conducted by XXX and YYY, where I discovered the fascinating world of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, including its practical implementations and the plethora of opportunities that existed in this domain.
My insatiable interest for exploring new avenues in the field of Energy and Power Generation, and the unrelenting desire for witnessing practical implementations in this domain, spurred me on to undertake an internship at XXXXX. I learnt about the design and functionality of different processes in a Thermal Power Plant and was exposed to the principles of Alternators, Power Tranformers, Distribution Station and transmission lines. Additionally, the environmental impact of Coal-based Power Stations, coupled with the precautions taken by the Indian Government to minimize environmental impact, especially interested me.
My second internship in XXXX, provided me with hands on experience regarding the construction of different parts of AC and DC traction motors. I got an opportunity to witness the design and construction of locomotives for Indian Railways, with demonstrations of the various braking systems utilized and their functionalities.
Thus, my enthusiasm for research based studies strengthened, and for my final year project, I was successful in implementing "Microcontroller based Bi-Directional Digital Counter", a model to control the utilization of electricity based on the number of people present in a room. To further enrich my penchant for this field, I participated in numerous presentations and seminars conducted in college.
Ultimately, all these activities helped me develop a thorough insight into my subjects, thus enabling me to be in the second position in my department, for which I was awarded from my Department.
Currently, I am working in XXXXX, as an YYYY since March 2012. The corporate environment incorporated in me the qualities of self-learning, accountability for prescribed work and also the timely completion of allotted tasks; values which I feel will be instrumental during my higher education. I have good knowledge of C, C++, Java, J2EE and other technologies, with certifications in Java and C# from XXXXX, a public sector Research and Development enterprise . This knowledge will help me to develop programs related to simulation and automatic control of electric circuits.
To further enhance my learning, I have obtained A1 level certification in French and Spanish, and am pursuing A2 level French from the XXXX.
Today, I perceive that life for me has been a process of conscious evolution, and my decision to pursue higher education has strengthened. I believe that knowledge in the Generation and Utilization of Energy sustainably can have an immense impact in society today, and it is with this intention that I aim to pursue XXXX and later continue to obtain a Ph.D degree. Being guided by prominent professors from leading Universities , will not only help me learn from the best faculty, but also expose me to the latest technology and research facilities, and will be significant for my future career in research and would provide me a better opportunity to serve society for a sustainable future. I believe that I possess the required tenacity and motivation to pursue my goals with sincerity, and that, given the opportunity, I will not hesitate in my endeavour to attain my utmost potential to the best of my ability, to utilize the resources available with sincere dedication, and, hence, secure my position in the field of Science and Technology.
Hi Everyone,
I have written a letter of motivation for applying for Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. I would appreciate any modifications or suggestions. Please be very critical and give your opinion freely. Any advice is appreciated. Also, I feel I have to reduce the word count. Could you suggest how it can be achieved without omitting any of the content?
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to your replies :)
Regards,
vid.
" Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference. " - Claire Fagin
I have always been keen in the pursuit of knowledge from a young age, and the notion of learning new technologies always fascinated me. Being brought up in a family of Professors, education had always played a vital role in my life. As one of the top students in school and always encouraged to strive towards excellence, it was my passion for science and technology that led me to pursue Electrical Engineering for my Bachelor's degree.
However, I did not limit myself to the prescribed course work, but studied its relevance in society. I realized the significance of Power Generation in XXX, with more than one third of the rural population without electricity. Being a member of a non-profit organization, I was exposed to the lack of infrastructure in the many villages of my country, and these experiences motivated and provided the necessary incentive to help in installing solar panels in these localities. These activities left an indelible impression on me, inspiring the desire to pursue the study of Power Generation and Transmission, in the hope to contribute my knowledge to make a difference in society.
To further augment my knowledge, I attended various national and international conferences in this discipline, including a three day seminar on the Development and Implementation of Different Forms of Renewable Energy, jointly conducted by XXX and YYY, where I discovered the fascinating world of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, including its practical implementations and the plethora of opportunities that existed in this domain.
My insatiable interest for exploring new avenues in the field of Energy and Power Generation, and the unrelenting desire for witnessing practical implementations in this domain, spurred me on to undertake an internship at XXXXX. I learnt about the design and functionality of different processes in a Thermal Power Plant and was exposed to the principles of Alternators, Power Tranformers, Distribution Station and transmission lines. Additionally, the environmental impact of Coal-based Power Stations, coupled with the precautions taken by the Indian Government to minimize environmental impact, especially interested me.
My second internship in XXXX, provided me with hands on experience regarding the construction of different parts of AC and DC traction motors. I got an opportunity to witness the design and construction of locomotives for Indian Railways, with demonstrations of the various braking systems utilized and their functionalities.
Thus, my enthusiasm for research based studies strengthened, and for my final year project, I was successful in implementing "Microcontroller based Bi-Directional Digital Counter", a model to control the utilization of electricity based on the number of people present in a room. To further enrich my penchant for this field, I participated in numerous presentations and seminars conducted in college.
Ultimately, all these activities helped me develop a thorough insight into my subjects, thus enabling me to be in the second position in my department, for which I was awarded from my Department.
Currently, I am working in XXXXX, as an YYYY since March 2012. The corporate environment incorporated in me the qualities of self-learning, accountability for prescribed work and also the timely completion of allotted tasks; values which I feel will be instrumental during my higher education. I have good knowledge of C, C++, Java, J2EE and other technologies, with certifications in Java and C# from XXXXX, a public sector Research and Development enterprise . This knowledge will help me to develop programs related to simulation and automatic control of electric circuits.
To further enhance my learning, I have obtained A1 level certification in French and Spanish, and am pursuing A2 level French from the XXXX.
Today, I perceive that life for me has been a process of conscious evolution, and my decision to pursue higher education has strengthened. I believe that knowledge in the Generation and Utilization of Energy sustainably can have an immense impact in society today, and it is with this intention that I aim to pursue XXXX and later continue to obtain a Ph.D degree. Being guided by prominent professors from leading Universities , will not only help me learn from the best faculty, but also expose me to the latest technology and research facilities, and will be significant for my future career in research and would provide me a better opportunity to serve society for a sustainable future. I believe that I possess the required tenacity and motivation to pursue my goals with sincerity, and that, given the opportunity, I will not hesitate in my endeavour to attain my utmost potential to the best of my ability, to utilize the resources available with sincere dedication, and, hence, secure my position in the field of Science and Technology.