Undergraduate / Chemistry, fascinated by Science and Mathematics - Cornell Supplement Essay [4]

This is my first draft. You don't have to scrutinize everything. Please comment whether my response to the prompt is appropriate or not. I don't know what the admission office normally wants from the essay of an engineering major student.

College of Engineering:
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.

I am always fascinated by Science and Mathematics ever since I entered primary school. Nevertheless, the subject that captured my attention the most is chemistry. Chemistry is a big part of my life. As an observant person, I see chemistry in everything. As it is the most essential form of science, it is my life-long dream to pursue my tertiary education in chemistry-related fields. I wish to be admitted into College of Engineering in Cornell University and major in Chemical Engineering. I dream of becoming a successful chemical engineer in the future, and finding answers to our imminent problems involving the study of matter and its properties.

As a student, I like to find practical solutions to everyday problems. My acute perception helped me to think outside the box in the process of looking for solutions. In Malaysia, one of the problems that this developing country faces is pollution. As an environmental enthusiast, I view this problem as something chemical engineering can solve. For instance, the technology in bio-fuel production can help to mitigate the adverse impact of relying too much on carbon-emitting fossil fuel as our energy sources. On top of the increasing the volume of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, depending heavily on fossil fuel harms the ecosystem and the environment. I do not wish to see massive oil spills such as the Deepwater Horizon incident and Exxon Valdez catastrophe happen again. The aftermath of those disasters is more than just economical; marine life and seashores were adversely affected. As a student, I would like to do volumes of researches in alternative energy sources which are economical and environmentally-friendly, and I believed that Cornell University is the best university I can go to fulfill my dream of becoming an engineer that can make the world a better place for tomorrow.

At Cornell University, one of the best engineering schools in the world, I would find myself among the greatest minds of our times, which would boost my interest in engineering to a higher level. In the serene and beautiful campus, my passion for the environment would grow along with the knowledge that I would get from the world-class faculties and top-notch facilities. It is my dream to become an engineer with the opportunity to innovate and propel mankind to a greener and better future. As an institution "where any person can find instruction in any study", Cornell will help me to step further in my march towards success.

Thanks again for you time. I really appreciate them.