Michealty94
Jan 7, 2014
Undergraduate / Student from East Asia, Statement of Purpose [2]
Statement of Purpose:
My first draft: ( need advice over grammar, wording, writing style, basically everything :) appreciate ya'll for click in and check out)
I admire engineers, not only because they build all kinds of wonderful things that enrich our life, but also I feel it is something I inherit from my elder generation. My father is an outstanding industrial engineer. With his efforts, numerous product lines were created; those product lines produce things that can make this world a better place. I have been watching my father work ever since my ignorant childhood. It initially starts from his engineering drawing on a small desk with rulers and pencil in 90's, till today's wide-pervading computer-assisted engineering graphing that is much easier and faster. I witnessed the evolution of engineering with passage of time. The unique experience makes me believe, no matter in what era, the society's advancement always depend on engineering, hence, to be an engineer is always a honorable thing to do.
Making up mind to be an engineer is easy, but to select a specific field to concentrate on is difficult, because all fields interest me. I finally select electrical engineering because this field is heavily math-inclined, which means I can utilize my good math skills to overcome difficulties, Besides, I think working in this field would be fun since I enjoy problem solving. In addition, electrical engineering has great applicability; it encompasses several sub-disciplines including: power, control, electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, communication, instrumentation, and computers. It provides me many options from which I surely can find the one that I love to do. Moreover, electrical engineering jobs have great flexibility, wherever there is electricity, there have to be electrical engineers; an electrical engineer can work in the offices, labs, or industrial plants of various industries.
I am very aware of my advantages as an international student from East Asia, that is the refined skills and good intuitions over mathematics and science related subjects. Nonetheless, I soon realized my biggest setbacks as well, which is that I don't possess good language and communication skills like most American fellows do. I'm conscious of being a good electrical engineer is not only about calculating, analyzing and designing by oneself. It also requires good communication skills to share information, exchange opinions, and cooperate with colleagues to carry out a precise plan. So, in order to compensate my shortage, I decided to go to the Northwest Vista College after my high school year as an exchange student. This community college gives precious buffer time for me to concentrate on language-inclined courses to improve my communication skills. By attending small classes, I can actively participate in discussions, gain more attention from my teachers and instructors, and get more advice over my personal life.
After almost two years' studying in Northwest Vista College, I feel I am ready for the next stage, which is continuing my academic journey in my dreamed university-University of Texas at Austin. This university has everything I have been looking for. It has great school of engineering, renowned teachers and professors, friendly atmosphere, and the most attractive thing to me- schoolfellows that have same interests, goals and dreams just like me. I am devastatingly looking forward to being a part of the university. If I did get accepted, I would dedicate all to improve myself using this valuable opportunity.
Statement of Purpose:
My first draft: ( need advice over grammar, wording, writing style, basically everything :) appreciate ya'll for click in and check out)
I admire engineers, not only because they build all kinds of wonderful things that enrich our life, but also I feel it is something I inherit from my elder generation. My father is an outstanding industrial engineer. With his efforts, numerous product lines were created; those product lines produce things that can make this world a better place. I have been watching my father work ever since my ignorant childhood. It initially starts from his engineering drawing on a small desk with rulers and pencil in 90's, till today's wide-pervading computer-assisted engineering graphing that is much easier and faster. I witnessed the evolution of engineering with passage of time. The unique experience makes me believe, no matter in what era, the society's advancement always depend on engineering, hence, to be an engineer is always a honorable thing to do.
Making up mind to be an engineer is easy, but to select a specific field to concentrate on is difficult, because all fields interest me. I finally select electrical engineering because this field is heavily math-inclined, which means I can utilize my good math skills to overcome difficulties, Besides, I think working in this field would be fun since I enjoy problem solving. In addition, electrical engineering has great applicability; it encompasses several sub-disciplines including: power, control, electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, communication, instrumentation, and computers. It provides me many options from which I surely can find the one that I love to do. Moreover, electrical engineering jobs have great flexibility, wherever there is electricity, there have to be electrical engineers; an electrical engineer can work in the offices, labs, or industrial plants of various industries.
I am very aware of my advantages as an international student from East Asia, that is the refined skills and good intuitions over mathematics and science related subjects. Nonetheless, I soon realized my biggest setbacks as well, which is that I don't possess good language and communication skills like most American fellows do. I'm conscious of being a good electrical engineer is not only about calculating, analyzing and designing by oneself. It also requires good communication skills to share information, exchange opinions, and cooperate with colleagues to carry out a precise plan. So, in order to compensate my shortage, I decided to go to the Northwest Vista College after my high school year as an exchange student. This community college gives precious buffer time for me to concentrate on language-inclined courses to improve my communication skills. By attending small classes, I can actively participate in discussions, gain more attention from my teachers and instructors, and get more advice over my personal life.
After almost two years' studying in Northwest Vista College, I feel I am ready for the next stage, which is continuing my academic journey in my dreamed university-University of Texas at Austin. This university has everything I have been looking for. It has great school of engineering, renowned teachers and professors, friendly atmosphere, and the most attractive thing to me- schoolfellows that have same interests, goals and dreams just like me. I am devastatingly looking forward to being a part of the university. If I did get accepted, I would dedicate all to improve myself using this valuable opportunity.