Any advice for this? I am grateful for any comments or criticisms.
Math is a universal language and is sometimes underestimated due to its simple looking characters. Whether we use it to teach students, build a bridge, or design new inventions, math is always in the ether, totally surrounding us in many different hidden forms. When I began my study of math, I thought it was all about memorizing formulas and plugging numbers into solve for a definitive answer. But, my teacher helped me understand that the formulas were derived from other formulas and if I kept a broad mind, I could have a better understanding and appreciation for this mysterious language. Although I am uncertain of my major, math has intrigued me due to its versatile nature. I am also interested in NYU's study aboard because I have traveled to many foreign places and realized that reading about them in a book is nothing like the real experience. Seeing how experience in the outside is beneficial, I would like to travel to deepen my understanding of the world. Learning is not enough but applying what I learn is what I want to build towards. I have also spoken to a former student of NYU who said the study aboard program helped her experience her major outside the US. She saw the methodological way Ford cars in Japan were built where each worker focused intently on his or her and reacted quickly to fix any problems whenever the music was turned off. Their meticulousness is different from America where we emphasize creativity and freedom. But, maybe we can integrate some of the techniques other countries use to enhance our productivity.
Math is a universal language and is sometimes underestimated due to its simple looking characters. Whether we use it to teach students, build a bridge, or design new inventions, math is always in the ether, totally surrounding us in many different hidden forms. When I began my study of math, I thought it was all about memorizing formulas and plugging numbers into solve for a definitive answer. But, my teacher helped me understand that the formulas were derived from other formulas and if I kept a broad mind, I could have a better understanding and appreciation for this mysterious language. Although I am uncertain of my major, math has intrigued me due to its versatile nature. I am also interested in NYU's study aboard because I have traveled to many foreign places and realized that reading about them in a book is nothing like the real experience. Seeing how experience in the outside is beneficial, I would like to travel to deepen my understanding of the world. Learning is not enough but applying what I learn is what I want to build towards. I have also spoken to a former student of NYU who said the study aboard program helped her experience her major outside the US. She saw the methodological way Ford cars in Japan were built where each worker focused intently on his or her and reacted quickly to fix any problems whenever the music was turned off. Their meticulousness is different from America where we emphasize creativity and freedom. But, maybe we can integrate some of the techniques other countries use to enhance our productivity.
