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Describe two or three of your current intellectual interests and why they are exciting to you. Why will Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences be the right environment in which to pursue your interests?
Physics is the only science that involves the whole natural world - from its most fundamental principles to the colossal structures and processes occurring in the universe. It seems to be more than enough reason to dedicate ones life to its exploration. This field of science has been a kind of first love for me, from the earliest childish questions about the natural world that I raised to satisfy my never-ending curiosity. If I would have to point out one event that influenced my interest the most it would be visiting the nuclear reactor 'Maria' in Swierk-Otwock - a possibility to observe scientist in their natural environment and admire the Polish wellspring of modern physics left me breathless. From that moment, I just could not forget about excitement filling me while revealing the truth hidden by nature behind everyday affairs. I realized that once you try, you do not simply give up on the science.
Cornell offers exceptional freedom in choosing classes, including the possibility of the Individual Major. Among the courses for Physics major, I find the Applications of Quantum Mechanics (PHYS 3317) and the Introduction to Accelerator Physics and Technology (PHYS 4456) especially tempting, as they fit my current fields of interest. Since I am going to continue my education with graduate studies in physics, undergraduate research opportunities provided by CURB could help me to involve myself in various projects and prepare practcally for the graduate program. I had a chance to read about the reserch project, with the participation of undergraduates, on investigating and trying out methods for transferring power optically across a high voltage gap. I do not need anything more to know that Cornell will provide me with all education and personal development necessary for professional career in science.
My experience of working on publication about philosophical methodology made me believe that modern physics issues can be solved more effectively with scientific achievements of philosophy, like the model theory, or automated theorem proving. According to words of the funny-hair physician Einstein: "This independence created by philosophical insight is - in my opinion - the mark of distinction between a mere artisan or specialist and a real seeker after truth." I believe that truthful understanding of the most basic concepts of philosophy is obligatory for any scientist interested in elementary particle physics.
Despite the fact, that at present Cornell does not offer Philosophy minor I can still pursue my interests thanks to the Philosophy of Physics (PHYS 2202) course. In addition, I can do this as a part of diverse, active and inspiring community characterizing the College of Arts and Sciences.
Because I am a woman trying to combine empiric goals of physics and conceptual methods of philosophy to explore the natural world more effectively, I will be evaluated in a ruthless way in my future. Specific for Cornell approval for non-traditional approach to the field of study gives me a hope for working in my philosophy-physics way without the necessity of hiding in the storeroom at the back of the lab.
The other area of my interest is theater. I watched some recordings from performances of the Flexible Theatre and Red Shadow I was impressed by their quality. A year ago my summer was occupied mostly by organization of the festival of experimental forms of theatre "Hardkon" - two months of continuous work of the whole team topped by six days of amazing performances, improvisations and workshops by artists from all over the country. After this experience, I would love to introduce to the Cornell theatre community some of the experimental forms of improvisation, especially jeepform.
Cornell changes with every student, who join its community to share enhusiasm and passion for learning. This unique quality make it pop out from just being another top school on a list, to a place where I would truly love to spend the next four years of my life.
Describe two or three of your current intellectual interests and why they are exciting to you. Why will Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences be the right environment in which to pursue your interests?
Physics is the only science that involves the whole natural world - from its most fundamental principles to the colossal structures and processes occurring in the universe. It seems to be more than enough reason to dedicate ones life to its exploration. This field of science has been a kind of first love for me, from the earliest childish questions about the natural world that I raised to satisfy my never-ending curiosity. If I would have to point out one event that influenced my interest the most it would be visiting the nuclear reactor 'Maria' in Swierk-Otwock - a possibility to observe scientist in their natural environment and admire the Polish wellspring of modern physics left me breathless. From that moment, I just could not forget about excitement filling me while revealing the truth hidden by nature behind everyday affairs. I realized that once you try, you do not simply give up on the science.
Cornell offers exceptional freedom in choosing classes, including the possibility of the Individual Major. Among the courses for Physics major, I find the Applications of Quantum Mechanics (PHYS 3317) and the Introduction to Accelerator Physics and Technology (PHYS 4456) especially tempting, as they fit my current fields of interest. Since I am going to continue my education with graduate studies in physics, undergraduate research opportunities provided by CURB could help me to involve myself in various projects and prepare practcally for the graduate program. I had a chance to read about the reserch project, with the participation of undergraduates, on investigating and trying out methods for transferring power optically across a high voltage gap. I do not need anything more to know that Cornell will provide me with all education and personal development necessary for professional career in science.
My experience of working on publication about philosophical methodology made me believe that modern physics issues can be solved more effectively with scientific achievements of philosophy, like the model theory, or automated theorem proving. According to words of the funny-hair physician Einstein: "This independence created by philosophical insight is - in my opinion - the mark of distinction between a mere artisan or specialist and a real seeker after truth." I believe that truthful understanding of the most basic concepts of philosophy is obligatory for any scientist interested in elementary particle physics.
Despite the fact, that at present Cornell does not offer Philosophy minor I can still pursue my interests thanks to the Philosophy of Physics (PHYS 2202) course. In addition, I can do this as a part of diverse, active and inspiring community characterizing the College of Arts and Sciences.
Because I am a woman trying to combine empiric goals of physics and conceptual methods of philosophy to explore the natural world more effectively, I will be evaluated in a ruthless way in my future. Specific for Cornell approval for non-traditional approach to the field of study gives me a hope for working in my philosophy-physics way without the necessity of hiding in the storeroom at the back of the lab.
The other area of my interest is theater. I watched some recordings from performances of the Flexible Theatre and Red Shadow I was impressed by their quality. A year ago my summer was occupied mostly by organization of the festival of experimental forms of theatre "Hardkon" - two months of continuous work of the whole team topped by six days of amazing performances, improvisations and workshops by artists from all over the country. After this experience, I would love to introduce to the Cornell theatre community some of the experimental forms of improvisation, especially jeepform.
Cornell changes with every student, who join its community to share enhusiasm and passion for learning. This unique quality make it pop out from just being another top school on a list, to a place where I would truly love to spend the next four years of my life.