Took a bit of work, but this seems to work
Deadline is coming up and I really want to make this work well enough
<Not sure if I need an actual introduction>
I have chosen to study physics because it satisfies my scientific curiosity, while allowing to me create ideas that can have a tangible effect on the world.
A human life seldom lasts longer than a century. The life of human civilization has lasted for millennia. The measure of one's life is not what he has acquired for himself, but how he influences the world and what is left after him. Unlike so many other careers, the work of an engineer is not used up. Individuals die, buildings crumble, but ideas and innovations last forever, pushing forward, and serving as the groundwork for future innovations.
As an individual, I want to leave my mark on the world, and I hope to do so as a physicist. With its 85 Nobel prize laureates, The University of Chicago struck me as a place whose alumni and faculty create meaningful change and push forward the bounds of scientific knowledge. Studying at the University of Chicago would place me at the forefront of today's scientific progress.
Still, what truly sets researchers apart from other scientific professions is that it requires far more than just knowledge. A researcher is a multi-faceted being, required not only to be an expert, but to design and flesh out projects, combining creativity and knowledge to solve problems and drive innovation. For me, the most striking aspect of The University of Chicago is the spirit ingenuity it seems to radiate. More than just a side effect, the spirit of ingenuity appears to be a core tenet, permeating everything from the esoterically themed Tea Room Lectures, to the essay topics, to the never-ending stream of e-mails bombarding my inbox. More than just a place to learn, The University of Chicago would provide a diverse and nurturing environment for my mind, allowing my own sense of ingenuity to grow, thus making me a far greater engineer.
Lastly, the benefits of attending The University of Chicago aren't limited to what's inside the campus. Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, I grew to enjoy dynamic urban life. Living in Houston, I was never able to connect with surroundings the way I did in Moscow. Though large, Houston is a relatively young city. It lacks that cultural tangibility- that smell, feeling and intricacy of a city that makes places like Moscow and Chicago so interesting to explore. Attending The University of Chicago would reunite me with the cold climate and city life that I have so longed for, and allow me to take advantage of the numerous internship and job opportunities in the thriving city of Chicago.
Deadline is coming up and I really want to make this work well enough
<Not sure if I need an actual introduction>
I have chosen to study physics because it satisfies my scientific curiosity, while allowing to me create ideas that can have a tangible effect on the world.
A human life seldom lasts longer than a century. The life of human civilization has lasted for millennia. The measure of one's life is not what he has acquired for himself, but how he influences the world and what is left after him. Unlike so many other careers, the work of an engineer is not used up. Individuals die, buildings crumble, but ideas and innovations last forever, pushing forward, and serving as the groundwork for future innovations.
As an individual, I want to leave my mark on the world, and I hope to do so as a physicist. With its 85 Nobel prize laureates, The University of Chicago struck me as a place whose alumni and faculty create meaningful change and push forward the bounds of scientific knowledge. Studying at the University of Chicago would place me at the forefront of today's scientific progress.
Still, what truly sets researchers apart from other scientific professions is that it requires far more than just knowledge. A researcher is a multi-faceted being, required not only to be an expert, but to design and flesh out projects, combining creativity and knowledge to solve problems and drive innovation. For me, the most striking aspect of The University of Chicago is the spirit ingenuity it seems to radiate. More than just a side effect, the spirit of ingenuity appears to be a core tenet, permeating everything from the esoterically themed Tea Room Lectures, to the essay topics, to the never-ending stream of e-mails bombarding my inbox. More than just a place to learn, The University of Chicago would provide a diverse and nurturing environment for my mind, allowing my own sense of ingenuity to grow, thus making me a far greater engineer.
Lastly, the benefits of attending The University of Chicago aren't limited to what's inside the campus. Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, I grew to enjoy dynamic urban life. Living in Houston, I was never able to connect with surroundings the way I did in Moscow. Though large, Houston is a relatively young city. It lacks that cultural tangibility- that smell, feeling and intricacy of a city that makes places like Moscow and Chicago so interesting to explore. Attending The University of Chicago would reunite me with the cold climate and city life that I have so longed for, and allow me to take advantage of the numerous internship and job opportunities in the thriving city of Chicago.