As the initial shots of Apollo 13 lifting off came across the screen my jaw dropped, eyes widened, and brain took off. My dad and I had watched the movie many times and the 1970 high-tech gear that graced the screen and drew my seven-year old attention span was unforgettable. The space shuttle control panels looked to be a playground to me, my heart's one desire was to sit in the pilot's seat and manipulate every single panel. For the entire duration of my memory I have been fascinated with technology, buttons, switches, and remotes; anything that functions while plugged into a socket. As I grew older my interest in electronics metastasized into a full blown love for applied science. I took up the reigns of Sound Operator for my church, a position I had set my sights on ever since seeing the soundboard, reminiscent of the Shuttle controls I had coveted so long ago. Popular Mechanics and Science soon found their way to my hands and filled my head with grand dreams of promising new technology. The prospect that other scientists and engineers were advancing the world with their work enthralled me.
The world has transformed so vastly from the work of scientists and engineers in the last century that an information graduates enter the job market with is already outdated, the progress is terrifying but ever so appealing I see a world in which technological change is the fastest it has ever been; however this should be regarded as Tom Hanks utters in Apollo 13, "it's no miracle, we just decided to go." Engineering is defined as the practical application of science and mathematics, and that very application has moved the world since the days of ancient Mesopotamia. Archimedes proclaimed "give me a lever big enough and I'll move the world", this is precisely what the art of engineering provides, a lever to manipulate the world. The world that is constantly changed and controlled is done by engineers, and they form an integral part of society at the very base. From towering buildings of Dubai and the Large Hadron Collider, to BMW and Boeing all machines have been contributed to in some way by engineers. The beating drum of progress will not cease and no matter how far it takes us the ride will be provided by engineers. These are the facts that have fueled my interest in engineering, Egypt to Rome, China to America, engineering is the first step that is taken by any society towards prosperity.
I have had the privilege of taking the class Principles of Engineering at my high school. In it I have been exposed to countless engineering concepts, and this has greatly expanded my understanding of the field. We have covered Mechanical and Structural Engineering, and will soon move to computer science related engineering. Primitive circuits and bridge design programs have kept me glued to the class, looking forward to it at the end of every day. The very thought process required has been so radically different from every other class and I have been amazed by it. Strict class schedules are thrown out the window, no regimented daily routine; simply an assigned task, and materials provided. Then the green light flashes Go! My critical thinking and problem solving skills have been greatly augmented by Principles of Engineering.
Yale's engineering program appeals to me because of the opportunities it offers. Yale is one of the premier institutions in the world, a fact as well know as the color of the sky, and as respected as the power of the sun. Such recognition is only attained through excellence with distinction, and that is what I see Yale providing me with. In addition to the reputation, Yale houses such facilities as the Malone Engineering Center, which I have found to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing and brilliant buildings I have seen. Brandishing the top instructors and curriculums, I see no other alternative when searching for a school to provide me with an unsurpassed degree in engineering, Yale University.
I loved your essay! It is amazing! Your introduction in particular is really good.
The world has transformed so vastly from the work of scientists and engineers in the last century that an information graduates enter the job market with is already outdated, the progress is terrifying but ever so appealing I see a world in which technological change is the fastest it has ever been
I don't understand what you are trying to say there.
Thank you very much, I will clarify that section, I was simply looking to create a powerful example of the change, I will come up with something better. Thanks again
I love how only the last 20% of your essay mentions Yale. Even then, I find it interesting that you love the Malone Engineering Center because it is "aesthetically pleasing and brilliant", not because it provides infinite research opportunities to explore the field of engineering. Spend more time talking about Yale and what you plan to contribute. Good luck.
