Purdue supplement essay - how I plan to take advantage of Purdue's opportunities & programs

How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 100 words or fewer.)

studying at Purdue - personal statement

Aviation has fascinated me since I was little. Captivated by the idea of traveling around the world on a plane, I aspire not only to reap the possibilities that Purdue's AAE major and research opportunities bring, but also want to get involved in clubs such as Alpha Eta Rho to enhance my social experience. These would allow me to network with and meet people who share my interests and motivations. Moreover, the fact that I can work in a real, immersive environment at Purdue's airport will give me crucial career skills I can put to use in the professional world.

Hey! I like that you are straightforward. If you want you can take these corrections of your essay.

Aviation has fascinated ... Since I was little, I have always been captivated by the idea of ... plane. I aspire not only ...
... I can work in a real and immersive environment ...

Sebastian you don't have to tell the reviewer that you have been interested in aviation since you were little. After all, you are enrolling in that major so the interest is already evident. What you can do is replace that sentence with a reference to some other club or organization that may or may not be related to your major as part of the extra curricular activities that you hope to engage in during your time as a student. It is really a waste of word count to discuss networking in this statement. You can omit that and replace it with a subject or research opportunity that you might be able to pursue using one of the relevant laboratories at Purdue or an internship program that you hope to participate in. The idea, is to make sure that the reviewer understands that you are familiar with the demands of the course, its accompanying challenges, and that you have a plan to overcome these obstacles if necessary through the use of the university facilities and other opportunities offered.