hey, any help would be much appreciated.
instructions:
The statement of intent should capture your intellectual development and interests.
Articulate why you have selected your specific program, i.e.. how your interest coincides with those of the faculty.
Identify the strengths that you would bring to the program (e.g., credentials, experience).
Explain any unusual situations but refrain from providing excuses.
Choosing a college major was one of the biggest dilemmas I have ever faced. On one hand I had always pictured myself as an academic individual, who will someday push the boundaries of science and enrich mans understanding of nature, and on the other hand I had become increasingly interested in industry and technology. Finding a major that was academically satisfying and yet an undeniable part of industry led me to Electrical Engineering, which I can now happily say has offered me a perfect balance of the two. Unfortunately I can't say same regarding Power Engineering, which I chose as my specialty early on, regretting this permanent decision I found solace in Electronics and Physics and the various implementation of the latter in the former.
In the beginning of my undergraduate studies I always tried to seek real-life appliances for the theoretical laws and formulas explained in text books. As the nature of my courses developed into the study of these appliances I focused my academic enthusiasm on the projects which were given as part of different courses. During these projects I realized that dedicating time and energy to them had become a major goal in my academic work, so one can only guess my excitement when In the spring of 2011- at end of my sophomore year- I was offered the opportunity to work with my father's research group at the NNRC (Nano-science and Nanotechnology research center) located in xxxx University, xxxxxxx. Having studied several sources in solid state physics I was keen to use my knowledge in an actual research project, however I was completely unprepared for the high level of intellectuality this project required, Moreover conveying my knowledge of physics and Electromagnetics into the project proved much more difficult than I had presumed; nevertheless persistence paid off, and with assistance of several students at the NNRC I managed to overcome the difficulties and contributed to several projects resulting in two journal papers published in PhysicaE (Elsevier) and the possibility of a third.
The opportunity to conduct research at the NNRC gave me a unique perspective in nano-science and nanotechnology but despite the fact that my work at the research center is closer to the former I consider myself an engineer and my preference is to continue my studies and research as an electrical engineer rather than a scientist. I have experienced firsthand the satisfaction of conducting research, and knowing that you have introduced something to the world that hopefully one day will be used to the benefit of mankind, for me moving on to graduate school is the most efficient method of enhancing my understanding of Electrical Engineering and specially Nanotechnology and hopefully making a difference in the lives of others. The reason I chose to pursue a PhD in Electrical Engineering in Xxxx University is that I feel that not only will it open numerous doors for me career-wise, but also I will have the chance to work with the faculty of the department/school in topics such as Nanotechnology, Quantum Electronics, MEMS, Optoelectronics..
instructions:
The statement of intent should capture your intellectual development and interests.
Articulate why you have selected your specific program, i.e.. how your interest coincides with those of the faculty.
Identify the strengths that you would bring to the program (e.g., credentials, experience).
Explain any unusual situations but refrain from providing excuses.
Choosing a college major was one of the biggest dilemmas I have ever faced. On one hand I had always pictured myself as an academic individual, who will someday push the boundaries of science and enrich mans understanding of nature, and on the other hand I had become increasingly interested in industry and technology. Finding a major that was academically satisfying and yet an undeniable part of industry led me to Electrical Engineering, which I can now happily say has offered me a perfect balance of the two. Unfortunately I can't say same regarding Power Engineering, which I chose as my specialty early on, regretting this permanent decision I found solace in Electronics and Physics and the various implementation of the latter in the former.
In the beginning of my undergraduate studies I always tried to seek real-life appliances for the theoretical laws and formulas explained in text books. As the nature of my courses developed into the study of these appliances I focused my academic enthusiasm on the projects which were given as part of different courses. During these projects I realized that dedicating time and energy to them had become a major goal in my academic work, so one can only guess my excitement when In the spring of 2011- at end of my sophomore year- I was offered the opportunity to work with my father's research group at the NNRC (Nano-science and Nanotechnology research center) located in xxxx University, xxxxxxx. Having studied several sources in solid state physics I was keen to use my knowledge in an actual research project, however I was completely unprepared for the high level of intellectuality this project required, Moreover conveying my knowledge of physics and Electromagnetics into the project proved much more difficult than I had presumed; nevertheless persistence paid off, and with assistance of several students at the NNRC I managed to overcome the difficulties and contributed to several projects resulting in two journal papers published in PhysicaE (Elsevier) and the possibility of a third.
The opportunity to conduct research at the NNRC gave me a unique perspective in nano-science and nanotechnology but despite the fact that my work at the research center is closer to the former I consider myself an engineer and my preference is to continue my studies and research as an electrical engineer rather than a scientist. I have experienced firsthand the satisfaction of conducting research, and knowing that you have introduced something to the world that hopefully one day will be used to the benefit of mankind, for me moving on to graduate school is the most efficient method of enhancing my understanding of Electrical Engineering and specially Nanotechnology and hopefully making a difference in the lives of others. The reason I chose to pursue a PhD in Electrical Engineering in Xxxx University is that I feel that not only will it open numerous doors for me career-wise, but also I will have the chance to work with the faculty of the department/school in topics such as Nanotechnology, Quantum Electronics, MEMS, Optoelectronics..
