College Admissions Essay: A Career As A Motorcycle Engineer

My adventure with science began in childhood. The initial appeal of it was how challenging some questions could be. Over time my interests started to gradually shift towards mathematics, because I always felt the need to look for general solutions to the problems I faced. While I still have a keen interest in physics I tend to fell more comfortable when doing mathematics. I find the beauty of its abstractions and the ability to address a wide range of problems by generalizing them, to be unparalleled.

I have chosen to pursue a career in computer science, because it has been a heavy influence on me throughout my life. All my life I have been surrounded by technology, almost more than half of my family has a career in the IT field, which is what sparked my interest. My earliest memory of when I first became interested was when I was about 6 and my mother bought me a phonics dog, and I was more interested in how it worked rather than what it did. I then saw the screw bolts and knew if I used a screwdriver I could see the inside of the toy so I opened it, and from then on I knew I was interested in technology. In middle school was when I first took my actual dive into the IT world and I learned there are different computer languages, and about different devices used in the tech world. Also I

I began horseback riding at age four, and my equestrian pursuits have not only shaped who I am as an individual, but have kept me grounded. Working as a groom to afford riding lessons instilled a work ethic within me that has contributed tremendously to my academic successes. Rescuing a horse at a young age, and caring for him no matter the circumstance, has given me a strong sense of commitment that translates to all avenues of my life. Besides shaping my character, being entirely responsible for my horse throughout college urged me to find a productive balance in my life. Learning to make time for hobbies and other activities outside of academics has greatly improved my overall well-being, and is a lesson that will be invaluable as I pursue

During the summer of my tenth grade year, I interned at Accenture, a consulting firm, where I repaired computers and resolved any software issues. At first I started opening and and exploring parts of retired dell laptops. As I became more proficient, I was able to help clients fix PC issues such as broken screens, replacing RAM, and transferring data from the hard drives to another computer. This internship inspired me to consider the Technology industry as a possible career. Taking into consideration the broad range of possible career paths in technology, I decided to major in Computer Science once I get to college.

Because of the people I chose to surround myself around, I found myself wanting to go into the field of engineering. My friends knew I had a passion for math and they suggested engineering as an occupation I should look into. As of result of that, I found myself getting into more hands-on projects in my last two years of high school, as well as taking an engineering focused course in high school to try it out. I fell in love with the career path and since then, I aspire to become an

As I progressed through my technical area, I discovered more about my skill set and interests. For instance, the organization of computer coding and the thrill of seeing those codes have an effect in the physical world through robotics was exhilarating. Through Computer Engineering, I believe I can take part in projects that will help to improve the lives of many people. Furthermore, by achieving my goals, I can show the girls that they can accomplish their goals

Since I was little, I’ve always been good with technology. As a child, I would teach adults how to use their phone even if it was my first time holding the device. By giving me a few minutes, I could tell completely analyze a phone tell the owner how it works and such. That talent later developed my inspiration to become an electrical engineer that dealt with hardware and software that were used in phones and video games. This dream also led me to apply at a math and science school, GSMST. However it all changed in my first year there and it forever changed me.

Ever since I was 2 years old, I have made blueprints for inventions ( and some crazy stuff that isn’t physically possible or necessary ). From cars that clean the house to a system of pulleys designed to keeps rats out of our attic, inventing has always been a key part of my life. Then, I had thought that my dad new how to do anything, so when I approached him with my drawings he would just laugh, we still have the pictures I made of some robots I wanted. For a 7th grade science project we had to make a Rube Goldberg machine, it was so much fun for me that in the same year I decided to program. My hobby in programming started on Khan Academy, the lessons taught you how to make basic shapes and even games or websites. Occasionally I practice

Since a young age, i've had an overwhelming appreciation and passion towards the composition of music. Although my highschool transcript may not reflect it; I am extremely eager to further my education in areas both relevant, and unrelated to my career choice. Attending and graduating college is the next step towards my career as a music engineer/producer.

It wasn’t just this interest that made me decide engineering was right for me. I wanted to help people through something I was good at. Since I was about ten I’ve helped take care of my grandmother and after that my grandfather, and it became a big part of my life. I truly did love helping them and being able to make their lives easier. I loved it so much in fact, in my junior year I started volunteering at an assisted living community. Engineering allows me to funnel this compassion of helping others into my work through a subject matter I

One of my earliest memories involves asking my parents the meaning of scientific terms that I came across in books. My parents, being from business backgrounds, could never answer my question. Enter: my collection of encyclopedias. They were my first real exposure to science which led to the discovery of my passion for science.

The only thing that I have kept on doing for over ten years besides things I need to do in order to survive is listening to music, and somehow I am lucky enough to make a living out of it, as I ended up working managing a indie music website. Both my parents have been writing codes since computers came along, and they are wildly considered as pioneers and experts in their field. Continually spending time on a certain subject really makes you

For as long as I can remember math and science classes fascinated me to no end. Once I started wielding science as a tool to understand life, a whole new world opened up. There is nothing more satisfying

I have always been interested in science and the way things work. My interest in the medical field started by the time I was in kindergarten. However, I was interested in being a veterinarian at that point in my life. I loved and still do love animals, but changed to wanting to be a human nurse when I was in middle school. I would always go to appointments with my grandparents and parents when I was younger. Watching blood work being taken and the way a doctor would contort an MRI always sparked an interest in me.

In middle school my love of reading shifted into non-fiction. I spent my free time studying science articles of all kind. Online resources and Science magazine became part of my daily routine. My interest in astronomy had me reading brief news articles, while I read long lab reports to satiate my curiosity in animal science.