Personal Statement: The Secret Of Mechanical Engineering

Staring at engine components of a car as well as holding a smartphone with almost unbelievable thickness fascinated me in many ways indirectly leaded me into getting to know more through different sources about machines ranging from transportation to communication devices. Two years of A-level preparation, further solidified my interest in this area as I found myself very fond of learning mathematics, physics and mechanics in particular. In addition, my curiosity in the operation and dynamics of objects naturally influences my choice of degree, leading me towards Engineering as it is a discipline which satisfy my own interest and most probably bring out the best of me.

Knowledge is a powerful tool, one which will unlock many doors for us as individuals and as the whole of the human race, but we must always remember the consequences of gaining knowledge. It is both our blessing and our curse, and we must never forget that knowledge is a power, what we do with that power will determine our fate and

It is not enough to be content with what I have already known. In order to reach my maximum potential, I attempt to deepen my understanding of the world. Sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the knowledge there is in the world, so I ask myself the question “What knowledge will help me move ahead?”

I was more adept in the practical’s and hence used to spend more time in the laboratories. That childhood habit of going with father to his factory turned into a passion by now which led me to do an internship from National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). There I had a close look at the application of mechanics and its related theories. It was a proper place for me to start my professional career as I got to learn a bit about corporate world too. Simultaneously, with the increasing role of computers in every field of engineering, I underwent career enhancing certificate courses like Computer Aided Design and 3DMax which helped me to learn various design aspects. These courses opened up a realm of possibilities, such as in the field of finite element analysis which I could never before have imagined. One aspect of these course was that I was required to analyse complex structure under various stages of loading and find their resonant frequencies using my own computer codes. Due to my interest in thermal and fluid sciences, Heat and Mass transfer, I submitted a project in my final year which was “Heat treatment of TMT

Knowledge is a fundamental component of being human. The ability to comprehend information, apply it to the future as well as understand the past, is remarkable. Without knowledge, there could be no critical thinking, empathy, or technological progress. This is an incredible ingredient of our makeup that touches every aspect of human life, and arguably the ingredient that makes us human. The great scholars and philosophers have understood this for thousands of years and have documented as such in their works. The Biblical Genesis, which purportedly describes the first humans, shows how knowledge was first obtained, showing from an early age that man understood its importance. Aesop’s fables from ancient times use the acquisition and application of knowledge as a cornerstone for their construction. Homer’s Odyssey and Dante’s Inferno, both great recognized works, demonstrate protagonists with prudent minds, and the rewards that follow their actions. Prudence was a highly valued attribute to these authors, in which knowledge, both possessing and applying, is the key to the successes and failures of their characters, and also from a religious aspect, a determiner of their ultimate fates.

Growing up, I was fascinated in science, math, and cars. I thought to myself, what can I do in the future that has all three of these things together? Towards the end of high school, I noticed a major that would satisfy me is mechanical engineering. According to Michelle Singletary’s article “Not All College Majors Are Created Equal,” she suggests that students need to plan their steps going into college before investing in an education. I took the steps of researching what a mechanical engineer does and how much this career will benefit me in the long run. Becoming a mechanical engineer, I am able to design and develop machines, work with energy conversion, and work with a wide variety of automobiles and planes. Mechanical engineering is a

After a setback at my School Certificate Exam, I came to learn about my shortcomings and strengths that guided me to attain successes later. From my schooling times, I have shown very keen interest in the subjects of Mathematics and Physics which have enhanced my analytical and quantitative skills that enabled my skill in thinking critically. I was top scorer in Mathematics in High School. This aptitude for Mathematics and Physics encouraged me to choose Mechanical Engineering as my undergraduate major as I believed it has tremendous potential and also challenges.

While growing up, many adults would ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I did not know how to respond to them back then and I still do not know but now I know some qualities I would prefer in a career. I desire a career I truly enjoy, not one based off of pay. Having a career where I follow instructions will be ideal. Despite following instructions, others must acknowledge and consider my ideas. However, the most important aspect of a career to me is to improve the quality of life of the community. It is vital to start exploring careers now to make a good lifelong decision.

We live in an era where most of everyday life is made easy by inventions and innovations. Majority of the inventions are done by integration of different technologies which allows the creation of complex applications to become a reality, thus emphasizing its importance. Such integration could do revolutionary changes in every aspect and helps reduce waste, times, costs, allows producing a broader range of products. This highlights the importance of the powerful tools and concepts of Mechanical engineering which when applied effectively can revolutionize the face of any system.

Despite the negative connotation that ignorance has held throughout various time periods in history, there are moments when lack of knowledge has been extremely beneficial in the formation of new tools and technologies. Consequently, if there is no ignorance present in a situation, there is no way to ameliorate that ignorance into knowledge. Knowing the extent of one’s own knowledge can sometimes make a person wiser (Plato 429 BC). Furthermore, being aware of the limitations of one’s own knowledge should stimulate the desire to learn, due to humans being naturally curious creatures. Knowledge is something obtainable to everyone, only varying because of the various cultures and perspectives that exist worldwide. However, people sometimes refuse to expose themselves to divergent ideas because of their own knowledge that they perceive to be true, ceaselessly.

A simple bridge truss was the first structure I ever analyzed. The simple combination of beams that could hold cars, trains, and trucks over long spans of water fascinated me. Having the tools to analyze the loads on the truss further increased my interest in structures. I encountered the bridge in a textbook for my first engineering class.

“The first and simplest emotion we discover in the human mind is curiosity”. And this aptly applies to my childhood too. It made me question every other thing I come in contact with. In addition, this inquisitiveness helped me garner in-depth knowledge about subjects in school. I was more inclined towards practical or hands-on experience rather than mere classroom learning. My interest in logically oriented subjects like maths, statistics and science propelled me to take up science as a major in college. I was of the belief that if you want to excel in a particular field, you need have to practical experience for better understanding of the pros and cons of that filed. This attitude not only contributed to my high grades in schooling and college, but also helped me gain a stronghold over the concepts of applied sciences.

Since childhood I was fascinated towards machines and I always stand against the idea of cramming the textbooks for the sake of good grades. For me, Science and Engineering is about Learning and Application. Can you imagine the Air Bus A380 airliner, the largest passenger airliner in history, which is packed with cutting-edge technology, owes its very existence to the most unlikely breakthroughs - a Mongolian bow and a 19th century rocket? I learnt this while watching “Engineering Connections” show on National Geographic.

Some people are motivated by money, others by recognition and then there are those of us who are motivated purely by our curiosity. Like most children of an early age, I always asked "why?" often questioning the purpose of any modifications my dad made to his cars. The older I got, the more advanced my questions became and eventually he ran out of answers, which has since encouraged me to find them for myself.

According to my undergraduate study, I mastered many crucial skills and useful knowledge, for example, I studied mechanics of materials, structural mechanics, hydromechanics and soil mechanics, combined with my efforts of researches in various cases of other countries. Besides mathematics, I am also proficient in the application of computer graphic softwares such as CAD, PS and PKPM, hand-drawing and the use of instruments. Thus I believe my academic background and professional knowledge is qualified for higher