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Statement Of Purpose For Petroleum Engineering

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Pratiksha Tathed MS: Petroleum Engineering Statement of Purpose ‘It is when I struggle that I strengthen. It is when challenged to my core that I learn the depth of who I am.’ I kept on repeating this to myself waiting for my campus interview in the final year. Sitting there with fervor, I entered the room with utmost confidence. The whole interview was not just technical but challenged my grit, determination and presence of mind. And after coming out of the interview, I just knew I had grabbed the opportunity. That day taught me; challenges can make you or break you; it all depends on you. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Right from school, I was always inquisitive and curious about how things work. I had a penchant towards Mathematics and Science in general and I ranked within top 10 in a class of 55-60 students. In Class X, I received ‘Best Girl’ trophy for my good conduct and consistent performance. My basic interest led me to take up Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as my major subjects in high school. This was the time when I was following the spiking oil prices on internet and the repercussions it had …show more content…

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