Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement

“School provides a place for mental, physical, and ethical development. Character is taught and learned in many settings: in the classroom, in the hallways, in the lunchroom, and on the sports field” As, Diane Ravitch stated in her essay “The Essentials Of A Good Education”. So, now I wonder what does it mean to be an educated person. Well, today I am going to give you an explanation of what it means to be an educated person in my own opinion. I will also be narrating one particular experience from my own life which lead me to the conclusion of this term. My experience is in reference to my job; which has made me expand my knowledge. Further-more this made me the educated individual I am today. (Ravitch 111,112).

I singled out mechanical engineering stream as it is the foundation to various other disciplines and specializing in any other field later on would be more beneficial. This led me to take up Mechanical engineering at one of the top colleges in India. The well-balanced curriculum at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) Anna University has provided me with a comprehensive exposure to the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.

“Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance wheel of the social machinery”

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.

I drew upon the common scenario in which a high school or college student is searching for a major or is unsure what to study. I described how others may be like myself and may not have the opportunity to be exposed to the field of mechanical engineering. This exposure to the field is quite important because these young and future engineers are the people that will develop the technology and innovations of the future. Then I concluded my introduction with my partitio.

From an early age I have developed an aptitude for working on mechanical objects. I enjoyed the typical childhood toys of Lego's, building, disassembling, and exploring ways to create new customized designs and models. Prior to the inception of Lego's in our home, I was searching for whatever items that my parents would let me take apart and rebuild. Later, in my early teenage years I began rebuilding snowmobiles and motorcycles to doing engine swaps on the family car. Whether a vehicle has an unusual sound or handles in abnormal way, these are all things I find gratification in problem solving. Consequently, understanding the principles of how the vehicle functions and performs are the aspects I thrive most on knowing.

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

showing signs of an interest within engineering. As I grew older, so did this interest,

Today in any case, the quantity of designing degrees accessible have expanded drastically. There are presently six noteworthy branches of designing: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Management, and Geotechnical, and truly several distinctive subcategories of building under every branch. This research paper focuses on Mechanical Engineering. This is the branch of building: managing the outline, development, and utilization of machines. Machines such as automobiles. Automotive engineering is an applied science that includes elements of Mechanical

Perusing higher education can be done for a few reasons; either wanting to obtain a professional degree for a job, or a liberal arts degree for a set interest. Either way, higher education has become mandatory in many peoples lives. Both, Ronald Barnett and Martha Nussbaum, have similar views on education. Barnett believes that there will always be more to learn, and a proper education should teach that. However, Nussbaum’s approach to the situation states that the United State’s education system is built so students are almost forced into caring about learning the humanities. I believe that higher education is something that can be used to teach students how to act and react when pushed to pursue something more.

During the course of this year, I was exposed to technology and its mechanisms. This allowed me to ponder on the possible technological career paths I could venture on. Prior to

The boundless possibilities and prompt outcomes are what I find most energizing and alluring about Industrial Engineering. I have a great interest towards the industrial environment and this is the reason I am looking to pursue Master’s in Industrial Engineering. The factor in the recent times is that there have been huge changes in Design Engineering and Global Industrialization making the position of an Industrial Engineer a very essential one. Being part of this rapidly flourishing community has been my ultimate desire.

I decided on pursuing my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in GERMANY with excellent infrastructure, the country has, in mind. I want to work for solving real-time problems. My interest in the subject will help me attain my goal, by taking up the Mechanical Engineering and Management program at your university, I will do the best in my field of interest. After visiting TU Hamburg University’s website and reading the prospectus, I have found that the graduate program suits my needs perfectly and that the ongoing research is in consonance with my

My career objective is to put forward a diligent endeavour and conquer the heights in the field of Mechanical engineering, hence contributing to the research already commencing in exploring the depths of this highly challenging field .It is my strong belief that Graduate Study is indispensable for acquiring a deep understanding and insight into the subject. My long term goal is to see myself working on my own ingenious project and enhance entrepreneurship skills. Graduate study will not only provide me advanced knowledge about the field, but also amplify my strengths and skills to face practical encounters in this global advancement and supports to accomplish my ambitions.

I would spend hours together experimenting and analyzing various mechanics around me like the ball bearings in my bicycle & roller skates and would be fascinated by my spring loaded toy cars. During my higher secondary schooling, I showed special interest in mathematics and physical sciences and in order to supplement the education that I received in school, I became a habitual reader of science magazines and books. As a direct consequence of this, I came to know about the latest developments in the field of science and engineering, especially aerospace and manufacturing engineering as it deeply interested me and I was naturally inclined to like the subject. The basics I learnt in school only whetted my appetite for more learning. It was but natural I would choose to take up manufacturing engineering as a career choice when I joined