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Vanderbilt University Application Essay

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My interest in studying abroad stems from my unique experiences as a Taiwanese American growing up in Texas with practically all of my relatives living thousands of miles away from me. Starting from my first summer, and almost every summer after, I flew 15+ hours to see my relatives. I had the opportunity to experience night markets, new scenic views, and a completely different culture. With each visit, my love of traveling grew. I knew that I wanted to travel as often and to as many countries as I possibly could.
I entered Vanderbilt University certain that I was going to be able to study abroad somewhere new and full of surprises. However, I found out that even though the school offers plenty of opportunities not many engineers actually get to take advantage of the programs due to the rigors of the curriculum. Not one to be daunted by …show more content…

Vanderbilt is a well-rounded University. Its lack of favoritism is generally good, but I feel that being part of a program that is specifically engineering inclined for a semester would provide me with a more focused outlook. I would be able to put the majority of my efforts in furthering my engineering knowledge without the pressure of meeting liberal arts requirements. Beyond the technical branches of the engineering department I am looking to take courses such as MT-4002 (technology management studies) that supplement my engineering management minor. Since I plan on joining the corporate world which often deals with international affairs, the different points of emphasis that I’m sure to encounter in these classes are of great interest to me. I will be able to compare and contrast the management strategies with those that I learn at Vanderbilt and gather a more complete vision on how to succeed in the real world. I see this see this as a very useful advantage since most people either get to see it from one side or the other, and I'm excited to expand these skills at

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