I Want To Become An Engineer Essay

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    • At first my intended major was business; however, I decided to look at the engineering majors, so I attended an open day for the Schools of Sciences and Engineering last February and that was a turning point in my major choice. That day, the words of the chair of architecture impressed me when he said and I quote, “there is nothing better than entering a building of your own design”, impressed me. Then, I realized that architecture should be my intended major. The chair’s words and the architecture

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    Having females as combat engineers is a great idea, but there will be some problems for some leaders. Some leaders have only worked with male soldiers and trying to be able to get used and adapt to have a female in their ranks will be a challenge for them. Another issue that can take places is an EO/SHAP complaint. I believe that combat engineers’ being open to females is a great idea. Over time it has shown that some females have the physical demand as male soldiers do. There have been females that

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    Ever since I was young, I was exposed to a Historically Black College or University, Jackson State University. I had always went to activities and functions such as football games, summer programs, and other special events. I did not know whether I would attend a historically Black College or University (HBCU) or not at the time. I had finally decided to go to a HBCU, and I would attend Tougaloo College in the fall to further my education. I have many goals and objectives for pursing my educational

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    birthday gifts for me was easy. There was only one thing I wanted: Legos. Yes, those tiny plastic bricks that cause an unimaginable amount of pain when you step on them. To most people, they’re a nuisance, but to me they were everything. I spent most of my free time building cities spanning the length of my house. I loved the idea that I could turn a pile of bricks into a city, the necessity for resourcefulness and creativity, and that I, a 6-year-old kid, could counter the universal law of entropy

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    Civil Engineering Civil engineering is one of the most under-appreciated forms of engineering. Mainly because it is everywhere, people tend to take everything that doesn't cost them money for granted. Civil engineers make the world go round. They create, build and inspect things such as highways, buildings, bridges and even sewage systems. An example of some of their unappreciated work is sewage systems. They created a way to dispose of fecal matter while at the same time separating water and making

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    that I am really eager to take a learn about, and it is a class on decision and risk management. With that class I am hoping to gain the critical thinking process needed to make big decisions financially and to lead my future employees and co-workers wisely when those decisions need to be made. I know that to be a good engineer I will have to stay up to date on current events and advancements in the world of technology, and I believe that the classes outlined in the academic plan of study will truly

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    Picture this. A teenage high schooler going into his junior year of high school. He wants to challenge himself with the most rigorous course the school offered him that year, which meant taking a risk and starting AP Chemistry. Through this experience he not only enhanced his confidence to presue a science major, but for his love in engineering. This passion for engineering was guided through many laboratory experiences, some including, designing a hand warmer and helping the teacher with his patton

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    The paramount idea I am proposing is this; the safety and health of the public will are put at risk if the same kinds of people keep political power in the future. What I want to covey is people with no engineering background or similar trade don’t have or chose not to act in the best interest of the public when their careers are on the line. On top of that the world is changing at a blinding pace: the challenges of global warming, population growth, and rapidly advancing technology, are problems

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    engineering dates back to ancient Egyptian times, and at that time, the words civil engineer and architect were used interchangeably, meaning that the words meant the same and were used the same. Obviously, in today’s world, those two jobs are totally different from each other. The earliest practice of civil engineering or architecture was during ancient Egypt, building simple shelters. During that time, the first documented engineer was Imhotep in 2550 BC. He built the step pyramid for King Djoser and he famously

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    school. There are 3 types of school paradigms that you can be. You can be the learner, who wants to be there, or the prisoner who is forced to be there, or the vacationer, who doesn’t try. I have always been the learner no matter what grade I am in. I can’t change this paradigm, however I can make it better by studying harder than before and making sure that I turn everything in on time. You can choose who you want to be, just remember that this effects on you later in life. My school paradigm is a learner;

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