AP Chemistry enthralled me with its indecipherable French theories and alphabet of Greek formulae, for my studies transmuted these into poignant prose. Information that had once seemed impossibly complex soon flowed from my mind as effortlessly as a pleasant conversation with a friend, and I began tirelessly consuming the material as though I had been starving for it. Cravings which had been subconsciously growing in me since childhood were relieved with a feast of answers: The fundamental concepts of existence revealed in a humble high school classroom. Soon, the only thing more insatiable than my curiosity was my ambition to apply this newly-acquired knowledge to the aching problems of the world. Studying the very building blocks of the universe …show more content…
I realized I had to be one of those people. I had to become a chemical engineer, applying mathematics and chemistry to grow a more lush future.
Before I could answer the questions of the world, however, I still had many burning questions to answer within myself. I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to solving the world’s problems through applied chemistry, but what issues were most important to me? How could I channel my extreme energy and enthusiasm into a specific course of study in order to best accomplish my goals? And the same hot-topic question on the minds of nearly all high school upperclassmen: Which college did I want to attend? As the letters and emails flooded in from colleges and universities all across the United States, it seemed like an overwhelming task to choose just one. Narrowing my interest down to chemical engineering still left countless potential paths of study, and countless problems to be solved. I researched the applications of chemical engineering: medicine, electronics, food processing, and countless more. All are admirable pursuits, but those that appealed most to me
Going into my senior year of high school, I was forced to make some fairly large decisions about my future, as were most teens my age. Before making the decision to attend California University of Pennsylvania, I was looking into what career was best for me, and what I wanted to achieve in my educational career. This was a lengthy and difficult process, but in the end, it led me to the path I am traveling today as a student at California University of Pennsylvania. When it came to deciding what I wanted to major in, I was very unsure.
One of my major values is the pursuit of knowledge. Being finance major, is one way I am doing this. The pursuit of seeking knowledge in the field is one example of your actions that illustrate your
College may be the best and most important time of my life. I get the opportunity to make new friends, try new things, and to begin learning about things that I’m truly interested in. I’m slightly unsure of the exact direction I want to take with my life, but as proved in Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, as long as I choose to follow my passion I will end up doing the right thing in life. Whilst Bryan Stevenson has the profound passion of justice and mercy, my passion is very different. My passion in life is to provide dogs with better eye care.
When choosing a college major most students will listen to the age old advice “just follow your passion.” Mariah Ross’ essay “The Major and Interest,” she uses organization to affect elements such as voice and appeals. Ross begins with the common expression: “Follow your passion,” but goes on to say that it “is the most pervasive advice given to college students.” By starting her first paragraph off with an attention getting statement Ross shows the reader that she is willing to go outside of their normal expectations, while showing also showing the reader that this essay will be about more than choosing a college major. Ross continues the paragraph by stating that she agrees with Nathan Gebhard, author of the article “Four Steps to Choosing
Something that college offers students is majors. These majors are specific to what the students want to pursue after college. They allow students to focus on specific skills, so when they graduate, they can become “agents of change” (Roth). Finding what
A student's best choice will come from what is accessible to them and what caters to their education best. Background and History Many high school students struggle with the overwhelming feeling of what to do with the rest of their lives, and the thought that the path
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream.” This quote, written by C.S. Lewis describes the motivation of college students around the world. Students attend college to broaden their knowledge in an environment dedicated to education and research. There are hundreds of colleges and universities around the country that provide great programs to strengthen one’s education. Choosing a college is found to be extremely difficult, considering it is the first step of adulthood and forming a career.
When deciding what schools I wanted to apply to, Carnegie Mellon was by far my top pick. Not only does it offer a top notch education to students from around the world, but it also offers a variety of math and technology intensive programs. Since the school is very selective of its applicants, the result is a close, tight-knit community of students who care about their education, and who hunger to know more about the world, and use their knowledge and experiences to solve real-world problems. I believe that this type of learning community would suit my learning style and provide the level of academic rigor that I want. I chose the major of engineering because I really enjoy problem solving and critical thinking.
I understood that in the next phase of my life, I can take all of these lessons, and people to achieve my next goal of earning my college degree. Today, that is earning a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of
My name is Hannah Lee, a rising senior at Hilliard Darby High School. At my school, I am involved in extracurriculars such as Ceramics Competitive Team and Senior Class Cabinet. Next year, I plan on studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies or Bioethics and Humanities at Columbia University, Brown University, or Ohio State University. I have always been intrigued in the innovative nature of engineering, but I also want to further study science on a molecular level. Besides growing in my passion for science, I am also looking forward to developing a politically thinking mind in my post-secondary education.
In a world with ever-growing challenges, there is a lot that is still left unknown and I would like to contribute to find what is still unknown; also, college would serve as a representation of a new stage in my life. I would like to go to college to gain knowledge and to accomplish a rite of passage. Ever since I was a kid I wanted to know what a certain concept meant or was, I wanted to know how the earth revolved around the sun, and I wanted to know why the dinosaurs were not present. Now, I want to understand what human nature is, how neurons generate electrical impulses, and why humans are considered a superior species. It is my natural human instinct: the desire to gain knowledge!
The college path is only one way to achieve certain goals among a host of
He tried everything, he just could not find it. One day as he was contemplating and thinking about Professor Morrison, his wise words, it hit him. What he sought for so long was right in front him, even Professor Morrison had mentioned it in one of his lectures. He could remember Professor Morrison’s words. The chemistry of the
In addition, I have undertaken one year of my masters in Chemistry Education at Illinois State University. For the past nine years, I have taught middle school Science, high school Chemistry and Biology in various schools with wide-ranging abilities. As a teacher, it is my role to stimulate student’s interest, so that they are engaged in learning. I have achieved
Choosing a college major is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. The effect choosing a college major has on one’s life is much like a small ripple in the middle of a vast ocean. In the students senior year it is a simple seemingly inconsequential click of a button on an online application. But by the time this once meek ripple reaches the shore of the students’ life it has already transformed into a great tidal wave that has influenced their life every step of the way.