“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't.”-Anatole France This has been the catch-line throughout my life and I’m a kind of person who likes to experiment and learn things than merely referring books. I strongly believe in introspection as it gives me a sense of direction. The ensuring statement of purpose is meant to put forth my aspiration to pursue my career through Masters in Industrial Engineering at your esteemed university, as well as description of my plans subsequent to my graduation. In this ever changing world of Engineering and Technology, passing day makes them obsolete, I want to attain the highest level of …show more content…
I have particularly enjoyed studying Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Production Technology, Machine drawing, and Operation Research. These subjects helped me gain a better and deeper understanding of Industries as well as ignited that passion even further. I especially loved studying Machine Drawing and able to secure second rank in this subject in my college. I had the opportunity to gain knowledge about basic machining processes like facing, turning, drilling by hands-on experience in a college workshop. I have also worked with software like AutoCAD and Pro-E and CNC …show more content…
My visits to industries like the Vizag Steel Plant, Hyderabad Industries Limited and a basic training in LEAN SIX-SIGMA yellow belt course furthered my interest to pursue Masters in Industrial Engineering. So have I just been an academic performer throughout? It brings me back to the same question what am I? I have participated almost in every cultural activity that took place at school as well as college. Apart from being the cultural head of the school, I represented my college at various inter-college competitions & fests. Not to leave out the sports section, I captained my school, college and company volleyball and football teams with commendable
Previously, I traveled down to Delaware Technical Community College to attend a leadership conference involving The Special Olympics of Delaware. I have recently applied to attend this year's New Castle County Vo Tech's Unity Day with other high schools in the district, and another Fall Leadership Conference in Dover, Delaware. Currently, I am the Captain for St. George’s Junior Varsity Volleyball team. This leadership opportunity helps me take charge of my team and guide them to success in the sport. My knowledge from previously playing, and my responsibility on the court helped push me to this position.
In Gerald Graff’s article “Hidden Intellectualism,” from the 2003 copy of They Say I Say, the author explores the idea of what true intellectualism is by recalling pieces of his childhood. The way schools and society view intellectualism comes in to questions as being one sided or false altogether . There remain several sides to the argument regarding education and include anything regarding what should be taught, how it should be taught, and what marks the mastering of a subject. With true education as well as the proper way to teach being a heavily debated topic of controversy, the question of the right way to teach is heavily sought after. Public education has always been a topic of intense controversy in the United States since its early founding years.
Sanders offers a new perspective of angle on the concept of learning. When thinking of learning, most jump to memorization or intelligence, but Sanders argues that is not actually learning. He views learning as improving one’s self-image and comprehension so that they can use those skills in the future. He also offers a new perspective on the questions to ask about a college education. One shouldn’t ask how can I get my degree, but rather how they can get the most out of their degree.
In high school I have participated in a variety of extracurricular activities. As a freshmen I was a member of marching band. I was treasure and then secretary of the band council. Also, I was tuba section leader and low brass super section leader. As a sophomore I was secretary of SASA, “Students Against Substance Abuse,” and president my junior year.
I led twenty-two students during their first year of college to provide them success as students. I co-taught a class that focused on study skills, UNK resources, and involvement on campus. My ability to communicate and adapt to the diversity of the class was shown through creating different learning activities to employ in the classroom. I exemplified team work by collaborating with another instructor. Through my experience as a Peer Academic Leader, I was able to hold two counseling sessions with each student per semester to provide myself as a resource.
I also helped run our school carnival and class booths. My suggestions that were used were the bottle flipping race and treasure hunt. As part of my responsibilities as class representative, I was responsible for getting supplies, setting up and taking down the game, and running the game when students came to play. I am a very good student, I have always earned 4’s and 5’s in every class, social skills, and work habits. I was also involved in a program called women in history at my school.
Describe your involvement around campus, and in the community. Include any offices or committee positions you have held or are currently holding outside of your
Education, a life-altering event that involves the development of being more open- minded. When one’s horizons expand they begin to have a shift of perception. The process of becoming knowledgeable through education can differ from the individual or situation. It can also have one acquire gratitude for their change of insight. Two passages, “Learning to Read” by Malcom X and “The Allegory of the Cave” by Plato, each contain an individual who goes through the path of gaining wisdom.
This is what being a student is, learning or constantly wanting to learn different things in your life (Caroline Myss). As once said by Martha Graham, “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” Every experience is a learning experience and you gain something from it whether its
The other course taught me how to estimate for insurance companies and how to repair collision damage on automobiles. I have worked in auto shops, as a service tech performing oil changes, overall involvement with tires (balancing, aligning, dismounting, and mounting), and repairing cars involved in accident collisions. These occupations taught me use my time effectively and efficiently. As far as I can remember I have always wanted to do something with cars. I have never changed what I wanted to become, it has stayed the same throughout my life.
A higher education pushes individuals to think, question and explore new and valuable ideas. An excellent education teaches students how to credibly think and prioritise when learning. David Wallace, who gave the Kenyon commencement speech, quoted, “[Learning how to think] means being conscious and aware enough to choose what you pay attention to and to choose how you construct meaning from experience”. In his speech, Wallace is endorsing the idea that a higher education doesn't just throw knowledge at students, but it teaches them how to selectively compose their thoughts and construct a meaning from knowledge. Wallace also makes the point that individuals need to learn to adjust their “natural default setting” to become less self-centered.
Making a Difference in My Community What are your long-term personal and education goals? How has knowledge or awareness of your own culture and other cultures affected your understanding of yourself? What key experiences with your own and/or other cultures influenced your goals and your interactions with others? Please provide specific examples.
I enjoy engineering, in fact when I get older I want to become a biomedical engineer. I want to be able to help people. As well as find solutions to help people in their everyday lives. So that hopefully it would make life easier and less stressful for them. I enjoy all the problem solving that comes with engineering.
Being good in science, mathematics and having a natural inclination towards programming since early school days has shaped my future ambitions. With a strong determination and a focused goal to become a software engineer, I pursued the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Information
Although it is important to learn new things, the new material learned is not as important as the process of learning itself. In the process of learning, one’s mind is transformed and engaged. They will be introduced to new things and their ideas and thinking will be changed forever. When learning new things, seeing the value of things become