Aerospace Engineering Personal Statement

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For the past twelve years, I have spent my time and effort on getting an education that would prepare me for the final step of my schooling career: college. For a long time, the thought of college frightened me. I was not sure what to expect, and I had no idea what I wanted to attain from my college years. Of course, I had my sights set on earning a degree in Aerospace Engineering; however, that was the extent of my goals. Now, as my time in high school comes to an end, I have realized what I hope to gain gain from college.
I still am set on earning a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Furthermore, I hope that I will be able to find and succeed in a job pertaining to my field of study. I am looking forward to the whole college experience. For …show more content…

My passion for space and flight has always been existent. Even as a small child, I always fantasized about becoming an astronaut. I had aspirations of becoming the first man on Mars. My goals changed slightly over the years, and I had my mind set on being an engineer. However, engineering covers a broad spectrum of careers, and I was unsure which specific avenue I would chose. In the eighth grade, I was gifted a flight lesson by my grandparents. I was so excited about my first time in an airplane. The plane was a small Cessna 172. I loved every single second of the flight. I was amazed as we ascended over 8000 feet to be above the layer of clouds. I could not believe the breathtaking views. The flight was life changing. I became obsessed with learning about the mechanics and physics of flight. I bought three or four new flight simulators. I even tried building a bike/plane hybrid with my friend. Our plan never got off the ground though because we, as eighth graders, did not have much funding. Overall, the flight lesson changed my indecisiveness, and I learned what I love to do. So, I decided to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering. The years have really flown by, and I can hardly believe that I will be heading off to college this fall. I cannot wait to start this slightly intimidating but extremely exciting chapter of my

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