Learning About the Cooper Union

1. How did you learn of The Cooper Union?

The first time I heard about The Cooper Union, I was a high school freshman in my Art Appreciation class. My teacher was discussing Cooper Union's reputation as an art school and showed us a painting one of her students who was accepted to this university. At first I wanted to attend Cooper Union as an art student but as the years passed by, I realized I would be happier if I could combine my creativity with science and math to make contributions to society through engineering.

2. What aspects about The Cooper Union attract you?

From a young age, I have realized that choices make us who we are. Our choices show our true characters far beyond our own attempts. But these decisions are not always so simple. One very appealing aspect of Cooper Union is that I can choose to have it all. I love that I can choose to major in Engineering but also take liberal arts classes as part of the core curriculum in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This resonates with my interests because I love math and science but I also have interests in visual art and dance- now I can have both.

Furthermore, I do not have to choose between being independent and spending time with my family. Cooper Union is in the perfect location because I can pursue my own interests without sacrificing time with my siblings and parents. On the same note, I no longer have to pick between the big city or a comfortable campus. Cooper Union has amazing architecture and a unique student atmosphere that provides a secluded and comfortable feeling, but as soon as you walk out of the doors, you are in the middle of a great, bustling city.

I also crave to attend the Cooper Union because I have heard many judgments. There can...

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...hanical engineering because I find it the most appealing. I participate in an architecture, construction, and engineering program at school called the ACE Mentor program and I have spoken to several mechanical engineers and gained insightful exposure. In this program, I also worked together with other students, teachers, and mentors to design and create a realistic model of a hotel which we then formally presented at a conference. This year we are building a research facility and interactive museum, which helps me decide which facet of engineering I want to explore. Although, I remain open minded, I prefer mechanical engineering because the work can help make advancements in robotics, medicine, and computers. No engineer works alone and I believe that if I pursue my interests in this field, I will have the opportunity to make contributions to a vast array of fields.