Why I Want To Attend Cornell University

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I have always excelled in math, science, and technology courses which are essential components of studying engineering, but I have never sought to cultivate these interests into something substantial until high school. In high school, I have been introduced to a variety of interesting and engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects that have presented me with an array of career possibilities namely in forensic science, mechanical physics, aerospace engineering, and environmental engineering. However, I have not had the opportunity or exposure to an authentic and beneficial hands-on learning experience in these fields. Taking these various physics and mathematics classes have contributed to my decision to study mechanical engineering as an undergraduate, minor in aerospace engineering, and then obtain a master’s degree in aerospace engineering in graduate …show more content…

What has really sparked my desire to attend Cornell is two-fold. First, Cornell offers various degrees in engineering and moreover, more degrees in all concentrations in comparison to other universities. Second, Cornell provides many learning, research, and travel opportunities that come along with attending the school. Cornell enriches their students’ learning journey, giving them access to “once in a life time” career focused internships at incredible engineering companies that I could only dream about having. When researching about the social and academic life at Cornell, I encountered a video interview with a student who was working on the Cornell Mars Rover. This really sparked my interest and prompted me to research further into Cornell as this is exactly the sort of hands on experience that I am craving. Not only does Cornell have exciting plans for design and research, but they also have access to exceptional resources and facilities that other universities

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