A & M Personal Statement

My time at Texas A&M University has been one of the most demanding, yet most rewarding time of my life yet. Having been born in rural Mexico, it never crossed my mind that one day I would be on my way to becoming a professional, even less that I would be obtaining a degree in Aerospace Engineering. My grandfather, who did not have a formal education, worked as a laborer and would earn the equivalent of $8 or less per day. As a kid, I always imagined that I would become a worker like him, but I never saw it as a bad thing. Although uneducated, my grandfather taught me about work ethic, told me to do my best at any job, and to finish what I start. However, my life took a spun when I came to live in America with my mother.
Although in a different setting, the values that my grandfather instilled in me have not changed. I was given an opportunity “para salir adelante” (to succeed), as my grandfather would say it, and have taken advantage of it. My biggest struggle, when coming to the United States, was learning English. However, I put the needed effort to be able to master the language in less than two years. Once I learned English, the rest was just a matter of continuing to put the necessary effort. I managed to graduate at the top

I am close to graduating and already have plans for the next step. Once I finish my undergraduate career, I plan to do research, whether as a graduate student or in the private sector, for the development of new and exciting aerospace technology. My career goal is to be part of the new era of engineers invested in creating innovative technology that could eventually make interstellar travel a reality. Nevertheless, like many other engineering developments, I know that while searching for ways to advance space travel we will come across new discoveries that would help us attain our needs here on