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College Admissions Essay: A Career As An Engineer

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For the longest time all I aspired to be was an architect. I visited many architecture programs and they intrigued me but, I had a gut feeling that something was missing. I am naturally a creative and imaginative person so, the artistic aspect of architecture easily piqued my interest. Yet, I am also a challenge seeker who loves to solve problems. While touring these architecture programs, I abruptly learned that this occupation almost strictly deals with art. For a math lover like me I found this realization disappointing. Numbers and formulas have always stimulated my mind allowing me to experience moments of frustration and triumph. I love math because of these difficult moments that challenge me to try my hardest. All this time I was looking …show more content…

As an artist, I find it fitting to work in a quiet atmosphere that allows me to spread my wings. Yet, I am a naturally social person who loves to interact with people. As a softball player I find it ideal to work in teams to accomplish goals. I love how this career creates tight knit relationships with other engineers and professionals, yet allows quiet personal time for projects. These collaborations become the foundation of a support system that allows other professionals to share, aid, and work together to solve problems.I find this balance of individualism and interdependence in engineering inspiring. This career path allows me to kill two birds with one stone, being a team member and soaring in my own …show more content…

To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be”. This quote stated by a wise unknown person explains how engineers think. It is the responsibility of an engineer not only to create greatness. but to figure out the positives and negatives that will be gained or created from their innovation. Engineers must take into account locations, uses, available funds, and ethics when creating. I find engineering interesting since it is a career that merges technology with creativity and humanities. Humanities in engineering forces one to think pragmatically and metaphorically therefore creating a broader picture of the problem and the solution. These two combined takes analytical thinking to a whole new level, forcing engineers to make choices that could impact the environment, community, security, and

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