Personal Statement

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Growing up, I always loved problem solving and being near the ocean, at the University of Michigan, I can combine these two things into a career. With one of the top Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs in the country, Michigan would allow me to learn from the best and connect with alumni who are doing my dream job. In the future, I would love to design small sailboats which would make it easier for people to circumnavigate the world and leave less of an impact on the environment. At Michigan, I think this dream could become a reality. With the help of the professors and research opportunities at the university, I would learn everything I would need to know in order to be successful after graduation. In addition, the elaborate web of Michigan engineers and internships would allow me to pursue career opportunities before I graduated. …show more content…

I have always been a kinesthetic learner, and as an engineering student, I would be able to enhance my understanding through projects. I love how at Michigan, engineering students start off with a design challenge in a 100 level class. In my opinion, there is no better way to start learning. Throughout my education, I have always been drawn to math and science, especially physics. The problem solving and challenging questions of these subjects have always kept me engaged and eager to learn. In the College of Engineering, I would be able to study these subject in depth and learn more about the way the world works. I would be able to combine my problem solving skills and love of creation into something productive, something that could help