Discovery Admissions Essay

Discovery has always been an integral part of human ambition and curiosity. What kinds of discoveries lie at the bottom of the ocean or in the vast outreaches of space? These are the questions I have wondered about since I was a young boy watching the TV show Dragon Ball; a television series about a boy from outer space who lands on Earth and his journey meeting different creatures and life forms from the bottom of the sea to the end of the universe. As a child, this sparked my curiosity about the world unknown and the amazing wonders we have yet to discover. As the years went by, my curiosity grew not only through new discoveries made in the world but also by the fact that there was so much more to discover. We haven’t even covered the tip of the iceberg. Almost two-–thirds of our oceans are

With these thoughts in mind, I wanted to create new innovations that could change the world for the better as well as help us learn more about the world around us. Transferring into mechanical engineering, specifically, will allow me to obtain new knowledge and work in areas such as bio-medical and aerospace engineering and robotics. Ultimately, I endeavor to create new devices to help better health care globally and find more efficient ways to explore space and the seas. I want to transfer to meet professors and students who have interests in similar areas that will make me challenge myself, take courses and join activities where I can participate in many different projects that will allow me to tackle some of the world’s current problems.

Transferring to an institution with passionate professors and courses like mechatronics,