Physics or Computer Science? That was the dilemma I faced four years ago when I had to choose a major. Although I enjoyed programming, and was often told that I had a natural flair for it by my school teachers, it was physics that had always captured my imagination and aroused my curiosity. Nothing equaled my euphoria at gaining an additional insight into the universe. Consequently, I decided to abandon programming and pursue a career in theoretical physics. I now know that I made the right choice, as my love for physics has grown much stronger; I was particularly fascinated by topics in gravitation and cosmology. However, I also came to realize that it was possible to apply my aptitude for programming to further our knowledge of physics. Thus the field of computational astrophysics offered me the best of both worlds. Numerical simulations are the sole means to explore systems that are too distant in space and time to be observed directly and too complex to be solved analytically. The prospect of harnessing the ever increasing power of state-of-the art computing machines to unravel the mysteries of the …show more content…
I opted for the more demanding Honors program and accomplished the rare feat of finishing its credit requirements in my third year, completing more graduate-level physics courses than any other student. Before I found my niche in astrophysics, I had attempted to explore every possible branch of physics. I sometimes had my hands full; yet I managed to cover the material at my own pace by often studying during vacations. This strategy gave me a broad understanding of different branches of physics, from elementary particle physics to fluid mechanics, and how they are interconnected. Despite the massive course-load I had undertaken, my performance in each semester has been monotonically increasing over the past three years, placing me fifth among thirty students on the basis of cumulative
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I genuinely believe that peer interaction is a vital component in the development of academics as well as character in which I have the skill set and experience to do so. Growing up in a diverse and culturally rich community exposed me to various personalities and constructed me to undergo everything with an open mind. My unique background will expand the boundaries of the Honors Program with the incorporation of my personal experiences. With my strong work ethic and my willingness to explore a vast scope of courses, I can be an integral influencer in peer-to-peer learning environments. My preparation for every course beforehand assures my ability to participate and contribute during each class. I am always on top of my workload which proves that I would be an active student in classroom discussions and have thorough development in my research opportunities. I will be the thermostat in this program by setting the emotional and personal climate and setting examples for other students with a vision that we will all strive for the extra mile inside and out of the classroom. My passion to learn and the dedication I hold to my studies exemplify the type of student needed in this program. I hold the ambition that is needed to be successful in the Honors Program at the University of Georgia.
In today’s advancing society, knowledge has become an essential aspect to achieve a successful lifestyle. It is important that one demonstrates scholarship from the early ages to attain knowledge and understanding for the future. I like to challenge myself in my education by taking tough classes so it helps me to establish an effective work ethic that I can compliment with my career later on the road. Taking rigid classes and still maintaining an exceeding 4.0 GPA helps me to feel satisfied and pleased for my future. In my first two years at Westerville Central, I took all honors courses, which include Foundations of and American Literature and Composition, U.S and Global History, Geometry, Cell and Environmental Biology, and Honors Spanish II. Currently, in my junior year, I am taking Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Chemistry as well as AP Language and Government and still maintaining an above 4.0 GPA. All of the classes that I have took or I am taking right now were all challenging in their own way and required extensive studying. Going beyond grades, all of those classes also helped me to form a promising work ethic that will defiantly prove worthy in the...
During my early education, meaning elementary school and middle school, I was a very average student. I gave an average amount of effort to my grades, and I received above average results. This did not bother me, until the end of my 8th-grade year. At this point in the year, I was filling out what classes I desired to take the following year, my freshman year. I realized that from this point forward, I had to take my education much more serious, in order to get accepted to whichever college I desired. therefore, when planning my classes, I decided to challenge myself more than I ever have in the past, and take multiple honors courses. I assumed because of my grades, that I had what it took to be an honors-level student, but I was very wrong. One teacher, Mrs. Johnson, made me realize the kind of effort, time and energy needed to be devoted to my education.
Every day I remember a phrase my mother tells me, “Academics come first.” I have taken this advice to heart by not only putting them first, but also by choosing to pursue an extremely rigorous academic program. Entering high school was a very drastic change for me, I knew that I chose very rigorous courses by participating in the pre-IB program. However, I was able to adapt to the workload very well. I quickly learned time-management skills that I had not needed in middle school. Due to my excellent time-management skills, I am able to participate in extracurricular activities that I enjoy being a part of while being able to handle the demands of my challenging academic schedule. Another key to my success is my organizational skills. Having these two strong aspects together, I always turn my assignments in on time, and I am very well prepared for tests and quizzes. Also crucial to my success is my drive to regularly opt for the most challenging classes. For example, in ninth grade, I took macroeconomics for a quarter as
I feel that a physics field is a perfect fit for me, as it draws heavily from the realm of math, which is my strong suit, and it also draws on science, which always has so many interesting concepts that I cannot help but want to learn more about. As time goes on, the importance of my will to learn will only grow, and I feel that my experiences with knowledge bowl will have a heavy impact on my college future. I feel that I will be able to strive through my education pathway as much as possible, and that I will become the best student that I can possibly be. No matter what may happen in the future, I will persevere through my education pathway, and I will continue to achieve every goal that I set for myself. In the end, the only thing that can get in the way of my college education is me, and I can vouch for myself that I can persevere through any aspect of college and of the future as a whole that may try to prevent me from achieving my goals.
As an aspiring physician, one of my main reasons for joining the Honors College is to gain the best possible scientific education that I possibly can in my undergraduate years at Purdue. Through the Honors College, I would gain prioritized access to research opportunities and certain classes. With the prioritization to research opportunities, I would be capable of grasping scientific concepts in a real world environment, which is pivotal to my success in the medical field. I would be able to delve deeper into concepts that may have been unavailable to me if I would not have been a part of the Honors College. In addition, the prioritization in choosing my collegiate classes would allow me to sculpt my schedule to encompass both my scientific
I have always been a math-science oriented person, and until my sophomore year of high school, my primary interest was in biological sciences. However, as a student in the Pre-International Baccalaureate Program, I was required to enroll in the physics I class. Walking into the physics lab, I saw an energetic, eccentric woman in a room covered with posters of the periodic table and Alberta Einstein alongside those of Elvis Presley. I would never view physics in the same light again.
I have chosen these subjects because I enjoy them and would like to look into them in more depth than I have done in the past. I have chosen Physics and Philosophy because the combination of subjects requires both mathematical and scientific ability but also aptitude in written communication and logic. I would like to leave my options open in terms of possible career and I feel that by developing a number of different skills this will give me the best possible knowledge base.
Don't get me wrong; my parents never mandated that I take all the honors classes I could gain admission to. No one told me to take three honors classes. No one, that is, except the little voice in my head that convinced me scholarly success was based upon the number of "H's" on my high-school transcript. The counselors cautioned me not to do it, students who had fallen into the trap before warned me against it and my parents just left it up to me. Through it all, I just smiled and reassured them, "Don't worry; I can handle it." The trouble was, I didn't have the slightest idea what lay ahead.
As a young undergraduate, I attempted to prove myself as a hardworking student by attending my courses focused and well prepared, and conducting my assignments as required. Through my undergraduate studies, I was fortunate to participate in several student and voluntary activities. Furthermore, determinant to acquire relevant practical experience, I trained and worked at several establishments applying my theoretical ed...
From this chapter I have learned a lot about myself and how to study. Before I never really understood the different ways I studied, I just knew what seemed to work. I now understand why those techniques were successful. Now that I am aware I am a mostly a visual learner, have an integrated brain, and have bodily-kinesthetic and logical-mathematical intelligence, I look forward to implementing the newly learned studying techniques with the old, making my college experience as successful as possible.
A fascination for Science & Technology and keen interest in the ever-growing world of technology motivated me to take up engineering. The power of research and delivering it for the growth of Society is what makes me interested in the technology side of science. I choose to major Computer science Engineering with an intense urge to delve into this challenging field. During my under graduation program I learned the various fundamentals of Computer science Engineering which together with practical course works reinforced my interest.
From the moment electronics came into my life, I was captivated. It seemed to me that the world was conquered by them. From a tiny calculator to massive rockets; electronics seemed to have taken everything by storm. I wanted to know how the LEDs glow, how it was possible to call each other through a mobile phone and all other such mysteries. Thus, electronics and communication was my natural choice as a major during my bachelors. While pursuing bachelors in my college, I was blessed with many opportunities to study and implement subjects like Database Management Systems and Operating Systems etc that made me fascinated towards the field of computer science. Over the course of my undergraduate studies, I felt that my aptitude was tilting towards
It would be unreasonable if I claim that I had never questioned my choice, especially during the adaptation period into computer science as a rookie. I can still recall the desperation I felt in my first program designing class. I could not correctly run the simplest problems, like the existing program on my textbook. Computer science was a favorable choice for my undergraduate study with the logical thinking it represents, the close tie it has with math, and most importantly its applicability to various fields. Meanwhile, its requirement of a switch on thinking pattern and totally fresh body of knowledge was a challenge. If anyone told me at that time that I would one day label information technology as a powerful tool, and thus find the interaction of computer science and statistics intriguing, I would at most shrug and sneer.