Food Science Essay

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It is after a good deal of self-evaluation and retrospection that I have decided to pursue my graduate studies in Food Science, eventually leading to a doctorate. I share the same view on food as does MK Gandhi in this quote, “There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” Coming from the land where food security still seems to be a mirage, I strongly believe that food recovery as well as food fortification will largely increase the accessibility of wholesome food to the masses. Evidently, science and technology has been a boon to the food system and has immense potential to mould a healthy human civilisation. I am certain that treading this path will allow me to reach my ultimate career goal of becoming a renowned Food Scientist.
Born in one of the major metropolitan cities of India, I did my schooling in Singapore. Since childhood I have had a strong inclination towards science and this is reflected in my academic achievements. Having secured the top ten percent status in my Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE), I was awarded a scholarship as well as an opportunity to learn German as a third language. I also completed my International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) with a distinction. Apart from academics, I was an active member of my secondary school’s National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) unit and an adventure sport enthusiast. Without doubt, education in Singapore has helped me in becoming the well-balanced person I am today.
With a passion for the natural world and a penchant for technology, I felt that the fusion of biology and technology was a perfect choice. I decided to pursue my undergraduate course in Biotechnology engineering at the deem...

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...phere through the HarvestPlus program to increase bioavailability in bio fortified food crops is particularly inspiring. I look forward to being under his counsel.
Always having envisioned the thoughts of an independent individual, I would like to be considered for teaching and research assistantship at Cornell University for the M S in Food Science program. This opportunity would be of substantial help for me as I would be able to ease my financial dependence on my parents.
Food science and technology has constantly engaged me since my undergraduate days and the prospect of continuing this passion of mine excites me. I believe that I have the capacity to make the commitment and accept the challenges that a career in research involves. I am confident that I have the requisite aptitude, exposure and motivation to make a meaningful contribution to my chosen field.

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