In this blog post, I’ll explain how my interest in science, which began in elementary school, led to my career path in electrical engineering, my academic plans for college, my research goals, and my post-graduation plans and values.
Motivation for Pursuing This Field
Ever since elementary school, I’ve had a particular fondness for science class. Especially on days when we had science lab sessions, I would be the first to dash into the science lab the moment the bell rang. As I moved on to middle and high school, my interest in science grew even stronger, and the science lab—equipped with a wider variety of experimental tools—remained my favorite place.
Then one day, I happened to watch a TV documentary about electrical engineering. Upon learning that the technologies developed by electrical engineers are used in wireless communications, including satellites, I became fascinated by the field. I decided to turn the interest in science I had nurtured since childhood into a dream of becoming an electrical engineer.
I hope to take the first step toward my dream at the university to which I am applying. I believe that specialized education is essential for analyzing rapidly evolving science and technology and developing new technologies, and I am confident that through a systematic and professional curriculum, I will grow into a competent professional.
Academic Plan and Goals
If admitted, I will diligently follow the curriculum and lay a solid foundation to become an outstanding electrical engineer in the future. I believe that merely studying a few isolated topics is insufficient to understand and master the rapidly advancing field of science and technology. I have devised a concrete plan to gain a deep understanding of electrical engineering and broaden my perspective.
First, during my freshman and sophomore years, I plan to focus on building a foundation of basic major knowledge and a broad liberal arts education. I believe that understanding the humanities—such as the history of science—is also crucial for the development and application of science and technology. Therefore, I will take various liberal arts courses, including philosophy, to strengthen my humanities background and become a well-rounded engineer.
In addition, I will consistently read the latest research papers and academic journals to stay abreast of trends in modern science. I will expand my social network through appropriate club activities and use my summer breaks to study foreign languages and improve my computer skills.
By my junior and senior years, I hope to begin research in the field of communications, which interests me. I plan to study calculus, engineering mathematics, and linear algebra to establish the theoretical foundation necessary for research in communications and to proceed to more advanced studies. My goal is to find better solutions regarding data processing speed, accuracy, and complexity through various practical exercises and research.
To achieve this goal, I will analyze existing research theories, conduct experiments, and build my own dataset. As needed, I would like to form a community with seniors and juniors interested in similar fields to create an academic group where we can support and learn from one another.
Post-Graduation Plans
Upon graduating from college, I plan to immediately enter graduate school. I believe that further study is necessary to pursue research and technological development in the field of wireless communications, which interests me. Through graduate school, I hope to acquire more specialized and in-depth theoretical knowledge and engage in a variety of research activities.
In particular, I would like to focus on exploring the potential for communication between satellites or with other celestial bodies. I believe that to achieve meaningful research results in these areas, I will need the experience of observing and learning from cutting-edge technologies firsthand.
I will prepare to study abroad with the support of my affiliated institution once the validity of my research hypothesis is recognized. While establishing a sound research hypothesis and gaining recognition for it will not be easy, I am confident that this will be a small but crucial first step toward realizing my dream. I will maintain a diligent attitude, continuing to work hard and prepare consistently.
Personal Statement
I believe that a strong sense of responsibility and a professional sense of mission are paramount for a scholar. Since the cutting-edge technologies developed by scientists directly impact people’s lives, I consider reckless experiments or theoretical developments based on unverified results to be extremely dangerous.
I believe that an outstanding scientist should not be evaluated solely by their achievements but must also be distinguished by strict moral standards and a mature character. As an electrical engineering student, the academic achievements I strive for are ultimately altruistic, and I hope that the communication technologies I develop and advance will contribute to the progress of humanity.
Therefore, I will strive to become a scientist who does not focus solely on personal ambition but rather listens to the opinions of many people and devises technologies that can improve the quality of life for all of humanity.
