Essays on Academic Interests

I have never viewed a person to have lived, until he contributes something to this world; be it knowledge, a device, or art. How then will I live? Being a person of intellectual curiosity, I have always been endeared to research. There is a certain...

My interest in studying Business sparked in me when… I know I would benefit from it highly as I’ve always wanted to do, in terms of learning how the aspects of having a business works and how to get more consumers of the product/ service...

Passion is the drive. In July 2016, I graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a 2:1, in BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management. Now, I am planning to complete my master’s degree. Before studying Human Resources (HR), I always had the passion...

I enjoy the rigorous nature of learning and advancing in mathematics. The challenge of applying logic and clarity to different patterns, structures and abstract questions, and the resilience needed to persevere when a path to the solution isn’t immediately clear is what appeals to me...

Do you want to warp reality? Do you want to go beyond standard conventions? Do you want to become yourself? These are the fundamental questions I sought an answer for myself when considered my college options. After hearing about it from a classmate who wanted...

The prominence of GIS and Remote Sensing has gained immense importance over the past few years, especially for environmental management. My primary motive to study Geographic Information Sciences (GISci) at Central Michigan University (CMU) engenders from the massive advances in GIS and Remote Sensing Technology...

Biochemistry is an emerging field holding numerous future prospects. Furthermore, Biochemists have an array of responsibilities. My interest in the course is mainly clinical, my rationale for the selection of this course includes the responsibility that I believe is the most significant: finding cures of...

We are encompassed in a computing and technological change that is fundamentally changing the manner in which we live and the manner in which we communicate as people. I am extremely energized with an unmistakable vision of committing myself into such a quick paced developing...

My love for computers grew when the 12 year old me who was gifted a desktop computer got the chance to assemble the computer and bring it to a working state. I remember the pure joy that brought me and how fascinated i was with...

One man’s “magic” is another man’s engineering. “Supernatural” is a null word. – Robert A. Heinlein I have always been a supporter that technology advancement is the engine that drives the humankind and society moving forward. It is the invisible hands that controls the development...

The rhetor of this essay is Gerald Graff, and he is trustworthy because he is a professor of English and Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to that, he is a past president of the Modern Language Association, the world’s largest...

After getting CGPA 10 in Senior Secondary Examination I decided to pursue commerce with Economics and Mathematics as two of my main subjects. Having studied Indian Economics in Grade 11 I have found that while India is developing at a fast pace but still is...

Developed through the technological architecture of electrical engineering and the computational language of mathematics, the science of computer technology has provided considerable recognition and financial gain for many of its well deserving pioneers. Steve Jobs famous quote ‘computers themselves and software yet to be developed...

The physical basis for Chemistry is something rarely visited in the classroom and it explains many natural phenomena that I held as the truth without question. An example of this is how water should freeze to a more ordered state even though it’s commonly accepted...

It is rightly said by Frederick Douglass that if there is no struggle, there is no progress. It is a struggle which keeps us moving ahead in life. One’s struggles never get wasted and he/she always receives a good reward for them. These were golden...

Being a computer engineering student, I have always loved programming. Coding has become my passion gradually while doing my under graduation. The brain storming while working on programming is the most challenging part which I loved the most. I still remember when I was in...

I registered to study under this program since I am aiming for career transition from Direct Patient Care to Medical Administrative duties. I had been working as a Staff Nurse for the last 7 years and wishes to change my career path and this program...

The idea of studying humans’ mind and behavior has drawn all of my academic interests to psychology major. The area of this scientific field are varies, and one of them which interested me the most is counseling psychology. In counseling psychology, people focus on studying...

Concerning my academic interests, I am genuinely passionate about the Finance and doing a major in Corporate Finance is my ambition. From my perspective, Corporate Finance provides methods to analyse complex corporate situations and develop the best strategy to maximize clients’ diverse objectives. Ultimately, these...

I worked as a program officer on HIV/AIDS program in Nyanza region in 2013. This made me realize that many orphaned children lacked information on sex and sexuality that made them more vulnerable to early sex in quest of making ends meet. I saw myself...

Doctors are required to deal with many challenging situations throughout their career and I have witnessed the harsh realities of the healthcare system when my father was required to have a heart bypass. Witnessing the professionalism of the doctor and bonds formed with him highlighted...

My desire to apply to Sacramento State University comes from being able to study from the best and having the knowledge to help the world further improve and advance. My determination motivates me to pursue my dreams and reach for the stars. Not only that,...

First of all, it would be an honor for me to introduce myself. I am a self-motivated individual born and raised in a lower-class family from a remote village of Sindh, who has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Preston University...

“Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others.” – Helen Keller Why I majored in Business? Reason one is to move above and beyond at my current job. Second is to unlock the entrepreneur inside and leave my mark...

“A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”-Colin Luther Powel Throughout my life, I have dreams that push me to do my best and make me feel to do more. My journey began with getting a gold medal...

English is my life, always has been and always will be because there is something about the English language that speaks to my soul. My love affair with English dates back over 15 years, with my first experiences of reading. I feel like I am...

My interest in economics was first sparked when I participated in the Student Investor Challenge where I built a portfolio of shares based on my analysis and research of financial markets. I learnt that incentives drive behaviour and that economists analyses this behaviour to assess...

It’s midnight. I’m still awake doing school work at my dining room table. My dad comes in the door, just getting home from work. This is my first time seeing him all day since his day starts at 4 in the morning. He walks to...

Having grown up in Mexico, I have seen first hand the effects of non-sustainable actions, including environmental pollution, which has been a source of motivation in my life. In fact, I wish to dedicate my time to a company that is climate-friendly and socially responsible....

Computer Science amazes me as it encompasses logical and systematic workings to carry out tasks at a speed and efficiency beyond an individual’s ability. With its foundation in Mathematics and logic, I thoroughly enjoy the process of programming as it provides a constant challenge to...