personal statement for a engineering degree application

Personal Statement
My interest in engineering dates back to my childhood years. When I was young, my parents used to buy me toys like every other parent would do in our community. When I told my parents later that I would like to be an engineer, they told me it was not a surprise to them. Unlike many children, they informed me that I used to love specific toys such as cars, trucks, planes, and so forth. They further told me that I used to enjoy playing with the toys, and after a few days, I would start dismantling and reassembling them. Some of the toys were not disposed, and I can recall them. Additionally, some of the photos taken when I was playing with toys showed that I loved a specific type of toys.
When I joined the school, there was a trend in my performance. I excelled in math and science subjects. Although I enjoyed math and sciences initially, my motivation to put more effort was when I learned that my performance can determine whether I was going to pursue my favorite course in the university. I was inquisitive in learning much about the people behind common things such as TVs, roads, bridges, cars, fridges, aircraft, and so forth. Additionally, I have always been inquisitive to learn how objects, equipment, appliances, machines and other products of engineering work. When I learned that they are engineers and that I had to perform well, I was motivated to work hard. My motivation was also reinforced by asking others questions regarding engineering, engineers, and what I can do to join the profession.

My interest in engineering is also evident in the way I spend my free time. While being at school, I was excited by science experiments, and I applied some ideas at home such as the knowledge I gained from topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, Newton’s laws of motion, and so forth (Online Math Learning, 2015). I love reading magazines, journals, websites, and books about engineering. Additionally, I have always enjoyed watching engineering-related videos such as scientific or engineering documentaries. Consulting others, observations, reading, and watching videos have reinforced my interest to become an engineer.
Although I have always aspired to become an engineer, I have never focused on one area. However, I am interested in becoming a civil, mechanical or electrical engineer. One of the main reasons why I chose the university is the availability of all the three engineering courses. However, since I have always been inquisitive to know how various appliances and machines associated with electricity work, I would like to apply for electrical engineering. I have visited the university’s website, and I have learned about its reputation. I have also learned that there are several fields where I can specialize in case I chose to study master’s degree in engineering. I would like to use the time I will be at the university to identify where I can focus on my master’s degree.
Engineering is my favorite field, but I have also learned that engineers have a great responsibility to the society that goes beyond the technical knowledge. Recently, I was reading an article about engineering ethics, and I realized the critical link between good ethics and engineering practice. Whenever I find opportunity, I spend some of my time participating in volunteering work. I also find ways in which the knowledge I would gain would contribute toward making a positive change in the society. I believe the diversity of students in the university would provide an exciting environment for me to make new friends.

Reference
Online Math Learning. (2015). High school physics. Retrieved from www.onlinemathlearning.com/high-school-physics.html