PHD Materials Science Colombian Personal Purpose Help

Colombian scientist collaborates internationally on a PhD project in materials science, emphasizing innovation and global cooperation.

A 27-year-old man who was raised in Colombia and now lives in America, I will be graduating in May of 2012 with my MS Degree in Physics and want very much to continue to study towards the PHD in an area that will be complimentary to my academic background. I see your program at UC__ as the finest in the world, and I am especially attracted to the beauty and resources of the surrounding area.

I am especially interested in doing research in Computational Materials to optimally prepare myself for state-of-the-art research and development in solid state lighting. 10 years from now I would like to be a professor in materials science and engineering while I stay highly active in research. I believe that I would very much enjoy teaching at the university level. This conviction has been reinforced by my work as a tutor in the tutorial center of my university for first- and second-year students in the areas of mathematics, physics, and engineering. I am a persistent person and a hard worker.

Embarking on a Materials Science PhD Journey: A Colombian Scientist's Vision to Innovate and Inspire.

My fascination and profound respect for multiculturalism have become highly developed not just by the fact that I am from Colombia, but also that I have traveled to many countries, not only in South America, but also Europe and the Middle East. My travels to and studies of other cultures have helped me to develop more nuanced perspectives concerning people and their relationship to their society. I work very well with people from many diverse cultures, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

I came to the United States 5 years ago as an international student. During my first year of studies, my parents covered the high tuition fees that every international student must pay for their education. Since international students are not allowed to work, my parents also paid for housing, books, and all other expenses related to my studies in the United States. They made many sacrifices for my future, in fact, nearly exhausting their savings. In my second and third years, I was allowed to work on campus for 20 hours a week, and this income helped to at least pay for my housing, books, and miscellaneous expenses. I learned valuable skills throughout this period in terms of personal organization and management and have become both a better person and a better student for having met the challenge of working while studying full time.

A Colombian PhD candidate in Materials Science sits amidst symbolic elements representing personal and academic pursuit, with a focus on innovation and progress.

After completing the PHD, I hope to gain additional experience in my field and I want to always stay involved with science in such a way that I remain engaged with South America, especially with the many challenges that it faces in terms of economic development.

I hope to spend many decades in the forefront of developments in materials handling that meet the challenge of new generations of technological endeavors and hurdles that will need to be overcome in South America.

I am extremely impressed by the research going on in materials at UCXX and I want to thank you for considering my application to your renowned program.

PHD Materials Science Personal Purpose