Why Do You Want To Become An Engineer?

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My choice to pursue engineering stemmed from encouragement from my family, who recognized my aptitude for math and technology at an early age. I had always been interested in engineering, given my curiosity and strength in math and creative projects, but as Ive gotten closer to making a decision for my future, the employment opportunities, constant challenge and the opportunity to help the worlds technology move forward has made a career in engineering all the more appealing. An engineering degree will allow me fle ibility and mobility in my career, as engineers are in demand worldwide and employment rates remain favorable even in an economic downturn. !ith a petroleum engineering degree, I will be able to become involved in any part of the oil industry from location of underground oil reserves to refining the product. "he constant challenge of the engineering field is very appealing because I will be learning each and every day as I adapt to new technologies and processes. #ngineering offers daily challenges in creative and logical problems, which is sure to keep me interested in my studies and work for a lifetime.

Another huge factor in my decision to pursue engineering is the ability to help the worlds technology move forward. As a focused and creative individual, I know that I am capable of becoming a valuable part of the global team working to improve the processes of engineering, particularly in the oil industry. In a time when we are becoming more and more environmentally conscious, it is vital to the oil industry to be able to develop and implement environmentally friendly processes of e traction, refining, and transportation. I have always had a passion for the environment, and naturally my original interest within the engineering field was in environmental engineering. $owever, I recently took a course that changed my outlook% I& #nvironmental 'cience and 'ociety. In this class, we focused on the ways that society affects our environment and vice versa. It opened my eyes to the fact that we can be environmentally conscious while utilizing our natural resources. I became determined to become involved with the oil and gas industry that provides so much support for Alaskas economy, while considering the uni(ue environment around us. I have been accepted to and intend to attend the )niversity of Alaska *airbanks to study +etroleum #ngineering, with a minor in #nvironmental +olitics. "his particular program focuses on Alaskas uni(ue petroleum resources and environment. My #nvironmental +olitics education will be a beneficial supplement and balance to my study of petroleum engineering, as I will learn the necessary

precautions that must be taken when handling natural resources, and also because I will be e posed to the political issues surrounding natural resource e traction on a local and global scale. I have been accepted into the )A* $onors ,ollege, which I intend to become a part of, in an effort to get the most out of my education and surround myself with other students that are as focused as I am. )A* also appeals to me given the opportunities for summer internships with oil companies that operate in Alaska, many of which lead to long-term jobs after graduation.