Modern university in western culture produces students that specialize in a particular area, or two, but they are not necessarily well rounded. The ancient Greeks seemed to believe that all individuals should be well-rounded and knowledgeable in all areas. This to me is a major problem with our education systems and more importantly, it stems from a flawed way of thinking in western culture. Many are specialized in a field but are limited to just that. Ancient Greeks were taught think a certain way and by doing this the idea was good ideas will lead to good actions. Diverse knowledge leads to broader success, so it is believed and that was proven correct by the ancient Greeks.…
To become in general a successful student in life, we all need to learn to become a good student in every aspect of life. Becoming a good student is not an easy task if you already have other obligations to fulfill in life such as family, work. To be a good student it takes a great deal of hard work, time and self discipline. Any student who possesses these strong characteristics will often time stand out from the rest of their classmates. In order to become a successful student, my strongest characteristics are self motivation, positive self esteem, commitment and good study habits.…
What this all comes down to is how hard a student is willing to work on their education. The…
In addition to living life, people tend to also gain success when they do not use their knowledge for granted. Everyone has their own level of academic standards even though some may be higher than others.…
All teachers want a perfect student, and most students try to be a perfect student. Some students have outstanding memories and do not need to do an immense amount of work. There are students who are naturally smart and do not need to study. All teachers are appreciative of a student who can work hard, and is passionate about their work. I am that kind of student.…
Many people agree with the statement that money makes the world go around. Money may not be the absolute key to happiness, but it does make things easier. So, that quality education is attainable but not guaranteed. Some are in a better predisposed position to receive admittance into an institute of higher learning than others. For example, colleges utilize SAT scores as a criterion for admission.…
Being an outward, creative, and passionate individual, I consider my skills and dedication towards my education, particularly in the field of engineering, and the education of others to be a strong qualification for pursuing a high level of learning.…
I have always been an average student who gets marks around 75% in both school and college. I have good work experience with IBM and even some international experience in Singapore because of my research and I work extremely hard to do whatever work is given to me. I am the kind of person who works day and night to complete the work given because I feel if my boss works day and night so should…
Many people choose to major in engineering for various reasons. Many people wanted to become an engineer because it is an occupation with great rewards and with plenty of opportunities. However, the main reason why I choose to become an engineer is because I want to make a great impact that would benefit an entire society. I knew since I was a kid that is what I want to become when I grow up. By adapting the qualities of a “world-class” engineering student, I would be able to have the right skills to make a great impact in our world. The definition of “world-class” engineering student can vary between each person. My definition for that term is, “a determined and ambitious person who have the ability to achieve a significant goal which can improve the whole world”. A “world-class” engineering student is also a role model who always have a positive mindset and has the ability to overcome any kinds of adversity. Even though it may not be easy to find a perfect example of a person who I can considered as a real “world-class” engineering student, it should still serve an…
Other people who earn D’s and F’s they don’t care about their grades and they earn these grades as long as they don’t study or don’t do their work, but it’s never too late to change their grades so they too can become successful people in the future by studying and earning excellent grades so they can earn scholarships too and go to college and be someone in the future. In my class, some people earn stress, but it’s worth it as long as you are putting your strong work in your classes. Some people are calm so they can focus on their work and earn excellent grades. Is excellent earning excellent grades as long as you know that you have an excellent chance in the future and know that some colleges will like for you to come to their college and pay for your thing and that’s why you need study strong and pay attention to your teachers so you can become successful students in the…
In my opinion, one of the things that make a brilliant college student, is their attitude. A student that comes in fifteen minutes late to their class, forgets their homework, and brings in a negative attitude, is not going to succeed in college. An adequate student is prepared and is focused. In order to be focused, good students have a prime amount of sleep, for the upcoming day. An excellent student is one who wants to be there and is ready to tackle whatever gets thrown their way next. These students also have a…
Even though my sister lives in Washington DC now, I still find myself marveling at the Discovery Channel – my favorite shows being “Mythbusters” and “Discovery Project Earth.” These programs hold my attention in ways that allow me to focus my aptitude for and interest in science and engineering. By watching “Mythbusters,” I have witnessed how a working knowledge of science and engineering can work as the foundation on which to build an exciting, versatile, and productive career in engineering. Additionally, the entire cast of “Mythbusters” constantly reveals their unique personalities and senses of humor all while carrying out their responsibilities. The ability to be creative, use my intellect, and maintain my sense of humor are very important aspects of my education and future career that I can see resulting from an engineering degree. Not only has “Mythbusters” served as a significant influence on my future aspirations, but so has “Discovery Project Earth.” This miniseries relays information about the new technology and methods that scientists are creating and utilizing to reduce global warming and dependency on fossil fuels. While watching each episode religiously, I became aware of my concern for the environment and its protection. I watched the new methods being developed and could picture myself carrying out research of this nature in hopes of making a positive difference in the world and in people’s lives. I realized that I do not merely want to skate by in life behind a desk; I want to accomplish something, to continually be intrigued by and interested in my career, and to make a difference in the world – all through engineering.…
During my undergraduate studies, I realized that the curriculum was exhaustive enough to give anyone an in-depth theoretical background of every subject, but as an Engineer is it enough? I needed to have something extra in my repertoire. In pursuit, I started involving myself in many projects like ‘Time Table Editor’ and ‘Online Adaptive Tests’ and also got myself the tag of Database Associate’, IBM Certified (DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Family) but my crowning achievement was to be my final year project at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, the institute for the academic elite of the country. I started my preparation for the entrance exam by studying JAVA and updating myself…
From a very young age, I had aspirations of becoming an engineer, because I wanted to build machines that did not require direct human energy inputs to operate. I achieved this for the first time a few weeks later, designing a vehicle that carried it's energy stored in rubber-bands; it wasn't a roaring success, but the fact that it wasn't perfect only increased my desire to learn more about engineering.…
Many people ask me, who am I, I’m a hardworking student (who is engaged in mischiefs) who has a goal to accomplish. My goal is to become an engineer. I had this goal before I entered the 10th standard, even though I don’t remember why I wanted to become one. The reason that I believe I want to become an engineer is just that I want to become an engineer. It sounds easy but it isn’t . I work hard when it comes to reaching my goal so when I get to the end result I can have the best of life.…