Learning Statement
I arrived in Seattle not knowing much. Actually, I landed at Sea-Tac and conveniently remembered I did not read the HFS move-in day guide. Considering I was supposed to start unpacking my 3 suitcases of clothes in about 2 hours, I figured it was the perfect time to start reading. First problem, I was supposed to print out an information template to put on the car dashboard during move-in. Thankfully I am incredibly resourceful and decided my only hope of getting a printer was texting my soon-to-be roommate, Ashmitha, and begging for her to print one for me. I was so relieved when she said yes, because I was scared that I would get to my dorm and everyone would know how unprepared I was, or worse my parents would know I did not check my email like they told me to. With this terrifying experience over, I hoped college would be all up-hill from here.
I’m not quite sure that I was completely right with my previous belief. My first couple weeks helped me find community at UW, but my next challenge was to find a major. I came into UW with some intention of exploring civil engineering because engineering had become somewhat of a family tradition. I was not sure if civil was for me, but that was the major I selected on my application— and the major I was rejected from. Being placed in pre-sciences gave me a decent dose of anxiety starting on day one. I started thinking there was no way I wanted to pursue engineering because I was not admitted in the first place, so why would I waste my time attempting something I would fail at? Lucky for me, this mid-freshmen first quarter crisis arrived at the perfect time— 4-year planning week in Honors 100. In the midst of my dread and discussions with friends about their plans for the rest of their lives, the idea of studying marketing came up. I honestly have no idea how we ever got there, but I gave it about a day or two of thought, and decided to model my whole life after a random idea from the last 48 hours and my love for the movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. Obviously, a recipe for success.
I spent the rest of my freshman year discovering that civil engineering was the path I was looking for and the rest of my time at UW furthering my interests in this diverse field. As I began learning about all of the branches, I found that civil engineering would be able to take me anywhere while giving me a firm foundation in problem solving with a focus on developing spaces to improve infrastructure for the public. I knew I wanted to be in a position where I could serve communities and create something for everyone, and I figured this was the perfect place to start– not to mention, I love steel-toe boots! On this journey, I had amazing academic opportunities, personal growth, and extraordinary experiences. I never expected to be where I am now, but it would be my honor to walk you through this adventure with me. Luckily for you, I got us the best view.
I’m not quite sure that I was completely right with my previous belief. My first couple weeks helped me find community at UW, but my next challenge was to find a major. I came into UW with some intention of exploring civil engineering because engineering had become somewhat of a family tradition. I was not sure if civil was for me, but that was the major I selected on my application— and the major I was rejected from. Being placed in pre-sciences gave me a decent dose of anxiety starting on day one. I started thinking there was no way I wanted to pursue engineering because I was not admitted in the first place, so why would I waste my time attempting something I would fail at? Lucky for me, this mid-freshmen first quarter crisis arrived at the perfect time— 4-year planning week in Honors 100. In the midst of my dread and discussions with friends about their plans for the rest of their lives, the idea of studying marketing came up. I honestly have no idea how we ever got there, but I gave it about a day or two of thought, and decided to model my whole life after a random idea from the last 48 hours and my love for the movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. Obviously, a recipe for success.
I spent the rest of my freshman year discovering that civil engineering was the path I was looking for and the rest of my time at UW furthering my interests in this diverse field. As I began learning about all of the branches, I found that civil engineering would be able to take me anywhere while giving me a firm foundation in problem solving with a focus on developing spaces to improve infrastructure for the public. I knew I wanted to be in a position where I could serve communities and create something for everyone, and I figured this was the perfect place to start– not to mention, I love steel-toe boots! On this journey, I had amazing academic opportunities, personal growth, and extraordinary experiences. I never expected to be where I am now, but it would be my honor to walk you through this adventure with me. Luckily for you, I got us the best view.