College Admissions Essay: A Career As An Aviation Engineer

I hear a buzz…It is just distant at first, but slowly it seems to be coming closer and closer. I open an eye simply to realize it is my clock alarm. My brain realizes that being 5 a.m. I must get up, but my body defies me; it does not want to move. Then, a vision crosses my mind; I see myself walking down an airplane runway; there is a plane parked in the distance, and the wind is gushing at me. This vision brings me a sort of thrill and excitement I have longed for all my life to experience. Suddenly, I am excited about getting out of bed to start my day. knowing that the aircraft I have worked on would be flying safely at an altitude of 40,000 feet, it is just a truly amazing feeling. The enjoyment working on airplanes definitely has its own rewards. Whether tightening a bolt on a tire or to executing a major engine overhaul of a jet engine, one rarely encounters the same problem. Just like everyday is a new day, every repairing issue is unique. I could never really know what sort of experience I may have any day . There is always something new to look forward to once the work shift starts. Although …show more content…
While working with highly sophisticated avionics systems and electrical systems, I became completely fascinated with weather radars, flight management computers, and radio control units. As I got de opportunity to work with these systems more often, my knowledge and interest grew as well, arousing my curiosity about how those systems were designed, and what type of technological concepts were applied to make them. This made me want to further my education and me want to go back to college. I am certain NJIT is the institution that can help me achieve my career goals as well as my own personal enrichment. I am planning to get a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, mainly focusing on integrated circuits or