I find that this cluster dives deeper into subjects that I have merely tasted, yet would like to get more in depth in. Quantum mechanics has always been a field I have admired because of how it sparks curiosity in my analytical side. Just as how I yearn to not just be able to utilize but to understand complex mathematical algorithms, I want to be able to know how quantum mechanics functions in our universe; this field plays a huge role in mankind’s scientific achievements. It is a field with groundbreaking accomplishments that will alter the scientific world as we know it, just like Einstein’s theory of relativity. Additionally, nanotechnology has also been one of my childhood mysteries- I would love to find out more about applications to this
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As I learned more in school, I realized with every piece of information I absorbed, an inexplicable childhood mystery was unraveled, and the world didn’t seem so confusing and random anymore. Later, as I dove into the world of math, I noticed that numbers and patterns seemed to "click" together when concepts and ideas revealed how they are related to one another. Like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, I find I really enjoy the feeling of satisfaction when I finally comprehend how things conform with one another. I strongly believe that studying math and science enriches and satisfies my mind with knowledge. I find that I value the opportunity to challenge myself in math and science classes in order to gain a deeper understanding of these subjects, and to help me succeed in life. For example, in Trigonometry-Precalculus Honors, I am constantly faced with the obstacle of learning and applying difficult concepts. Therefore, I must break down the ideas, taking the time and patience to slowly learn the material. Persevering, I continue to work until I achieve absolute comprehension- until I feel what I had thought was difficult at first has become easy. This feeling of mastery is what I find rewarding; it is something that pushes me to pursue STEM fields. I hope that a month at COSMOS will assist my pursuit of knowledge and understandings in the topics of math and science, as well as answer many questions I have had relating to the courses I have chosen- both of which are topics I have been fascinated with since a child. Overall, I look forward to learning new material while challenging myself in a way that yields a rewarding
As I learned more in school, I realized with every piece of information I absorbed, an inexplicable childhood mystery was unraveled, and the world didn’t seem so confusing and random anymore. Later, as I dove into the world of math, I noticed that numbers and patterns seemed to "click" together when concepts and ideas revealed how they are related to one another. Like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, I find I really enjoy the feeling of satisfaction when I finally comprehend how things conform with one another. I strongly believe that studying math and science enriches and satisfies my mind with knowledge. I find that I value the opportunity to challenge myself in math and science classes in order to gain a deeper understanding of these subjects, and to help me succeed in life. For example, in Trigonometry-Precalculus Honors, I am constantly faced with the obstacle of learning and applying difficult concepts. Therefore, I must break down the ideas, taking the time and patience to slowly learn the material. Persevering, I continue to work until I achieve absolute comprehension- until I feel what I had thought was difficult at first has become easy. This feeling of mastery is what I find rewarding; it is something that pushes me to pursue STEM fields. I hope that a month at COSMOS will assist my pursuit of knowledge and understandings in the topics of math and science, as well as answer many questions I have had relating to the courses I have chosen- both of which are topics I have been fascinated with since a child. Overall, I look forward to learning new material while challenging myself in a way that yields a rewarding