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Submission Number: 458
Submission ID: 1594
Submission UUID: 972b34c1-a74a-40b3-bf55-743a9dd0a001
Submission URI:/center/mortenson/form/webform-1367
Created: Fri, 03/14/2025 - 12:49
Completed: Fri, 03/14/2025 - 12:49
Changed: Tue, 05/06/2025 - 10:57
Remote IP address: 71.218.183.28
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Language: English
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Jenna
Monroe
She/Her
Wellington
Colorado
United States of America
80549
Major in Engineering Physics, minor in French, possible minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, or Global Engineering
English(5), French(4)
The summer between my sophomore and junior year I had the opportunity to study abroad for 4 weeks in Paris where I learned about French language and culture. This experience taught me so much not only about how to speak French better, but about culture and society outside of the U.S., as well as provided me with a worldly perspective that I continue to carry with me today.
I believe as a society it is important that we are aware and well educated of not only our country but the world around us, and my experience living in another country with a host family showed me the importance of having a broader perspective. I learned a lot of French history, music, art, cuisine, and geography, through hands-on experiences which led to much self reflection about my own culture and identity. Living in France taught me a lot about myself because of the self initiative I had to take and the independence I had to dive into. One of my greatest accomplishments was from this cultural experience in which I had to communicate with a language barrier and find my way in a foreign country all by myself. I truly found who I was in an environment in which I had to grow and advocate for myself.
Being able to see and learn about a country that completely differed from the United States allowed me to compare, contrast, and evaluate what I value in life and in society, as well as expanded my worldview and future goals. It is because of this learning opportunity that my goal of spending some of my life living in Switzerland and working at CERN developed. Being well travelled and worldly is something I pride myself on having traveled not only around the country but around the world by myself and with my family, and has helped shape who I am.
I believe learning about the world in a traditional classroom as well as with hands-on and in person experiences is important for the development of our ever expanding world because it builds empathy, perspective, and understanding among countries, people, and cultures, and I am grateful to have experienced a learning program that has further instilled these values in me and prepared me for the Global Engineering Program.
I believe as a society it is important that we are aware and well educated of not only our country but the world around us, and my experience living in another country with a host family showed me the importance of having a broader perspective. I learned a lot of French history, music, art, cuisine, and geography, through hands-on experiences which led to much self reflection about my own culture and identity. Living in France taught me a lot about myself because of the self initiative I had to take and the independence I had to dive into. One of my greatest accomplishments was from this cultural experience in which I had to communicate with a language barrier and find my way in a foreign country all by myself. I truly found who I was in an environment in which I had to grow and advocate for myself.
Being able to see and learn about a country that completely differed from the United States allowed me to compare, contrast, and evaluate what I value in life and in society, as well as expanded my worldview and future goals. It is because of this learning opportunity that my goal of spending some of my life living in Switzerland and working at CERN developed. Being well travelled and worldly is something I pride myself on having traveled not only around the country but around the world by myself and with my family, and has helped shape who I am.
I believe learning about the world in a traditional classroom as well as with hands-on and in person experiences is important for the development of our ever expanding world because it builds empathy, perspective, and understanding among countries, people, and cultures, and I am grateful to have experienced a learning program that has further instilled these values in me and prepared me for the Global Engineering Program.
As engineers, it is important to be aware of the world around us for every corner of the globe revolves around and needs engineering. From communities lacking clean water and/or electricity, to communities centered around industrialism and technology, engineering provides solutions and aid for every type of problem.
Having a broader perspective of the world and the people in it allows engineers to take into account many different ideas, mindsets, and approaches to problems, making problem solving and understanding our complex world easier. Being a well rounded person is what makes a good engineer too, for the more you have seen and understood the world, the more open your mind can be to different interpretations of the same problem, which allows a whole window of new solutions to be explored. When we have a limited view of our world, it becomes difficult to find meaning in one’s work, but when a global factor is introduced, the importance of engineering is more easily identifiable. Having been to a few countries outside of the U.S. including Fiji, France, Canada, Belize, Honduras, and Mexico, I have had the chance to see a wide variety of cultures who all depend on some form of engineering, which has only heightened my interest and encouraged me to continue in this field.
In addition to travel, being on my high school robotics team and working with a wide variety of people coming from unique backgrounds gave me the opportunity to see how different people view and interpret the world. By getting to know each other and having a deeper understanding of different communities and backgrounds, together we were stronger as a team because of the wide variety of information and contributions each member was able to provide.
Engineering is not exclusive to what is learned in school and you can learn just as much from travel, relationships, creativity, deep conversations, and life. Going to France to study in the summer between my sophomore and junior year taught me so much about the world, different cultures, and myself outside of the classroom which I continue to apply to my STEM classes today. I enjoyed learning about language and how the world is seen from different perspectives by talking to a wide variety of people. Education through all means is such an important part of our society - to be an educated voter, a productive member of society, and an open minded person - which are all important traits to be a productive engineer.
Having a broader perspective of the world and the people in it allows engineers to take into account many different ideas, mindsets, and approaches to problems, making problem solving and understanding our complex world easier. Being a well rounded person is what makes a good engineer too, for the more you have seen and understood the world, the more open your mind can be to different interpretations of the same problem, which allows a whole window of new solutions to be explored. When we have a limited view of our world, it becomes difficult to find meaning in one’s work, but when a global factor is introduced, the importance of engineering is more easily identifiable. Having been to a few countries outside of the U.S. including Fiji, France, Canada, Belize, Honduras, and Mexico, I have had the chance to see a wide variety of cultures who all depend on some form of engineering, which has only heightened my interest and encouraged me to continue in this field.
In addition to travel, being on my high school robotics team and working with a wide variety of people coming from unique backgrounds gave me the opportunity to see how different people view and interpret the world. By getting to know each other and having a deeper understanding of different communities and backgrounds, together we were stronger as a team because of the wide variety of information and contributions each member was able to provide.
Engineering is not exclusive to what is learned in school and you can learn just as much from travel, relationships, creativity, deep conversations, and life. Going to France to study in the summer between my sophomore and junior year taught me so much about the world, different cultures, and myself outside of the classroom which I continue to apply to my STEM classes today. I enjoyed learning about language and how the world is seen from different perspectives by talking to a wide variety of people. Education through all means is such an important part of our society - to be an educated voter, a productive member of society, and an open minded person - which are all important traits to be a productive engineer.
Our planet needs and deserves more people who care deeply about others, and I would love to surround myself with people and a program that allows me to prosper in the goal of making our world a better place through engineering, community, and kindness. I have had the opportunity to participate in programs that allow me to step outside my comfort zone, explore new possibilities, and broaden my perspectives, and I would love to continue to do so in college. Being in the Global Engineering program gives me that opportunity by learning about and engaging in different ways STEM can aid all parts of the world which would help me grow as an engineer and as a person.
I have enjoyed each of the engineering classes I have taken at my high school. I think by continuing to challenge myself and adding a more meaningful worldly experience to my classes will help me thrive. I would love to be a part of a community that wants to grow together. Global Engineering RAP would be a program I would do well in because of my supportive attitude towards others and my educational determination. This program is in depth and experience community driven, which I believe would help me grow as an engineer because of the wide variety of opportunities offered. This program would also allow for mentorship and leadership of others, like I have practiced on my robotics team, to foster a productive and inclusive environment.
I know others in this program will care about the world and others around them and surrounding myself with a wide variety of kind, hard working, and new people would make my college experience better and more fun. I would love to make the world a better place while growing as a person and I believe this program is a way I can do that.
I have enjoyed each of the engineering classes I have taken at my high school. I think by continuing to challenge myself and adding a more meaningful worldly experience to my classes will help me thrive. I would love to be a part of a community that wants to grow together. Global Engineering RAP would be a program I would do well in because of my supportive attitude towards others and my educational determination. This program is in depth and experience community driven, which I believe would help me grow as an engineer because of the wide variety of opportunities offered. This program would also allow for mentorship and leadership of others, like I have practiced on my robotics team, to foster a productive and inclusive environment.
I know others in this program will care about the world and others around them and surrounding myself with a wide variety of kind, hard working, and new people would make my college experience better and more fun. I would love to make the world a better place while growing as a person and I believe this program is a way I can do that.
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