Submission Number: 92
Submission ID: 419
Submission UUID: 27710d4d-0d74-4bfa-9592-b11589e71b30

Created: Sat, 05/15/2021 - 12:01
Completed: Sat, 05/15/2021 - 12:01
Changed: Tue, 09/03/2024 - 20:06

Remote IP address: 67.174.98.166
Submitted by:Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
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Samantha
Choe
she/her/hers
Highlands Ranch
CO
United States
80129
Applied Mathematics
English (5), Spanish (2)
I have been fortunate enough to travel to South Korea, Australia, and Mexico throughout my high school years. Both Korea and Australia were inspirational in their efficiency in transportation and recycling protocols. When I went to Australia, they were (and still are) facing a crisis within the Great Barrier Reef, and the amount of reef-safe sunscreen and public awareness towards the climate made me take a step back from where we stand in America. It reminded me that change, even one that seems as hopeless as our reefs dying is possible and that engineers and science can make an impact whether it be in developing sunscreen based with zinc or other environmental projects. South Korea is known for innovations in technology and as a visitor to the country, their everyday lifestyle was fascinating. Right after landing, we boarded the KTX, a high-speed electric train that was able to take us to the city of Ulsan, where my grandparents live. The efficiency of the train and the number of passengers it was able to hold while not emitting carbon gases was something I feel should be attempted in other countries. I visited Juarez, Mexico, three years ago on a volunteer trip. Our goal was to build a home for a family in need and visit elementary schools while we were there. Juarez was drastically different than anywhere else I have been, and the home-building process was quite educational. The house we made was two rooms with a kitchen that took two days to construct with a team of around 20 people. I will not pretend to be an expert in construction, but I know the energy source for the houses was solar and battery generated. For impoverished families, solar energy is a gift that not only is environmentally friendly but cost efficient as well. I believe solar and wind energy is the future for our world, and I hope that the Global Engineers at CU will allow me to learn more about clean energy and the implementation of these fuel sources. My travel experiences and Korean heritage have allowed me to begin my exploration of the world that I know the Global Engineering RAP will help me continue to pursue.
I would want the person living down the hall from me to be compassionate, fun, and welcoming. I grew up with three older siblings so I am used to having lots of people around and I am very excited to start meeting new people that I will be living with. I would want someone with who I can have a variety of conversations with, from schoolwork to traveling to music we like. Most importantly for me, I would want the person living down the hall to be open-minded and someone that I can knock on their door and be welcomed if I really am needing them. I know for me, my door will always be open to anyone nearby in case they ever need to talk. I also would want someone who is willing to explore with me. I love adventures whether it be skiing or hiking or trying new cuisines for dinner. I know anyone in this RAP can be my study buddy or hiking friend and that is the most appealing part to me.
I love traveling and learning about other cultures and languages. I took Spanish all through middle and high school and have briefly studied Korean and Brazilian Portuguese on my own. I hope to meet others with the same passion for learning foreign languages and share my love for them with others who may not currently think the same way as I do. Languages are fascinating because they are like a universal key and becoming fluent in one unlocks a whole population of people that you can now communicate with. I want to broaden my knowledge of other cultures, specifically in the engineering field. I feel this RAP is perfect to explore engineering from the perspective of wanting to make environmental and global changes with other science-minded people. I really like that I will be surrounded by others who have the same interest in changing worldwide issues and hearing about other cultures and abroad experiences from people who have backgrounds in these areas. I know that simple conversations with other community members will expand my world view and in turn, I hope that I can also share my own experiences with them. As an applied math major (or possibly mechanical engineer depending on how my first year goes) I know that career opportunities will range beyond the United States. I want to be flexible and able to live abroad for my career and collaborate with people who moved to the US for their job. I think of engineering as realistic problem solving and that can be applied to so many different fields and multinational companies, so I hope this RAP will be able to prepare me for future situations as an engineer. I want to be a friend to other Global Engineers and know I can gain so much from being a part of this group.
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