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Submission Number: 169
Submission ID: 851
Submission UUID: f7d552a0-5604-4154-8020-686d1d64da39
Created: Sat, 04/02/2022 - 20:50
Completed: Sat, 04/02/2022 - 20:50
Changed: Tue, 09/03/2024 - 20:06
Remote IP address: 76.120.71.93
Submitted by:Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
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Sophia
Hrywnak
she/her
Boulder
Colorado
United States
80303
Environmental Engineering
English (5), Spanish (4)
During Spring Break of eighth grade I went to Ecuador with my Spanish class, where I was immersed in the language after only studying Spanish for two and a half years. Coming from Boulder, where the culture is different, it is predominantly white, and we face noticeably distinct challenges from people in Ecuador, my experience was eye-opening. I had never been out of the United States before, and suddenly having the opportunity to interact with a variety of different people and practice speaking their language to improve my own skills was a valuable experience I will never forget.
Six days of the trip were spent on the Galápagos Islands. There, I got to see the potential impacts of climate change on its unique ecosystem first hand. Guides told us about the endemic plants suffering from the gradual increase in global temperatures of the ocean and atmosphere. They described how the economy of the islands is partly dependent on tourism attracted to this unique area, and if they are forced to shut down to prevent further harm to the ecosystem, their economy will suffer. Observing the reality of climate change and other environmental issues on both the natural and human world heightened my interest in studying their solutions through engineering.
Six days of the trip were spent on the Galápagos Islands. There, I got to see the potential impacts of climate change on its unique ecosystem first hand. Guides told us about the endemic plants suffering from the gradual increase in global temperatures of the ocean and atmosphere. They described how the economy of the islands is partly dependent on tourism attracted to this unique area, and if they are forced to shut down to prevent further harm to the ecosystem, their economy will suffer. Observing the reality of climate change and other environmental issues on both the natural and human world heightened my interest in studying their solutions through engineering.
The attributes of my ideal dormmates center around motivation and kindness. I would like this person to work hard on what they are doing and be willing to collaborate on classwork and projects so everyone is getting the most out of the experience: a study buddy. Having a hall of supportive, helpful, and noncompetitive people all working towards the same goal would make the RAP the most valuable. I would like them to be trustworthy, caring, and kind, so that we are all good friends. Finally, I would like them to care about school and want to do the best that they can, be a good team member, and be easy to work with.
I want to find and be involved in sustainable, equitable solutions that protect the future of our planet and humanity through environmental engineering with an additional focus on Spanish. Being part of the Global Engineering RAP will help me achieve this goal.
Climate change is not only a problem for the United States, but for the world. We will not be able to solve these pressing environmental issues if we are searching for solutions with limited perspectives. We need people from all over the world to come together and face these problems from a wide range of viewpoints to be most effective in our solutions. We need to understand that many situations are vastly different and need customized fixes to be the most effective. The Global Engineering RAP will allow me to expand my education past the classroom and out into the world where my studies will be more effective. Not only will I know I am making a difference, but I will also be able to learn from people with different backgrounds and cultures, where I will have the opportunity to learn about as many engineering topics as possible.
When I started the college application process, I knew I wanted to minor in Spanish because I will be able to communicate with more people. When I learned about the RAP program I knew that was the right direction to go. Not only will I practice my fluency, but it will also be from an engineering perspective that will be most valuable to me in my career. This, combined with the opportunity to expand my world past Boulder and the United States, will provide me with a unique experience and perspective to my training as an engineer that will prepare me for the various directions I could take it.
As a resident in the Global Engineering RAP community, I plan to be a hardworking, dependable, and compassionate friend. I am very motivated to do well in classes and in the program, and I am open to collaboration with my peers. I want to be someone that my peers are comfortable coming to with problems and someone that they can trust. When working in teams, I pull my weight and am open to new ideas and approaches. I think I will bring a positive and witty attitude to the residence that will help foster a cohesive environment.
Climate change is not only a problem for the United States, but for the world. We will not be able to solve these pressing environmental issues if we are searching for solutions with limited perspectives. We need people from all over the world to come together and face these problems from a wide range of viewpoints to be most effective in our solutions. We need to understand that many situations are vastly different and need customized fixes to be the most effective. The Global Engineering RAP will allow me to expand my education past the classroom and out into the world where my studies will be more effective. Not only will I know I am making a difference, but I will also be able to learn from people with different backgrounds and cultures, where I will have the opportunity to learn about as many engineering topics as possible.
When I started the college application process, I knew I wanted to minor in Spanish because I will be able to communicate with more people. When I learned about the RAP program I knew that was the right direction to go. Not only will I practice my fluency, but it will also be from an engineering perspective that will be most valuable to me in my career. This, combined with the opportunity to expand my world past Boulder and the United States, will provide me with a unique experience and perspective to my training as an engineer that will prepare me for the various directions I could take it.
As a resident in the Global Engineering RAP community, I plan to be a hardworking, dependable, and compassionate friend. I am very motivated to do well in classes and in the program, and I am open to collaboration with my peers. I want to be someone that my peers are comfortable coming to with problems and someone that they can trust. When working in teams, I pull my weight and am open to new ideas and approaches. I think I will bring a positive and witty attitude to the residence that will help foster a cohesive environment.
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