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<pre><code>I have always had a curiosity about roller coasters. Before I was even tall enough to set foot onto the towering beasts, I would search images and watch endless hours of roller coasters online. I ran home from school each day, and loaded Roller Coaster Tycoon, software, to build the craziest and intense roller coasters I could imagine. It was not a surprise that when my 6th grade science teacher announced that we would be building a model coaster out of tubing and wire, that I immediately went home and started doodling all night. I eagerly and enthusiastically helped my team construct the mini coaster, leading to our final presentation where we proudly presented our state of the art tube coaster to the class. My only regret was that I couldnt ride it.
This fascination has followed me since elementary school until now. Now that I am old enough to ride the rides, I cherish the rare moments I get to visit the amusement park. Nothing has captivated me more than the towering coasters such as Kingda Ka, or the unique ride design of Expedition Everest. My brother teases me for being excited for wanting to go to Disney Land, but my fascination is too great to be deterred.
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<p>I am intrigued by the design and mechanics of roller coasters. How was Intimidator 305 built so high? How does The Jokers Jinx accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in seconds? How does The Griffon pause in mid air before plummeting towards the ground? Its these mysterious and amazing spectacles that make me so awestruck by roller coasters. My enthusiasm is extracted by the amazing engineering feats of the technology.
But while Im always full of thoughts, I love solving problems as well. One of my favorite classes was the Intro to Engineering class I took at Johns Hopkins. Working with two other classmates, we were prompted to build a bridge made of spaghetti that would hold the most weight. However, while there were many possible solutions, our group worked long and hard on the computer simulation until we found the most efficient balance of weight, material, and strength. It was the most captivating project I have ever done, and our teamwork and dedication ended up winning us first place. Our bridge held a hefty 58.42 pounds compared to second places 22 pounds! That was the day I knew I would love majoring in Engineering.
Purdue has one of the best engineering colleges in the nation. I believe Purdue has the academic rigor and stimulation to quench my never ending thirst for answers, and improve my problem solving abilities. While I have taken many engineering classes in the summer and in school, I cannot suppress my desire to fully immerse myself in the discipline with like minded individuals who share my passion.
I have always aspired to engineer my own roller coaster and watch people soar through the sky and speed through tunnels. To be able to join the engineering college at Purdue would make that life long dream become a reality!</p>