In Art class one afternoon, while my classmates distract themselves from the still life in front of us to discuss their favorite part of high school, I try to focus on tearing newspaper for my still life collage, but I cannot ignore them any longer. Someone rambles on about how much she loved freshman year, and someone else claims that sophomore year was the best. Facetiously, I mutter, "Well, junior year was definitely my favorite." I guess I said that...

The combination of the Brown Engineering Department and the Brown Curriculum has drawn me to apply to Brown. Because Brown does not have a core curriculum, I know that I will be taking classes and sharing an educational experience with people who want to be in those classes and are eager to learn. With Engineering as a department instead of a school, I have the flexibility to take an art or dance class that is outside of the Engineering curriculum....

Beyond school work, my interest in the field of Engineering has come from my hunger to solve problems and puzzles. I have always enjoyed the challenge that problem solving presents of figuring out how to logically break down an issue into smaller parts and put the pieces back together to find a solution. When I first spotted the Rubik's cube, I knew I needed to figure out how to solve it and make each face of the cube a solid...

Materials Engineering currently appeals to me most. After spending the past two years in Chemistry classes and the past year in Physics class, I have a basic understanding of both chemical and physical concepts. I am interested in learning about the use of Chemistry and Physics and how their theories can be applied to solve practical issues. I am curious to discover how I can put to use knowledge of Chemistry, Physics, and design and work with mechanic engineers to...

Engineering interests me as a major because it integrates my academic interests with my intellectual curiosities. Instead of being intimidated as the only girl in my Honors and Advanced Placement Physics classes, I have derived satisfaction from succeeding in math and science as a woman. From what I have heard, not only does Brown's theory based on engineering curriculum prepare me for graduate school, but also the ABET accredited engineering degree would allow me to enter the industry.