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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The knowledge acquired in schools and colleges, I believe is not an


education, but the means to it. It is this belief that makes me ‘a student to
the end of my days’: the obvious direction being curiosity towards
exploration.

One of the memories of my childhood I deeply cherish is that of my


first day in school. I distinctly remember my eyes watering as my parents
bade me good-bye leaving me in an alien environment. We were made to
draw pictures of familiar objects, my teacher recited rhymes in a soothing
voice and by the end of the day I began to love school. I was fortunate to
have begun with a good early education and as I grew, my interests and
ability were inclined towards the physical nature of the universe. Science
unraveled many a mystery for me math challenged me and gave me joy.
Learning itself became key to my life.

  My respect for education and inclination towards applied science


drove me to opt for math, physics and chemistry in my higher secondary
education. After completing my high school, I felt that Engineering would
be the area, which would give me the opportunity to learn and explore how
the fundamentals of science are applied to create technology for practical
and real purposes. Moreover, my innate strengths have always been
creative abilities and the power of imagination; which made me take up a
discipline that would allow me to channel them in the best possible way.
Thus, Mechanical engineering was a direct consequence of my convictions.
Subjects like CAD/CAM, METAL CUTTING&MACHINE TOOLS,
MACHINE DRAWING, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT,
AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING, AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING,
DESIGN OF MACHINE MEMBERS 1 & 2, ROBOTICS etc., revealed to
me limitless horizons in the field of Mechanical Engineering. My
undergraduate study was a richly rewarding experience, during which I
have participated various Industrial training programs.

The pursuit for knowledge has been the supreme goal in my life.  We
are in an era of global and technological changes where boundaries are fast
disappearing and the greatest challenge tomorrow holds for us is to manage
continuity of change. To satiate my curiosity and to fulfill my ambitions I
have decided to pursue a masters program in Mechanical Engineering. I
would like to get involved in research work in this area. Although there is a
vast scope for research in this area, the scope for research in India is
limited. The need for exposure to a wider environment has prompted me to
seek an opportunity to study in the United States. The ever-increasing part
played by computers in every discipline of Engineering and their synergetic
role in manufacturing procedures called ‘Computer Integrated
Manufacturing’ or CIM has encouraged me to learn various design
application software packages.
             
To tell you more about my interest, the final year project Leaning Motor
Vehicle which aims at replacing the triple link of the 2 wheeler handle with a
parallelogram link and having two front wheels with independent
suspension forks and makes it a LMV which can travel off road without any
difficulty which was an opportunity to gain knowledge in Mechanical Engg.
The 4 years degree undergraduate course has not only provided me strong
fundamentals, but also has encouraged me to learn more and goaded me to
continue research related activities. My immediate career objective is a
master’s degree in Engineering followed by a PhD and research oriented
career in industry or academia. The choice of a good university with a
faculty dedicated to teaching and research and an atmosphere conducive to
learning, thus becomes extremely necessary.

        After going through your website I found that by taking graduate
studies at university of new heaven, I would be able to venture out into
various subject domains and also develop a strong sense of independence
coupled with responsibility and self-reliance, characteristic of the American
culture. It would also help me to learn global standards in this field and
become aware of the worldwide competition, which I consider would be a
great help for me to make a strong contribution in the field of Mechanical
Engineering. Your university with its unique graduate program in
Mechanical Engineering and with its commitment to foster intellectual
excellence is remarkable and attractive to embark upon an academic
career.         

  I would be glad if given a research or a teaching assistantship


because in addition to easing the financial burden on me, it would go a long
way in preparing me for a career in research and teaching. I look forward to
a challenging career in research which may even be arduous and
demanding at times but I am confident that with my sincerity and
dedication, I will be able to make a meaningful contribution to the on going
research developments and live up to the high standards expected off your
university.

Given an opportunity, I shall strive to channel my unbridled efforts


into more productive avenues.

 
POLIMERU RAJASHEKHAR

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