From my Purdue application essay I submitted this week two years ago:
At Purdue I'll meet like-minded people. Some of them
may be my best friends, others will leave an impact on me that will
further my growth as a person. I do my best in a large population, and
I'm confident that great people are in no short supply at Purdue.
How the fuck did I already know I'd be so happy here?
I can best explain why I want to be a part of Purdue
by the way I felt this past weekend. Early in the morning, I climbed
into my flight school's trusty Cessna Skyhawk, took off, and flew for
two and a half hours to a state I'd never been to. I made my first solo
cross-country flight with a mind full of healthy fear and a respect for
the responsibility I had as pilot in command of this machine.
And why have I been so nostalgic lately?
This education and the associated experiences would
shape me into the well-rounded, safe, and knowledgeable individual that
airline companies want to have flying for them. A pilot's educational
background, life experience, and knowledge set him or her apart from
another pilot with the same number of hours. I want to be that pilot who
has a rich and comprehensive education, who is interesting to talk to,
and flies safely and skillfully day in and day out. That's why I want to
be a Boilermaker
Ah, because I'm slowly becoming the person I wanted to be two years ago.
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