I come from a family of teachers and was raised to believe that acquiring and sharing knowledge is an excellent way to make the world a better place and I seek to become equipped to do so. My love for and ability in mathematics and science became evident early in my life and has developed over time into a passion. I now hope to begin the next stage in my academic and life journey by joining the program and acquiring higher skills and knowledge, and research experience to enable me to pursue a Ph.D. and become a first-class researcher and teacher and so make a beneficial difference in the lives of many.
I have researched the various programs available to someone with my specific interests, skills, and goals. I regard your program as the best fit, mainly because of your institution’s high reputation for teaching and research. You also work in the areas that are of most interest to me, especially the interface between statistical physics and computer science. Computer modeling, which reduces physical experimentation, is the key to many future advances at comparatively low cost. I hope to be one of those making and enabling future advancements in this vitally critical area. I am familiar with the work of Professor XXXX and am keen to study under the guidance of teachers of such high repute and ability and to work with students who share my passion. I am also very attracted to learning in a country that is so geographically varied and beautiful and has such an impressive and exciting history, culture, and record of scientific achievement. My interests include art and literature, and France has contributed among the finest examples.
During my undergraduate studies, the emphasis was placed on the practical, so I acquired beneficial research experience and worked in experimental groups on computer science and physics projects. I am an excellent programmer and am familiar with various languages. Unaided, I developed a specific algorithm to classify structures during my undergraduate studies. My GPA score, student ranking, scholarship award, and prizes for my work will indicate the considerable potential I am determined to fulfill.
I possess the essential characteristics of an excellent researcher, such as the ability to think creatively and originally, determination, high-level communication skills, and the willingness to collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common goal. I look forward to developing these further in the program.
I have proven ability in several areas of the curriculum; I have an academic background that includes significant research and practical engagement, and I have an excellent record of achievement in my studies and experimental work. I assure the reader that I shall apply myself with my customary diligence and enthusiasm to excel rather than merely succeed, achieve my own goals, and add, as far as I can, to the institution’s luster.
Thank you for considering my application to the Master's Degree Program in Computer Science.
Master’s Computer Science Personal Purpose Statement