Below is the Sample Personal Statement for MS in Packaging
Oblivious to what a factory did, I was lost in making memories with my cousins as I played each evening at my uncle’s factory premises. I remember this profoundly because it was during this phase when I began understanding what the factory we played at did. The beautiful packaging of the items that were sold allured me invariably. Alongside, my admiration for agriculture and nature grew as I often visited my father’s farm on the weekends. However, as I grew I analyzed how a collaboration of these two interests could be consummated into productive output. Having explored various technical realms, I am now intrigued to continue my MS in Packaging where I would promote sustainable ways.
As an undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering, I have not only studied subjects that are under the umbrella, but also C, Java, and DBMS. All in all, I have a fair understanding of how data is used to transform raw information into a useful one. I got this understanding when I began working at Accenture. Initially, I was hired to be trained for SAP and ABAP; however, gradually, owing to my logical thought process, I was found suitable to work as a service control analyst for Surya and Sons Company. As soon as I joined this new department, I was asked to head the project, as my seniors had left for reasons unknown. In the six months where I worked in technical and management arenas, I continued to hone my skills in both these spheres. I showcased my leadership skills with credence as I could complete the project successfully within the timelines. What was surprising was that in a team of ten, 6 employees were completely new to the organization, and I was a newcomer who was administering their work. This was recognized by other members and I was appreciated for pitching in at the right time.
Moreover, I have volunteered at the Kautilya Creative Foundation. As a volunteer, I have diligently worked to spread social media awareness about various social issues for 6 months. This brought to the fore my skills to work with different mindsets and diverse backgrounds. During this tenure, I met people who had different viewpoints on carrying out an awareness program and were different culturally too. Here I understood the importance of perceiving others’ opinions and how to incorporate them into the action plan.
Apart from this, I am equally passionate about creativity and art. Due to this, I have ventured into a small business called, ‘Heartful Designs’. And two of my friends create such kits for art lovers who are at the elementary level. To use this kit, one need not have any specific learning in art and can still produce beautiful pieces. Post my association with ‘Kautilya Creative Foundation’, I decided to use the proceeds from this business towards social welfare. I use half the profits towards feeding the hungry and the homeless. I have realized that not every business needs to be solely for profit purposes and can have social welfare and community help as a motive too.
My comprehensive learning has enabled me to stabilize my goals to eventually plunge into the packaging business and become the platform where sustainable packing can be promoted in a full-fledged way. For this goal, I aim to study the MS in Packaging under the esteemed Professor at Edward University. I wish to study under Professor Monica Cox and dive deep into sustainable packaging. Her study on the environmental footprint assessment of packaging and the creation and design of sustainable packaging systems excites me.
The comprehensive exposure I have had has equipped me to confidentially embark on this new academic course in packaging. I am certain I will be able to learn and utilize the skills immaculately.
