Wednesday, December 11, 2013

My journey to this juncture in my life begins with my views and passion for architecture.  Having grown up in Indonesia, I have a different perspective on things.  Indonesia is a place that has grown significantly over the past few decades and with this growth and prosperity so has advances in design and in thinking.  While Indonesia has always had admirable architecture, even in the previous years, the last decade or so has seen the growth of breathtaking and amazing designs that are a product of Asian and Western influences.  The new skyscrapers and towers that now adorn Indonesias horizon reflect the growing spirit and influence that architecture has had on me and my future.  I see architecture not only a combination of art and technology but an expression of the life and spirit of people. 

The streets of Indonesia would not feel as vibrant or as lively were it not for the architecture and design of some of the buildings.  In fact, based on the architecture of a place, the people who visit and walk around have different sentiments or feelings based on the designs. 

Having seen the world from this view, I believe that KMD Architects is the best place for me to get my education because it has been said, however, that desire and natural talent are nothing if they cannot be harnessed properly.  In order to harness these talents, I firmly believe that taking my internship in architecture at this firm would be the best way to achieve this.  One of the many wonderful concepts I have learned from my parents is to strive for excellence while balancing life with other activities and contributions.  It is this fine balance that I feel will be provided if I am accepted in this program.  I strongly feel that in order to reach my full potential I need to be in an environment that best caters to my interests and goals.  Given the global reputation that this firm enjoys as being one of the leading architectural firms in the country, it would serve me well to be able to gain the knowledge that your architectural firm can impart upon me. 

In line with my decision to pursue my internship with this firm, I understand that there are more opportunities for those who receive the extra training necessary to be ahead in todays competitive world.  I feel that in order for me to gain an advantage in the field of architecture and design, I need to devote more time and energy in learning more about the recent developments in this field.  This will enable to pursue my career as a successful artist and architect.

There are many qualities and accomplishments that I can mention as being the keys to my success.  In the realm of the academe I have overcome several challenges and maintained respectable grades in several subjects.  In the realm of extracurricular activities, I have managed to keep myself involved in several activities off and on campus.  In the realm of personal matters, I have managed to maintain friendly and strong relationships with several people.  I guess the one thing that brings all of these accomplishments and achievements together comes from the fact that I have worked hard for all of these.  These things did not just happen over night and neither did I just get lucky.  All the things that I am proud of and have accomplished, I have achieved through my hard work and perseverance.

This is why I would have to say that with my work ethic I will be able to succeed in this task.  I have always believed that there is no task too difficult that one cannot accomplish as long as one tries hard enough.  There are no mountains to high to climb as long as one has the heart and the determination to succeed.  It is this indomitable spirit which I possess that I consider as my greatest asset and it is this asset which I hope will allow me to become a valuable and valued member of this campus community.

I feel that my narration of all these experiences and characters strengths serves to outline my personality and the contributions that I can give to this firm.  I am well aware that there may be other individuals who are vying for the same slot but I am also confident that given my determination and my qualifications I will be given this unique opportunity to enrich my personal knowledge and the educational experience of others.

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