2012年
Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
翻译：考虑到你的人生目标，谈谈你目前和未来的学术与课外活动可能会如何帮助你实现它们。
解析：AADPS分类I-c
字数限制：推荐500词
My lifetime goal is to be a true technical leader with a global vision, who can surpass the achievements of my father. Three decades ago, he arrived in Beijing as a penniless young man who wished to pursue a college education. Upon graduation, he earned the chance to work in a large state-owned enterprise. He was promoted all the way to the lucrative post of deputy manager, but he forfeited it in 2001 and founded his own real estate group, which started with X but has an annual turnover exceeding Y. At the age of 47, he does the unthinkable again by diverting considerable resources to the research and development of industrial construction, an entirely new sector in China.
Taking Father as my role model, I understand the value of knowledge. At school, Physics and Common Technology are two subjects that intrigue me the most. In the classroom of the former, I am fascinated by topics like rope and pulley system, superconducting, and momentum. Eventually, I carried out experiments with magnet and induction stove under the supervision of my teacher. The latter one teaches me the way to properly handle saw, drill press, and lathe. Having gradually comprehended the essence of applying theoretic knowledge in practical scenarios, I can create many elegant and efficient gadgets, a feat I am greatly proud of.
Moreover, I had the chance to hone my leadership during a summer program at Rutgers. There not only did I learn about yellow journalism, fallacy, and literary devices, but I also observed and embraced the diverse society. Once, several of my Chinese classmates and I were playing water polo, and some American kids asked to join. Out of curiosity, I accepted their request and ended up learning lots of new moves and tactics from them. Only then did I realize that they are on the New York State team. The encounter is one of the many that underscored the importance to blend into different social classes and be open-minded.
It did not take long for me to benefit from these experiences. When the managers of Z came to China to inspect our new skyscraper builder, I willingly served as their guide and translator. Thanks to my language proficiency, I could elaborate on intricate concepts such as “parallelogram framework” and “reusable concrete mold.” Impressed by the efficiency and reliability of the novel machine, the Norwegian building material manufacturer decided to strengthen the business tie. Superb communication and leadership skills even tightened my professional relationships with fellow Chinese colleagues. In meetings or on construction sites, I strove to learn from workers (who showed me the effective ways to lift heavy objects) and board members (who explained the motivations behind long-term goals) alike, treating them as my respectable mentors. I also took care to see things from other's perspectives, which allowed me to earn recognition and led me to entirely new worlds.
The prospect of Father’s new venture is obscure, yet he still willingly sacrifices short-term gain for the sake of creating affordable apartments and a sustainable environment, two crucial elements in the rapid urbanization process. Inspired by his vision, I intend to continue my education at the University of Texas, Austin. I find your Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium to be quite appealing. The same interdisciplinary approach and mission for the greater good will guide me to comprehend more intricate facets of engineering, business, and leadership in the future years. I will thrive in your diverse community, taking advantage of Dean’s Scholars Seminar, Pre-graduate School Internship, and more.
留学文书译文（机翻）：
我一生的目标是成为一名具有全球视野的真正的技术领导者，能够超越我父亲的成就。三十年前，他来到北京时还是一个身无分文的年轻人，希望接受大学教育。毕业后，他有机会在一家大型国有企业工作。他一路晋升到利润丰厚的副经理职位，但他在2001年放弃了这一职位，成立了自己的房地产集团，该集团从X开始，但年营业额超过Y。47岁时，他再次做出了不可思议的事情，将大量资源投入到工业建筑的研发中，这在中国是一个全新的行业。
以父亲为榜样，我理解知识的价值。在学校，物理和公共技术是我最感兴趣的两门学科。在前者的课堂上，我对绳索和滑轮系统、超导和动量等主题着迷。最后，我在老师的监督下用磁铁和感应炉进行了实验。后者教会我如何正确操作锯子、钻床和车床。在逐渐理解了将理论知识应用于实际场景的本质之后，我可以创造出许多优雅而高效的小玩意，这是我非常自豪的壮举。
此外，在罗格斯大学的一个暑期项目中，我有机会磨练自己的领导力。在那里，我不仅学到了黄色新闻、谬论和文学手法，而且还观察和拥抱了多元化的社会。有一次，我和几个中国同学在打水球，一些美国孩子要求参加。出于好奇，我接受了他们的要求，并最终从他们那里学到了很多新的动作和战术。直到那时我才意识到他们是纽约州队的。这是众多强调融入不同社会阶层和保持开放心态重要性的事件之一。
没过多久，我就从这些经历中受益匪浅。当Z公司的经理来中国视察我们新的摩天大楼建筑商时，我很乐意担任他们的导游和翻译。由于我的语言熟练，我可以详细阐述诸如“平行四边形框架”和“可重用混凝土模具”等复杂概念这家挪威建材制造商对这种新型机器的效率和可靠性印象深刻，决定加强业务联系。高超的沟通和领导技巧甚至加强了我与中国同事的专业关系。在会议或建筑工地上，我努力向工人（他们向我展示了举起重物的有效方法）和董事会成员（他们解释了长期目标背后的动机）学习，将他们视为我尊敬的导师。我也注意从别人的角度看问题，这让我赢得了认可，并引领我进入了一个全新的世界。
父亲新创业的前景并不明朗，但他仍然愿意牺牲短期收益，以创造经济适用的公寓和可持续的环境，这是快速城市化进程中的两个关键因素。受他的启发，我打算继续在奥斯汀德克萨斯大学学习。我觉得你们的知识创业联盟很有吸引力。同样的跨学科方法和追求更大利益的使命将引导我在未来几年中理解工程、商业和领导力的更复杂方面。我将在你们多元化的社区中茁壮成长，利用院长学者研讨会、研究生院实习等机会。
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