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    The document is a statement of interest from an applicant for a mining engineering program. The applicant discusses their interest in mining engineering due to its important role in society and variety of industries. They see it as a field that combines their purpose and passion. The applicant also highlights their strong academic background in mathematics and sciences and experience in fluid flow projects, noting the importance of fluid flow in mining. They believe studying mining engineering at the University of British Columbia would provide research opportunities to further their knowledge and career goals of working for a major exploration firm or in academia upon returning to their home country of Ghana.

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    The document is a statement of interest from an applicant for a mining engineering program. The applicant discusses their interest in mining engineering due to its important role in society and variety of industries. They see it as a field that combines their purpose and passion. The applicant also highlights their strong academic background in mathematics and sciences and experience in fluid flow projects, noting the importance of fluid flow in mining. They believe studying mining engineering at the University of British Columbia would provide research opportunities to further their knowledge and career goals of working for a major exploration firm or in academia upon returning to their home country of Ghana.

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    The document is a statement of interest from an applicant for a mining engineering program. The applicant discusses their interest in mining engineering due to its important role in society and variety of industries. They see it as a field that combines their purpose and passion. The applicant also highlights their strong academic background in mathematics and sciences and experience in fluid flow projects, noting the importance of fluid flow in mining. They believe studying mining engineering at the University of British Columbia would provide research opportunities to further their knowledge and career goals of working for a major exploration firm or in academia upon returning to their home country of Ghana.

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    Statement of Interest 2

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    The document is a statement of interest from an applicant for a mining engineering program. The applicant discusses their interest in mining engineering due to its important role in society and variety of industries. They see it as a field that combines their purpose and passion. The applicant also highlights their strong academic background in mathematics and sciences and experience in fluid flow projects, noting the importance of fluid flow in mining. They believe studying mining engineering at the University of British Columbia would provide research opportunities to further their knowledge and career goals of working for a major exploration firm or in academia upon returning to their home country of Ghana.

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    STATEMENT OF INTEREST

    Mining Engineering

    "A man is just like a mine rich in gems of inestimable value.

    Education can, alone, cause it to, reveal its treasures,

    And enable mankind to benefit there from."

    I want to study Mining Engineering because of its increasingly significant role in our society, particularly
    across a variety of industries from mining to environmental technology. It is an extremely versatile
    subject which provides a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and manufacture of a
    wide range of products, an aspect that I look forward to learning about. And I am in pursuits of such
    education which can let me explore the wealth of knowledge. I am really fortunate because mining
    engineering is the domain where my purpose and passion mingle. It is my earnest contention that an
    undergraduate education in engineering helps one to comprehend the fundamental principles of science
    in such a way that one is able to successfully apply these principles to real life situations and obtain
    optimal solutions. This knowledge, when coupled with dedicated graduate study in ones specialized field
    of interest would be the ideal preparation for a career in applied research and industry. It is for this
    reason that I wish to pursue graduate studies. As a native of Ghana I am very much aware of the
    potential mineral and chemical wealth of my country. Our environmental mining resources are of
    massive proportions, but we suffer at present from a shortage of truly acquired skilled and trained
    technical staff to develop the extraction industry. I am a student with strong academic background in oil
    and gas engineering and I am very eager to further my knowledge and expertise through from a top-
    ranking university, with a view of returning to my homeland to help to realize its potential for great
    wealth and all that this could bring to my fellow citizens. It’s clear to everybody that the functioning of
    the modern world depends on the availability of mineral resources, and will continue to do so until a
    new technology emerges. As known global reserves of minerals reach their peak production capacities
    there will be few more important jobs in the world in the immediate future than that of the mining
    engineer. My ambition is to complete a degree and then work for a major exploration firm. I know that
    this is a field which deals with the most complex technical and engineering challenges in the industry,
    and would involve working in the most extreme condition on earth – the artic, the desert and in the
    deep oceans, it is a challenging prospect, but a very rewarding one offering the chance to work with
    come brilliant thinkers and to use technology beyond.

    I believe my strengths lie in mathematics. I have been taking extra math classes that have improved my
    organization and problem-solving skills. Trigonometry is the area that I enjoy especially because of the
    challenge of solving problems that incorporate identities, algebraic methods, and trigonometric
    properties. Right from my childhood I have recognized myself have a great entice towards the field of
    mathematics and general science. During my higher secondary education, I showed in mathematics and
    science and in order to supplement the education that I received in school, I became habitual eager of
    science magazines and books. As a direct consequence of this I came to know of the latest development
    in the science and engineering. Also, the study of physic and chemistry throughout my undergraduate
    studies has enabled me to develop my interest further, for my physics coursework I researched the area
    of the fluid flow, which I immensely enjoyed. I am aware that fluid flow plays an important part in
    mining and this was an area which was touched upon during my three months placement at a local
    engineering company and I was involved in a number of project led the head engineer.

    Outside engineering I have a passion for football, competing at home in the regional championship
    matches as goal keeper. I like the unique position of goalie as it feels good to be such a lynchpin for the
    whole team. Although a match can involve being out of play much of the time, I maintain a high level of
    fitness. I belong to my local Athletics Club and my special event is the 400 meters hurdles. I have taken
    part in several charity events to raise enough to start building a new athletics track.

    I have stayed in Ukraine for five years and I have witnessed first-hand the extreme difference between
    the traditional, rural way of life, with few mechanized or engineered tools, with the expansion and
    development of the city and the mining companies itself. Eastern Europe is still in a phase of active
    growth, despite the global recession and my desire to study in the Canada is also motivated by my
    interest in other European cultures. Experiencing university life and living in Canada for two years will
    expand my horizons and enable me to play an even greater contribution when I return to my homeland
    country and then work for a major exploration firm.

    University of British Columbia could be an ideal platform to realize my aspirations. In my opinion, the
    University with its commendable research facilities and renowned faculty will provide me with a suitable
    environment to pursue graduate studies in mining engineering. By providing me with ample opportunity
    for acquisition of knowledge and a concurrent process of self-discovery, I am sure the graduate program
    will groom me to conducting independent research and serve as a launch pad for a research career
    either in the industry or the academia. I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and sociable. My
    analytical skills are strong and I have much initiative as well as enjoying working in a team. I am fully
    aware of the high level commitment and perseverance required for postgraduate studies, and I believe
    my aptitude, dedication and motivation will see me through the challenge. I look forward to a favorable
    decision regarding an admission. Thank you immensely for considering my application.

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