In 1978, I entered Tohoku University, into the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology. Votes: 21
Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other things, a copy of my official family register. After much mental anguish, they decided to inform me of the secret of my birth. Votes: 14
The Faculty of Technology of Tohoku University is renowned for its tradition of practical studies. Votes: 12
I suppose the reason I chose electrical engineering was because I had always been interested in electricity, involving myself in such projects as building radios from the time I was a child. Votes: 11
My natural mother died one month after I was born, apparently due to giving birth at an advanced age. Votes: 9
My grandmother valued even the smallest of things. Votes: 8
From my father, I learned the importance of working sincerely at things to which I had committed myself, and to persevere untiringly even in the face of little progress. Votes: 7
The thought grew strong in me that since I had gone to the trouble of being born, I might as well be useful in helping people live long and healthy lives. And this thought has always resided in the back of my mind. Votes: 6
In such an environment, I was able to study things that could be of immediate usefulness to the world. That learning experience undoubtedly served me well when I eventually entered the work force. Votes: 5
However, the occasional visit of success provides just the excitement an engineer needs to face work the following day. Votes: 4
Most of the work performed by a development engineer results in failure. Votes: 4
When it came time to find employment, I set my sights on becoming an engineer at a home electronics manufacturer, a field that was closely related to my major at university. Votes: 4
The tenacious character I've possessed since I was a small child propelled me to successfully meet this challenge, and I was able to safely gain acceptance to the university of my choice. Votes: 4
I cannot say that I was a particularly diligent student, especially during the lower grades. Votes: 4
Find your own dream! Keep this dream and take good care of it and then sometime you will accomplish something [and feel the intense satisfaction that only the achievement of a long held, worthwhile goal can give]. Votes: 3