My name is Sandeep Jaganath, and I am an engineering undergraduate student at the National University of Singapore. I expect to graduate in July 2009 with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
I am an Indian national, and did my schooling in India. Having been raised around a typical South Asian bias towards engineering over other faculties meant that I always favoured Engineering as my choice for university education. My deeper interest in physics and mechanics prompted me to apply for the Mechanical Engineering course at NUS, with eventual success.
I am an individual with varied interests. Aside from recreational sport, I am passionate about issues of animal rights, environment, health and nutrition. I have participated in projects such as movie screenings, exhibitions and other events both on and off campus to promote awareness on these subjects. I am also an avid reader and a member of several internet discussion forums on these issues. My pursuit of extra-curricular interests has helped me keep in touch with the problems, needs and evolving nature of the society and the world around me.
The broad-based curriculum at NUS has equipped me with knowledge in faculties such as the arts, economics and science as well. Having to take care of myself in a foreign country away from family has taught me to manage resources and responsibilities independently.
I am confident that the skills, values and knowledge I have acquired over the years will help me tackle challenges successfully and make the most of the opportunities to come.