I feel like I don't know anything
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:33 am
I'm currently applying for a master's of applied physics. They ask me to write a statement of purpose that includes what research in the department I would want to participate in if admitted.
When reading the research and the published research made by the groups of the department, I find myself very lost.
I can somewhat make out what the purpose of certain research is, but I certainly have not covered things similar to the research during my undergrad. Thus, I find myself barely knowing what research I want to participate in and how to express my interest in it since I don't know how to expand on the research nor formulate original ideas when it comes to such topics.
Any tips on how I can write something somewhat attractive to the committee?
How can I learn more about these subjects since I didn't really cover them in my undergrad courses?
I'm certainly interested in the science taking place but feel like an imposter who doesn't understand physics.
When reading the research and the published research made by the groups of the department, I find myself very lost.
I can somewhat make out what the purpose of certain research is, but I certainly have not covered things similar to the research during my undergrad. Thus, I find myself barely knowing what research I want to participate in and how to express my interest in it since I don't know how to expand on the research nor formulate original ideas when it comes to such topics.
Any tips on how I can write something somewhat attractive to the committee?
How can I learn more about these subjects since I didn't really cover them in my undergrad courses?
I'm certainly interested in the science taking place but feel like an imposter who doesn't understand physics.