PROMPT:please write an essay describing your career goals, interests, and experiences.

ANSWER:The Trip to Understanding
Surrounded by thousands of stars, the sound of waves, and newly made friends, I sat atop the Sagitta, headed towards the Galapagos Islands, awestruck by nature’s beauty. During the trip, I realized that I must dedicate my life to understanding the causes of the universe’s beauty. In addition, the eight day excursion taught me several valuable lessons that will allow me to get the most out of life.
Although the first few hours on the splendid sailboat brought a mild feeling of nausea, I could not wait to see the vast diversity of tortoises, iguanas, and sea lions. Our days on the tour typically featured two activities, beach or dock landings (dry or wet), or snorkeling. While it was light we laughed, explored, and listened to the naturalist explain Darwin and his theories. During the barrenness and silence of the night we sat upon the deck wondering how and why all of this was created. While reflecting, I realized that individuals must have their own direction. All captains know that they must carry complete maps to reach their destinations; they do not allow others to hold their maps for them. Similarly, surrounded only by waves, sky, and silence, I recognized the need to remain individually focused on my life’s goal of understanding the physical universe.
During our last hike together we climbed over a thousand steps (600m) to the summit of Bartolome. Here I was treated to some truly stunning views of Sullivan Bay, Santiago, and Pinnacle Rock. It is a pretty desolate island with mostly dried shrubbery like cacti and a few lava lizards running about, what makes this island so special is the fact that up there, one can be totally peaceful and realize how they view the world. I discovered that to have the most accurate view of the world, I must be dedicated to climbing the biggest mountains I can find. Too often people merely saunter across a flat valley without ascending because they content themselves with the scenery. The mountain showed me that I cannot content myself with the scenery.
When night fell upon the summit, I stared at the slowly appearing stars until they completely filled the night sky. Observing the Milky Way Cloud, I felt a great sense of insignificance and purpose. I experienced the prevailing want to understand the birth and reasons of these experiences. Despite the windy conditions and chilly temperatures, I could not tear myself away from the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe. Similarly, I cannot retreat from my goal of understanding the universe. The trip also strengthened my determination to climb the mountain of knowledge while still taking time to gaze at the wondrous scenery.

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