SOP Sample for MS Food Science in USA | Internship Profile

Since childhood, I have heard my grandmother say "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away". Little did I realize that this simple yet inspiring thought would motivate me to choose food science as my profession. I was always intrigued by the idea of association of food, technology and nutritional status with human body and the progressions in utilization of food in relation to a dynamic human society. For an expanding population, it becomes a necessity to develop procedures for vigorous food production, handling and management. The visuals of mammoth food enterprises and their mass handling abilities on TV attracted my awe when I was young. As I grew and saw a greater amount of food being handled, it occurred to me that these processes and food varieties need to be healthy and sustainable. Since I became more interested to have some familiarity with the effect of food on human physiology, Biology and Chemistry seemed apt disciplines for me. So I chose Biology, Chemistry and Physics as my majors in high school which hardened my purpose to investigate food science after my school training.

Starting my academic career as I applied for a Bachelor's program in Food Technology at [UNIVERSITY_NAME], which is one of the main establishments in the country for this discipline, was the first step towards my goal. My short term goal is to excel in a Master's program in Food sciences while aiding in a significant research project undertaking and afterward to pursue and complete a Ph.D. Once I have completed my doctorate, I expect to seek after post-doctoral fellowship. In the long term, I envision myself as a researcher in a reputed multinational food research association to apply the skills and create and utilize new technologies for high quality safe products. I understand that this is an ambitious plan; however, I am certain that I have the potential and assurance to accomplish it. I think that it is invigorating to apply what I have realized.

Food science deals with every aspect of food manufacturing processes and combining scientific knowledge. The professional experience that I obtained during my residency has been a milestone in my journey. During the second year of graduation, I got an opportunity to fill in as an intern at [COMPANY_NAME], a main dairy industry in the locale of Punjab, where I was the in-charge of the Quality Control Laboratory. During my residency of 4 years, I effectively participated in product preparation and showcasing at the "Kisaan Mela" (also known as the 'Fair for the Farmers') led by [UNIVERSITY_NAME], where I alongside my kindred cohorts, prepared ready to serve (RTS) drinks, which was an innovative product and was enjoyed by the purchasers. Because of my proclivity towards beverages, I filled in as a trainee at [COMPANY_NAME], a main organization in Acid-Sugar Beverage industry. Here I took in the lab strategies and the testing methods continued in the business. Furthermore, I carried out a research project during my final year of undergraduate studies entitled "Development of variety Gluten free products". It is in this climate that I have learned how to compose a quality grant proposal, draft and carry out a project protocol, analyze and interpret data. I also contributed by conducting an extensive literature review and present a study.

In order to intensify research on Cereals and formulation of products, I got a traineeship opportunity at [COMPANY_NAME] during the last year of graduation. Not just restricted to the industrial methodologies at [COMPANY_NAME], I suggested various improvements in the product formulation and also researched about the latest technology that could be adopted for effective testing. All through my UG years, I used each chance tossed to hone my specialized abilities and mastery. The experience I collected by involving myself in scholastic tasks and in different enterprises ingrained a functional methodology. Not limited to the curriculum, I enrolled for two professional certificate courses namely, 'Food Nutrition and Health' by [UNIVERSITY_NAME] and 'Food Business' by the master chef [INSTRUCTOR_NAME], to broaden the spectrum of food functionality. I am keen for all intents and purposes applying the information produced from quality research. This has implied a predictable obligation to my investigations.

Additionally, I am satisfied to have been offered various freedoms to investigate a wide range of regions. There have been clubs to join, associations to have a place with and volunteer for. I have been important for the National Service Scheme (NSS). I have given food, and other fundamental necessities, participated in neatness and beautification drives. I have additionally gone through two years working in a group of volunteers in underprivileged regions in our city [CITY_NAME], assisting immigrants with working on their lives. I still remember with pleasure my Cereals technology lecture, where our instructor taught us about "the poor man's protein" and I am pleased to volunteer for various NGOs where besides the curricular teachings, I familiarized the people with the importance of food. One astonishing part of these encounters has been to perceive how associations assemble and persuade people help other people. In conclusion, as a reward for showcasing reliability in various administrative tasks around the University accommodation, I was recognized as the Hostel Block Prefect in my first year, which established administration abilities in me and made me more dependable.

India is a quickly growing non-industrial nation with a tremendous, undiscovered potential in the food and hospitality sector. The subsequently new and developing requirements of its tremendous populace, along these lines, additionally incorporate the correspondence area; truth be told, the advancement and creation of safe product is one of India's prime concerns. Albeit the nation has numerous food scientists represent considerable authority, specifically push regions, there is an unquestionable insufficiency of educated food researchers who have worldwide capability. I fantasize about getting back to my country with the accumulated information I have acquired from your Food Science program and offering this profound information to her administration. Your Master's program is the swiftest surest means to change my fantasy into the real world.

Moreover, the workforce at [UNIVERSITY_NAME] has the absolute best and most useful specialists in my spaces of interest as well as in different fields and this expansiveness is a basic resource. The division being a combination of extraordinary personnel and complex assets can help make and give me scholastically provoking and mentally invigorating climate to take my learning interaction to a more significant level. My correspondence with graduate understudies persuades me that there are magnificent day to day environments and a climate helpful for useful exploration.

I believe that my genuineness and determination, combined with my avidity for learning and experience, exhibits my designation for the Master's in Food Science at the acclaimed [UNIVERSITY_NAME]. The way that the instructive program immaculately lines up with my area of interest is significantly more legitimization for why I really want to look for my Master's from [UNIVERSITY_NAME]. At whatever point selected, I am sure of finishing your suppositions and taking in all of the challenges in this journey with you. Taking everything into account, I should thank the entrance advisory board for offering me the opportunity to propose my application.

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