PERSONAL STATEMENT/ACADEMIC INTEREST I am applying to the Master of Science Program in Geodesy and Survey Engineering at the China University of Geosciences. I want to study this course because of my passion for research and training. The University of China University of Geosciences is chosen for this study because of the improved technology in the field of Geodesy and Survey Engineering. China as a country is a desired place of study because of the leading role in Innovation, Development and Production of virtually all things used in developing and developed nations. I studied Surveying & Geo-informatics at National Diploma, ND (2 years), Higher National Diploma in Surveying & Geo-informatics, HND (2year), Professional Diploma in Surveying and Geo-informatics (11/2 years) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, PGD (2 years). I am a Registered Surveyor by the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON). I had been involved in many Surveying Projects in the country. This degree will make me to acquire more skills & knowledge in the field of Geodesy and Survey Engineering to be able to research more and teach in my choosing career. I understand that your university is among the top ranking institutions in the country. High quality Education, excellent methods of teaching, academic motivation in students and the general perception around to excel have led me to seek admission in your university. I think that having such a sound academic environment at a reputed university such as yours, I will be able to explore my potentials to the maximum.