In this blog post, I will focus on the reasons behind my decision to choose Computational Statistics, as well as my academic, research, and career plans.

Motivation for Choosing This Major

During my sophomore year of high school, my homeroom teacher advised me—as I was contemplating my future career path—that Computer Science and Statistics are fields with very broad interdisciplinary applications, offering extensive opportunities for entering the workforce. This advice sparked my interest in Computational Statistics. I understand that the Department of Computational Statistics is a cutting-edge discipline leading the 21st century, offering comprehensive education and research that integrates Computer Science and Statistics.
Computer science and statistics are essential academic fields in a knowledge-based society. The role of computers and statistics in scientific research, analysis, and interpretation of results across all fields is growing increasingly significant. It is now impossible to even imagine engineering or the natural sciences without information technology, and statistical knowledge is emerging as an essential discipline not only in the natural and social sciences but also in economics and business administration.
As a multidisciplinary field, the Department of Computer Science and Statistics is highly creative and diverse, so I believe anyone who aspires to lead the future can realize their ambitions here. I wish to enroll at your university to develop in-depth knowledge of computer science and, building on that foundation, cultivate the ability to process large-scale data and perform statistical analysis.

Major Research (Areas of Interest and Research Plan)

First, I will strive to cultivate an understanding of statistics as a whole and develop computer skills to foster rational thinking and creativity. To become an expert in computational statistics, I intend to focus diligently on my major studies. During my freshman year, when it is easy to become complacent, I plan to prioritize language studies.
In my sophomore year, I will study various statistical theories, including regression analysis for understanding phenomena and predicting the future; statistical quality control necessary for improving product quality; time series analysis for economic fluctuations and forecasting; multivariate statistical analysis for clearly elucidating complex phenomena; experimental design for planning experiments; and sampling theory. In my third year, I plan to obtain the Information Processing Engineer certification and the Oracle International Certified Professional certification. In my fourth year, I intend to thoroughly prepare for studying abroad by focusing on English and the GRE, with the ambition of studying at MIT in the United States and completing a Ph.D. program.
Upon enrolling at your university, I will acquire fundamental knowledge in statistics and information processing. Building on this foundation, I aim to become a specialist capable of performing statistical analysis and computational information processing using real-world data from various fields of society.

Plans After Completing My Master’s Degree

Computational statistics plays a crucial role in the advancement of modern science as an interdisciplinary field that provides research methods not only in pure theory but also across all methodologies in the natural and social sciences. I intend to major in computational statistics and work as a statistical expert at a financial institution.
I aspire to grow into an outstanding professional who develops the diverse financial statistical models required in the field of financial analysis, studies their characteristics, and contributes to raising the standards of the financial industry. I aim to become a statistician capable of conducting in-depth research into statistical theory and correctly applying its methodologies. By pursuing more advanced studies at your university, I hope to contribute to enhancing the prestige not only of your institution but also of the Republic of Korea.

Personal Statement (Life Philosophy, Values)

My parents often said that nothing remained intact once it fell into my hands as a child—I would take anything I held and take it apart. Hearing this, I grew up with a vague notion that I might one day work in a field related to electricity or machinery.
As if to prove this, I would often fix household appliances without much difficulty whenever they broke down. I believe my tendency to tackle new things without fear likely stems from these childhood experiences.
Working alongside my father, who is in the field of information system development, I learned that statistics plays a crucial role. My father told me that while individuals need to know a lot of information to survive in this flood of data, it is even more important to know how to find the right information in the right place.
Influenced by my father, who majored in statistics, I came to believe that statistical thinking holds the key to determining whether vast amounts of data will become worthless junk or useful tools for analysis and judgment.