Statement of IntentMy first contact with economics came from my father, a logistics manager. The interesting stories he told me from his work stimulated my youthful sense of curiosity and passion for economics. At the same time, I looked at the antiquated and ineffective technology used to make decisions and hoped that one day I could address the problems. The first agricultural economics course I took at Purdue was Microeconomics for Food and Agribusiness, taught by Dr. Frank Dooley. His heuristic teaching style and fabulous content drew me into the world of agricultural economics. I have found that huge principles of life can be explained through these basic economic concepts, such as diminishing utility and opportunity cost. Agricultural economics has really broadened my horizons. Applied Econometrics, by Dr. James Eales, quickly increased my interest through the combination of mathematics; statistics together with economics served to demonstrate theories which I found stronger and made greater sense to me. My focus on mathematics, reflected by attending high-scoring Math Olympiad classes for six years, served as a springboard for studying econometrics. Therefore, I double majored in Applied Agricultural Economics, which means I have to double my efforts to study compared to others. And I did all the Agricultural Economics courses with excellent grades and with a minor in Food and Agri-Food Management. I appreciate my horticultural background as a great support for my research in Agricultural Economics as I intimately know the biological characteristics and production cycles of crops. My research interest became specific while studying agricultural prices and business decision-making techniques. I have reviewed a simulated product, once on......half of the paper......none. I read meticulously but slowly, which makes it difficult to score points on the tense verbal test with limited time. I am willing to give myself as much time as necessary to complete the reading. As an undergraduate, I was still a successful student despite being a slower reader, and I don't think that will hinder my success in graduate school. All in all, with my personality and academic abilities, I believe that my interest in the area of ​​agricultural economics can make me well-suited and very dedicated to the next life of research. If I am admitted to the program, I will choose the thesis option and gain deeper and more professional knowledge. After obtaining my master's degree, I hope to obtain a doctorate to prepare me as a professor or researcher after my studies. I really appreciate your kind consideration of my candidacy and it will be a significant milestone in my life.