Four NOMAD buoys crossing the North Atlantic recorded a 13 degree drop in SST. And soon, a series of extreme weather events occurred before my eyes: hurricanes, snowstorms, and even cyclones that quickly pulled cool air from the upper troposphere, causing people to instantly freeze. These are the scenes I saw from The Day After Tomorrow, the movie that inspired my curiosity about atmospheric science in seventh grade. Although shocked by the catastrophe wrought by global warming in the film, I couldn't help but become keenly interested in how fresh water from melting polar ice caps has changed the current of the North Atlantic and how this movement caused a change in the Earth's current. climate. Later, as I gathered more information about climate, I became fascinated with the physical and dynamic mechanisms explaining atmospheric phenomena. And after three years of undergraduate studies in atmospheric sciences, beyond the starting point of fascination, I have taken concrete steps forward through my hard work, independence and creativity. During the first two years of my undergraduate studies, I dedicated myself to building a strong background in mathematics and physics. I constantly find pleasure in deriving mathematical formulas to experience in my mind the process of transforming physical mechanisms into something so succinctly beautiful. And the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University, the best school for this specialization in China, provided me with a rich environment to excel beyond the curriculum, debating and discussing issues with my professors. My curious and analytical attitude has made me one of the best students among my peers. Besides the basic training, the enthusiasm of tackling challenges independently also fueled ...... middle of paper ...... and physics, as well as improving my skills in analysis and programming before engaging in research will make it a more interesting experience. With a solid foundation, active practice, and enthusiasm for atmospheric science, I am now ready to embark on my graduate study journey. I am particularly attracted to the Ph.D. program in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UCLA because of its particular strength in theories of climate dynamics and simulation. And the innovative research topics, particularly Dr. Hall's research on climate feedbacks and regional climate dynamics, as well as Dr. Neelin's application of hierarchical climate modeling, are truly tempting. It is irresistible for me to continue my involvement in innovative research in atmospheric sciences, and I wish to start targeted graduate research projects as a further step towards my dream..