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3/2 students declare their majors by the start of their first term at Caltech, after which they take major specific courses. Dual degrees cannot be in the same major unless the programs differ substantially.

If you had to choose a major today, what would you choose? Why do you think Caltech is the right place to pursue this interest? Why did you choose that area of interest? (Min: 100/Max: 200 words)

3/2项目学生入学时即确定专业，随后修读专业课程。双学位不得选择相同专业（课程设置显著差异者除外）。

若今日必须选择专业，您会选什么？为何认为加州理工是发展此兴趣的理想之地？该领域为何吸引您？（100-200词）

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Why do you want to continue your studies through the 3/2 program at Caltech? What are you hoping to accomplish that you cannot do at your current institution? (Min: 200/Max: 400 words)

为何选择加州理工3/2项目继续学业？您希望实现哪些在当前院校无法达成的目标？（200-400词）

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Your STEM Present - STEM Curiosity

Regardless of your STEM interest listed above, take this opportunity to nerd out and talk to us about whatever STEM rabbit hole you have found yourself falling into. Be as specific or broad as you would like. (Min: 50 / Max: 150 words)

您的STEM现状 - 科学好奇心
不论前文所述兴趣方向，请尽情展现您对某个STEM领域的痴迷探索。可具体可宽泛。（50-150词）

Your STEM Past - STEM Experiences

At Caltech, we investigate some of the most challenging, fundamental problems in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We are interested in learning more about your engagement with STEM.

您的STEM过往 - 科学经历
在加州理工，我们研究科学技术工程数学领域最具挑战的基础问题。我们想了解您的STEM参与度。

Please share two STEM-related experiences:

① Tell us how you initially found your interest and passion for science or any STEM topic, and how you have pursued or developed this interest or passion over time. (Min: 100 / Max: 200 words)

② Tell us about a STEM-related experience from the last few years and share how and why it inspired your curiosity. (Min: 100 / Max: 200 words)

请分享两段STEM经历：

① 最初如何发现对STEM的兴趣与热情，以及如何持续发展这份热忱（100-200词）

② 近年某次激发您好奇心的STEM经历及其缘由（100-200词）

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The creativity, inventiveness, and innovation of Caltech's students, faculty, and researchers have won Nobel Prizes and put rovers on Mars. But Techers also imagine smaller-scale innovations every day, from new ways to design solar cells to how to 3D-print dorm decor to experimenting in the kitchen. How have you been a creator, inventor, or innovator in your own life? (Min: 200 / Max: 250 words)

加州理工师生们的创造力与创新性已赢得诺贝尔奖并将探测器送上火星。但师生们日常也进行小规模创新：从太阳能电池设计到3D打印宿舍装饰，再到厨房实验。您在生活中如何扮演创造者/发明者/创新者角色？（200-250词）

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Caltech's values include respect for a diversity of thoughts and ideas. How have you cultivated this value in your own life? (Min: 50 / Max: 200 words)

加州理工重视思想多样性。您如何培养这一价值观？（50-200词）

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① If there are aspects of your life or social or personal identity that you feel are not captured elsewhere in this application, please tell us about them below. (Max: 150 words)

① 若申请材料未充分体现您生活/社会/个人身份的某些方面，请在此说明。（150词上限）

②When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through marathons of coding, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speed-cubing to participating in varsity athletics to reading romance novels. What is a favorite interest or hobby, and why does it bring you joy? (Max: 100 words)

② 当不观星、不用显微镜或不编程时，加州理工学生有着从速解魔方到校队运动到言情小说等广泛爱好。您最爱的兴趣或爱好是什么？它为何带给您快乐？（100词上限）

③ Did you have a hard time narrowing it down to just one interest or hobby? We understand – Caltech students like to stay busy, too – tell us about another hobby or interest! (Max: 50 words)

③ 难以仅选一项爱好？我们理解——加州理工学生也喜欢充实生活——请再分享一个爱好吧！（50词上限）

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OPTIONAL: Have you had any extenuating circumstances (such as limited course selection or disruptions), that have affected your coursework, but that are not described elsewhere in your application? If so, tell us about them here.

可选：是否有影响课业的特殊情况（如课程选择受限或中断）且未在申请其他部分说明？若有请在此描述。