In high school, I took my first computer science class and was hooked. I realized that writing code is extremely fun and rewarding when the code finally works. I joined the Computer Science club at my school to learn more logic and started learning Python. Still, my thirst for knowledge was not quenched. Over the summer I got accepted into the Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking (PACT) course at Princeton University and I am continuing the advanced course during the weekends of this school year. I am passionate about computer science and I would like to make my career in this field.
The University of Michigan (U-M) LSA college is incredible in its options and courses, which will help me grow as a programmer and a thinker.
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When I read about the mobile app developed by the U-M and Google to solve the Flint water crisis by detecting the lead level, I felt inspired because students were actively trying to help the nation with the knowledge they gained at U-M.
As part of the graduation requirement, the capstone project will give me an opportunity to come up with a project idea that can potentially affect the society in a meaningful way. I am confident that with the knowledge and skills gained at U-M, I can work on the capstone project and affect change in the world. For example, a mobile app that helps autistic children learn to play musical instruments, impacts many children across the globe.
I am also interested in competing in computing contests. Last year, I had participated in the High School Capture The Flag (HSCTF) competition and had a lot of fun trying to learn a different language, Thue, and learning how to reverse engineer, decrypt, and hack. I would love to continue to have such experiences with my fellow students to push myself to understand more about this growing field. Also, programming contests and hackathons at U-M are great learning venues to learn more and interact with industry experts outside classes. It will be an invaluable experience that will prepare me for my
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Unique courses like HLSC208 will enable me to explore my interests, and develop new passions that I can further explore.
Every day, multitudes of things are competing for our attention. Billboards line every street, commercials interrupt every enticing program, and our phones are constantly beckoning us to check them. And no, this is not the beginning of another trite piece of literature that is going to complain about how the growth of advertising and technological innovation is the decline of the human race. In fact, I embrace it. The world is changing, and with so much to be involved in, competition for our attention is healthy and necessary to keep things that we want to see accessible.
My plan is to attend a four year university full time at University of Washington Bothell and major in computer science field because I am passionate about working with technology, and I want to understand how we can continue to draw knowledge from it. In addition, I plan to attend graduate school while working in the computer science field after I finished with my undergraduate school. I want to be able to give back to the society for all the resources it provided me to reach this point in my education and continue working toward fulfilling my life goals. The Intro to Computer Science class at Roosevelt is helping me understand what it takes to be a computer science major student. One thing I learned from the class is that success comes from patience and effort.
The dream of going to college has been present since I remember. However, I lived in a low income household in Spain, and at that time my family was going through a great depression, lack of financial stability, and my parent’s relationship was not at its best; consequently, the idea of having another expense was not a priority for the family, needless to say that college was not an option. Nevertheless, life has given me the opportunity to review my priorities, make new choices and as a result, I decided to pursue a higher education. I became a displaced homemaker after my divorce in 2008 in Washington State, when I decided to move away and start a new life in Colorado. We were only us, my daughter and me.
Malcolm X once said that "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today". Education will always be the reason why the future continues to extend itself. The Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Academy that I am enrolled in has taught me that all four aspects play a role on many levels of society and have a tremendous impact on the future. With influence from the academy, I have the goal to work for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, famously known as NASA. In order to work for NASA, I have to take small steps to achieve my goal.
When deciding what matters to me I asked my family and friends. The majority of the responses were success, money, and family. I thought about this for a while and decided that what matters to me most on earth is kindness. I want everyone in the world to be kind, compassionate, loving human beings who treat each other with respect. I feel like this is because of my favorite verse, 1 Peter 4:8 ‘Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.’
Childhood is one of the most developmental times in a person’s life. We learn to read, to write, and to count numbers. Unfortunately, I almost failed to have this part of my educational journey fulfilled. Over the years I had several instances, involving the misfortune of my family, in which I felt as if education was unnecessary. I was easily discouraged and was determined not to succeed.
Since I was a young child, I have been fascinated by science—I have always been eager to learn and understand how the world around me works. I plan to major in physics while minoring in computer science at the University of Vermont. I chose the field of physics because physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences and would be rewarding for me to study since its status as the most elementary science would satisfy my curiosity as I learned and would continue to enthrall me as I found new questions to ask. To prepare myself to excel in my studies of physics, computer science, gender studies, and other subject areas that I plan to explore, I devoted my high school career to equipping myself with the knowledge, skills, and experience that I would need for a university education.
I would like to start with a confession, I am the prime example of a jack of all trades. I am interested in, and participate in anything that can help change the world for the best. I am however currently in love with climate responsive architecture design and the importance of education to young people. Why am I interested in empowering the education of young people?
In today’s world of rapid technological advancement, one certainly need hard work, dedication and perseverance and needs to continuously tune one’s skills to ensure a successful career. And of course, uninterrupted motivation and zeal are also needed. That is exactly what prompted me to introspect and recognize my interests in the field of computers. From the beginning I have developed interest in computers. I remember having a keen interest in exploring physics and mathematics which made it easy for me to decide my course in high school.
Especially enthusiastic about computer science, I know that computer programming also requires strong background knowledge of math, and the mathematical modeling classes that NCSSM teaches enthrall me. In addition, courses like AP Physics C: Mechanics are appealing to me as a participant in the Chinese Physics Junior Olympiad. In this year’s American Mathematic Competition, I scored 126 on 10A (top 1%) and 118.5 on 12B (top 2%). I believe that with the help and guidance of the teachers in NCSSM, I will achieve more in math and science competitions, and the challenging academic schedule NCSSM offers will not stress me but help me work to my potential
I am writing to express my continued interest in Georgia Tech. I am particularly drawn to the College of Computing’s Computer Science curriculum – the Thread program, outstanding faculty, and state of the art facilities are what specifically make Georgia Tech my dream school. Throughout my high school career, I have excelled in AP Computer Science courses, been involved in Programming Club activities, and led my high school programming team to Code Quest, a programming competition at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. I am eager to join the Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Computing (UROC) program and make an impact in the field of Computer Science with my interest in Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
My interests lies in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Data Mining and use these disciplines to contribute in the fields of science and business. The learning climate at University will teach me to think radically, boost my confidence and broaden my perspective. The Master’s program in Computer Science at the sound academic environment will help me achieve my true potential. It is therefore, just the right place that will prepare me with exceptional academic and professional skills and enhance my personal growth.
Along with learning new things, I also hope to make significant contributions to this program. At my high school, I play tennis and also participate in speech and debate, along with other