My interest in computers originated when I was 16 years old. That is when I realized that computers are powerful tools. I learned to email, which allowed me to communicate with friends from different parts of the word almost instantly. It felt like magic to me because technology in Africa was below par. I was fascinated with the idea of computer accomplishments, and that is how I got started on this journey of technology. Along with learning, how to use computers, I also learned to assemble computer hardware. With time interest intensified, I also met people who knew more about computers than I did, and I was able to learn from them.
I worked as an IT managing director for a company called Jobre Business Center. This company dealt in computer repairs, networking, and IT related consulting. It was an SME (small or medium
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I completed my undergraduate degree in three years instead of four, while holding a job and supporting a family of three. I have also learned the importance of teamwork. I also trust that my education is not mine alone, but will be a tool for me to help others learn technology skills I will share with them. I grew up dreadfully poor and in very tough neighborhoods, but my love of learning helped me to stay out of trouble, I believe that education can be used to help the youth in troubled communities to have a sense of direction.
The MSIS program at the University of Utah is highly reputable, I know friends who have pursued the MSIS program at the university, and they have had great experiences, because of the program’s hands on approach the MSIS entails. I attend monthly drills at Fort Douglass with the Army Reserves, and have friends who also attend the university and they enjoy the experience they receive from the University. This is the right place for me because I believe this will be a dream come true when I
Education has always been on an easy reach for me compare to some of the other students. Understanding and considering my own privileges has facilitated me to comprehend the utmost importance in education and I should take full use of my educational advantage. Having a degree will help me get to where I want to be in life and hopefully gain more of the invisible privileges that was not offered to me. By earning these privileges through education, I can submerge oppressive experience to undermine the oppressive system in our society, as McIntosh
What Has Influenced Me To Attend A Post-Secondary Education Institution? When I was in the fifth grade I had joined West Side Boys & Girls Club they had opened my eyes on how to be friendly and how to respect others around you. They had prepared me on how to include people and how to open up myself and how to get ready for college and what it has to offer me.
Moor: “Should We Let Computers Get Under Our Skins?” In the argumentative essay, “Should We Let Computers Get Under Our Skins?”, Moor argues that the era of cyborgs-part human and part computer-is coming whether we like it or not, but we should accept a policy of “responsible freedom” along with it. He argues against the thoughts of not allowing cyborgs. He thinks that instead of trying to fight and go against this coming of computer help, we should accept it but be aware of the things that come along with it. We should approach it with having the freedom to be able to decide whether we want computer implants or not, but also by being responsible in knowing the harms that could come with it.
For example, my mom, Jeanne Medine, graduated from Louisiana State University in education because she always wanted to educate the younger generation. She was a teacher for 8 years and later went back to college to receive her masters, plus 30 more hours. As a result of her continuing education, she is currently the principal of Iberville Elementary Montessori Program. For example, if my mom had not gone to college her opportunities for working directly with children in a school system would have been limited to working as a paraprofessional. There would have been no opportunities for advancement and the pay would have been minimal making it difficult to live comfortably or support a family.
My interests in technology did not come until later in my life; when I attended my first engineering and technology workshop. Back in the summer of 2012 I was accepted into the Rowan University’s Boys Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Program. Throughout the event I was in awe and fascinated by what engineering had to offer. We built bottle rockets and constructed penny bridges, but what stood out to me the most was the hands on experience with computer programming.
Since 1996, I have worked for an IT services company located in Northern Virginia. During that time, I have gained vital leadership, management, business, and financial skills. Throughout the last five years, I have established and maintained a top secret facility security office. Subsequent to 9/11, we were awarded a subcontracting opportunity to support the Transportation Security Administration on a mission critical program to supply 200+ people to train, certify, and recertify passenger and baggage screeners at US airports in an effort to thwart terrorism.
Overall, I wish to attend college to better all aspects of my life. I desire to maximize my potential and work ethic to become better. Being a first generation student will not be easy, for I have no one to tell me about experiences. I am very proud and honored to tell people that I am in college.
I have overcome difficult challenges in my pursuit of education. I fell behind on my credits, which was the hardest situation to pull myself up from. I caught up and past my colleagues. I am more than ready to further expand my education beyond graduating high school. I am striving to make myself rise above the rest.
An education can lead to a valuable set of skills. It did for Wes Moore, the author of The Other Wes Moore, Wes found another person with the exact same name as he and they both had different turning points in their life’s which resulted in one being in prison and the other writing a book about the whole thing. The author was motivated to do better even with his environment trying to tear him down. I can personally relate to this because I have begun to do the same with this semester of school. Wes and I have some things in common, he strived to make a better life for himself
How do you plan to use your college education to make a difference in your community? As a hard-working high school senior my main focus is to pursue a higher education after high school and pursue going to college to study computer science. As a young adult I believe It is very important to keep developing as not only a student but also a person, I strongly believe that education is the key component to establishing a
My journey to becoming computer literate began with my gran at a very young age. My gran was a computer fanatic and played various games. Going to visit my gran on many occasions caused me to become inquisitive about the computer world. By age six, I started becoming interested in computer parts and started playing around on the computer.
It was important for me to continue my education, especially in this field as it has always been a dream of mine. In my family neither of my parents attended college, through the years I have watched them do jobs they hated so me and my siblings could be successful. As I got older my brother attended college, be prospered and graduated in four years. He now has a steady job and
A college education is very important for me to obtain the career I want. College will provide me the knowledge and practice I need to be successful. Going to college will help me get accustomed to the pressure of the real world and will give me the opportunity to become independent. Graduating college is my number one goal in life. It would be an awarding payoff for all the hard work and dedication to my studies throughout high school.
We depend too much on technology. There is no doubt about it. Many places of work are at a loss if their internet connection stops working. Many businesses and institutions are left high and dry if the internet or computer crashes. Every bit of information regarding business is entered into the computer.
Task 2 2B Digital technology ¬– a health threat? We live in a rapidly changing, highly technological world, where the present day digital technology affects several parts of our lives. At work, people use digital technology to communicate, gather information and solve problems relevant to their place of work. A growing number of people also use digital technology at home, to keep in touch with friends and family, check bank balances, play interactive games, participate in online forums and interact with others on social media websites and mobile apps, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.