Essay: I Want To Pursue A Master's Degree

When I exchanged to the Nanjing Technique University, it was the first time that I understood the programming. During the interval of exchanging in Nanjing University of Science & Technology, I worked on a project was that created an application in the phone which are able to calculate the value of BMI. Otherwise, we establish a database which includes the advice based on the result of the BMI. I like the method that we divided our project to different tasks, using the sticky note attaching to the board and reporting the progress of our task every day, contributing us to work together efficiently by well communication. First time, I realized how people conduct the considerable application efficiently and I am so fascinated with solving the coding the program that I feel I am deeply trapped in it and

The freedom to walk, the ability to run, the excitement to jump. All of these tasks are ones that come easily to many people, but come as a great challenge to me. I was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo with a condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome, which means that I was born without a leg.

Ever since I was young you could always find me toying around with objects trying to figure out how they worked. Taking them apart, studying them, and then reconstructing them back together was a usual past time for me. Looking back I realized that all of the time I spent on learning how something worked was the foundation that flourished into my passion for engineering.

To most, Post-traumatic stress disorder is a phrase synonymous with war veterans and coping victims. But to me, PTSD simply sums up my childhood. My mother immigrated to the United States when she was twelve years old. An orphan of the Cambodian genocide, she was scarred mentally and physically by years of enslavement and inconsolable abandonment. My mother’s PTSD gave way to her everyday paranoia, and being raised by her has made growing up very challenging.

When I was six years old, living in Ethiopia, my dad won an American green card visa lottery among 53,000 people. Although it was exciting news, family members were discouraged because my dad could not afford the visa processing and traveling expense. However, he found a sponsor in Seattle, which allowed him to settle in America. As soon as he found a good house and a stable job, he started the process for me and my family. Multiple errors and obstacles delayed our processing for five years. My sisters and I were not able to focus on school because we had to travel to the capital constantly and it was far away from home. The cost of transportation, visa processing, and the stay at the capital was unexpected. My dad had to work two jobs to pay

Society is requiring more and more technology in order to be satisfied. For this reason, the number of jobs needed for computer programming has also steadily risen. Picchi expresses within her article that, “While some fear that failing to earn a college diploma will lead to a life of fast-food work or another low-paid occupation, that's not exactly the case” (Picchi 2015). Computer programing is now a safe field for individuals without degrees to rely on. Through this it has shattered the previous misconception of one’s life it they choose not to attend college. Computer programing is a safe field because as Picchi explains, “The job outlook is strong, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting that employment will expand by 20 percent through 2022” (Picchi 2015). With an expanding field, individuals are now more able to plan a career path resulting in an alternative to college education. This is appealing considering an individual can begin programing at any age. As Piccchi explains, “Talent and coding knowledge is more important than a college degree.  Some web developers get started even as early as high school, given the demand for these workers and the types of skills that are needed” (Picchi 2015). Since the pure skill of coding is more important than a degree a driven individual can begin to teach themselves the skill at a younger age then that of one requiring college in order to program. For this reason, a gifted programmer

Doing what I love and being able to support myself and loved ones is important to me. I am a very independent person and I like to do things my way. I like to set individual goals everyday, whether that means doing my homework before a certain time, or completing something for the week.They help me get my work done on time and efficiently. Setting smaller goals is nice because they are like stepping stones to my bigger goals.

My mother entered my bedroom and immediately her face widened in absolute shock. “What did you do?”

Why do I want to attend college? College is an honorary achievement and it separates the determined from the undetermined. Owning a college to degree is an honor and an ecstatic feeling. Through college, that job is that much closer in the grasp. Through college, a person can perform at an elite level and really push themselves for greatness. I wish to attend college to further enhance my education, to be a first generation college student, and to become a better version of myself.

Most people I know have college education ranging through many generations of their family, but unfortunately my family doesn't have that luxury. I come from immigrant parents who made me realize that success is earned, not given and in order to achieve success one must aspire to work hars . Since moving to the United States eighteen years ago, my parents have taught me necessities needed to succeed in America. From living with the satisfaction that I will receive a college education to providing me with the tools neccesecary in life my parents have always been there for me. In my early childhood, my parents taught me how important a strong work ethic was and made me understand the importance of education and the prospect it provides. They also taught me how sometimes life outside the classroom is just as important as a child's education. They provided me opportunities to support my endeavors outside of the

I am the oldest of three siblings, the oldest of my cousins from my maternal side, and the first from both maternal and paternal side to receive an education outside the country Nigeria, better yet the United States. It is a privilege that a few attain and for many Nigerians a dream come true. As grateful as I am, there are a lot of expectations accompanied. Although, doing what is best for me is the common mindset in today’s society, I cannot help but consider such mentality, the waste of an opportunity.

After watching 4th & Goal movie, I realized that it helps me to identify who I am, my future goals, and my major in university. 4th & Goal movie is the epic tale of the six men who worked on their goals to join the top club in professional athletics, the NFL. It tells the stories about Deqawn, Albert, Gibril, Tim, Randy, and Bret over the six years while they played at City College in San Francisco. Furthermore, it reveals about the brotherhood, family, and the harsh realities of growing up as they fought for their committed dreams. In conclusion, not only does 4th & Goal reflect my ideas but also my future goals.

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.

When I graduate high school, I plan on having future goals that I plan on achieving. My first goal is to go to college and get a degree. I plan on attending Purdue NorthWest majoring in engineering and minoring in business. This is my number one future goal that I need to accomplish because to be able to have a nice life, I need to go to college to support my future family. My next future goal would be get a starting job to be able to support my future family. With the internship that I would get at Purdue NorthWest, they would be able to help my find I job that I would like to do. This job would be able to help me get money so that I can start a family. My final future goal would be to go back to college to get my Masters Degree in engineering. As technology advances into the future, I would need to go back to college to update myself with the new technology. After graduating, I could go into a higher engineering field and get more for my work.

I believe that the ability to invent, innovate and discover is what has propelled man to the echelons of success. Throughout my life, I have been driven by the desire to “create”, a capability that transcends the passive acquisition of knowledge. It is always the unknown path that has enthralled me more than known terrain. In a world where everything from fighter jets to elevators, interactive graphic displays to digital watches, is driven by computers, I found it difficult not to get fascinated by the technology involved. In view of such a global scenario I have decided to pursue my Masters degree in ‘Computer Science’, which I consider as a