Growing up in a small town in the corner of Northwest Georgia taught me many things. It taught me a distinctive vocabulary showcasing words such as “cattywampus” and phrases like “well butter my butt and call me a biscuit.” I also learned the importance of manors and of course, the notorious southern hospitality. However, growing up in a small city in the south also taught me about the tangible impact that of discrimination and privilege. It taught me about lack of funding for public education and underachieving student bodies. But most importantly, it inspired me to serve. Without growing up and seeing these things first hand, I honestly do not know if I would have felt the calling to protect the rights of everyone and work towards an inclusive …show more content…
When I first arrived, I thought the unique slant that their liberal arts classes would be interesting and unique. Maybe I would fall in love with science and technology find my perfect fit. However, my hopes were not met. The technology slant placed on everything, while different from most liberal arts classes, often catered to engineers, leaving out those who would like a more concrete knowledge of the subject. This emphasis placed on STEM fields creates an environment perfect for intellectual growth and discussion for many, but my passions cannot be explored here like they could be elsewhere. The major that I always wanted to study, political science, is not offered at Tech, so I settled for what I thought was closest. However, I now realize that I cannot settle and be truly happy.
Between the D1 sports, location, and world class academics, it is a dream institution for many, but the thing that makes Georgia Tech special is the reason that I would be best fit at another university. Everyone is so passionate about engineering, math or science, that they live in a world fully immersed by it. I too want to be able to thrive in an environment that fosters intellectual growth and development for my
On July 6, 1999 a future Clemson Tiger was born, me. As the son of two Clemson alumni, it has been the overall goal of my life to attend the beloved Clemson University and follow my parents’ legacy. Experiencing football and baseball games, caressing Howard’s Rock, and making many everlasting memories has enticed me since I was a young boy. I have considered the university to be my number one choice when picking my future college since the first time I stepped foot on the campus. Knowing that I was initially not accepted into the undergraduate program urges me to prove myself and show the staff of Clemson all that I can bring to better further the reputation of the university. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am today, but all I can do is get better and I will do whatever it takes to help guarantee my success as a student at Clemson University. I intend to live on campus to help ensure exemplary grades, attend all classes whether attendance is mandatory or optional, and lastly, I have an strong and supportive family of successful alumni to push me to be a prosperous student. My family deeply believes in a Clemson education over another because it has enabled them to be successful in the business world and obtain the high ranking positions in their companies that they possess today. Their success with their Clemson degrees inspire me to obtaining the cherished honor of a Clemson graduate and grow the highly respected reputation of a
For me, the Student Government Association is not just a student organization. I believe that it is a place for enthusiastic students to share their thoughts and give input on the major aspects of USD. While our school is already amazing, there are still things that can improve. Because of my motivation and desire to make USD the best, I want to serve on SGA. SGA would provide me with the tools to help express not only my views, but also my peers as well.
I fell in love with politics at the age of 10, the year was 2004, and I liked John Kerry because he shared my name. I also supported him because my father, at the time, was supporting George W. Bush and I was a rather antagonistic child. Over time I’ve certainly become more nuanced in the candidates I support, but that year began a lifetime journey into a field that is ever changing, ever competitive, and that impacts so many lives.
Despite my enrollment on Blinn TEAM, I took advantage of many opportunities that otherwise only those who are fully enrolled at Texas A&M would take. I am a member of the Corps of Cadets, a New Student Conference Orientation Leader, and a student worker on the Texas A&M campus. All of these experiences have exposed me to lessons, hardships, and joys that I do not regret going through for a single second.
From the moment I stepped onto Georgia Tech's campus, I sensed a certain atmosphere of excitement and creativity. I felt that exciting and innovative things are happening. I instantly knew that Georgia Tech can equip me with the knowledge and education I need to better effect the world around me. Georgia Tech feels like a place where I can be challenged, educated, and intellectually
I was born in Victoria, Texas. Being raised in South Florida, I’ve been around a variety of cultures and diverse people all my life. I am mu-lingual (English / Spanish) and I am conversational in Italian. Attending Somerset Academy Charter since kindergarten is one of the reasons I am who I am today. Somerset Academy is a school that makes each student feel important, valued and part of a school community. I have always had the opportunity to speak up and reach out to my peers for any help and advice needed. The Somerset Academy community has shaped me into being a dedicated student and has allowed me to build mentoring relationships with many of my professors. Another reason I am the person I am today is because of my parents and the empowerment afforded to me. I come from a family that has instilled in me the significance of an education and a strong work ethic. They have also taught me the importance of freedom of choice and accountability for those choices. My parents have always stressed that an education is paramount to attain a
I am thrilled to be attending UW-River Falls in the fall. There are so many experiences I wish to explore while attending. I feel there is a lot I can bring to the campus and very excited to get to know new people. My mom is an optometrist which has sparked an interest for me to become an ophthalmologist. I know becoming a medical professional is not an easy task, but I am sure I can do it if I work hard enough.
I am a girl from a small town in Lebanon who attended a school that consisted of 20 classrooms for all elementary, middle, and high school students together; therefore, being at a modern and growing college like Wake Tech is a blessing. I truly believe that being a student at Wake Technical Community College is a privilege that opened up many doors for me. It has exposed me to several opportunities such as being a member of the Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program for UNC Chapel Hill and a work-study student for the Records and Registration Department, along with the Advising Center. You could basically say that I live at Wake Tech, I am on the North Campus all day, five days a week. On this campus, I complete homework, attend classes, go to work, and keep
Georgia Tech has always been a dream for me. I don't know why but looking at letters and e-mails that I have received make me feel like I would fit in just by walking on the campus. I know that I can succeed here, and that everyone will help me along the "yellow brick road" of success. Ha, get it, one of the colors is yellow. This is a place where I can research and learn what is needed to continue on in life. My uncle was the one person that really persuaded me to apply. He knew that I could succeed here, and he never even went to Tech. Overall, this is where I know I will
Even in my youth, I was concerned about the environment and humanity’s impact upon it. That concern developed into an ardent passion to fix or mitigate the issues we are bringing to our world. Thus my resolution to become an environmental engineer was born. However, most schools do not offer this program, and it has considerably narrowed my options. My search has led me to Rensselaer, the first college to establish an accredited Environmental Engineering program. While visiting Rensselaer, I spoke with an environmental engineer major, and she described her research and internship experiences. She specifically mentioned class lessons devoted to water quality. I have been doing research on this topic for the past two years and find it fascinating. Therefore, I was glad to see that I could use class instruction to build upon my prior knowledge. During
Growing up in a disadvantaged part of Washington, D.C. during the 90’s wasn’t always easy. At the time, D.C. was plagued by crime, violence, and poverty, and as a child/teen I often found myself confronted by these harsh realities. Now, as an adult, I actively seek out opportunities to work in underserved and disadvantaged communities because I understand how difficult life can be for those belonging to such communities. I have proudly served in a number of underserved and disadvantaged communities, including rural Guatemala and Flint, Michigan and it is my hope to continue to do
Since I was fifteen I have always been drawn to answering important questions, engaging in meaningful discussions, and touching lives in intentional and personal ways. My favourite thing to do is disciple; engage in authentic conversations about life, relationships, and Jesus through a mixture of counseling, mentoring, and teaching. I have been intrigued by philosophy and theology since high school. Since then I did my undergraduate degree at Summit Pacific College, close to where I live so that I could help my family build our new house, while preparing to impact my world for Christ. At Summit, I earned a BA in Religion, with a major in Biblical Theology. In this major I took exegetical coursework, first year Hebrew and Greek, and was prepared for Graduate studies with a thesis course.
Attending the Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) Kick-off event on September 9th has opened a myriad of opportunities for me. It introduced me to clubs that is specifically for my major and also for my career path. Some of these organizations include the Anatomy Club, Future Healthcare Administrators Club, and the CSET Research & Design Program.
My friends who already go to Georgia tech vouch for the right balance of academic rigor and fun. This makes me optimistic about exploring
I am applying for admission to the graduate program in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University. I intend to pursue research in the fields of Signal Processing and Machine Learning. I am particularly interested in working on real world problems and applications which combine concepts from signal processing and machine learning with computational modelling and statistical inference. I am also interested in developing applications of signal and image processing using machine learning methods.