Since my childhood, I have been passionate about computers. When I was about nine years old, my dad brought a new bulky thing into our home. I saw my dad using it one day, and was mesmerized by how these "magical machines" work. I asked my father, "What is that?" He said it was called a computer. I was not allowed to use it or even touch it, and if I did, I would get into a lot of troubles....

Getting to know my inner self, the little computer geek in me, was an eye-opener. Ever since I experienced the reality of the engineering field through the classes in Access Engineering at Penn, I knew I belonged in the engineering field, particularly in Computer Science. I have had a lifelong interest in computers and this interest has led me to learn more about the field and to do more. The opportunity to work in the University of Pennsylvania’s research...

Haverford stood out to me when I was researching colleges in the northeast especially because of its Honor Code. I love how this can give me much more freedom on what I can do at a college. I am the kind of person who loves to do projects and other papers as a group. Collaborating with my fellow peers about my paper or research provides a greater environment to learn from others and get help from others. The Honor code...

Many technologies in schools are beneficial for both teachers and students. However, these technologies often do not easily adapt and utilize new discoveries. My vision is to incorporate the newest technologies into the teaching experience in the public school system in Philadelphia, and throughout the world. The educational technologies are very outdated in Philadelphia public schools. I would use the education I received from Drexel University to implement advanced uses in educational institutions to help both the students and teachers,...