My name is Anthony Anderson, a second semester freshman at Elizabeth City State University. I was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. At a young age, my father moved the family to Alexandria, D.C. under military orders. I attended high school at Northeastern as a freshman and sophomore, and completed my high school curriculum at Pasquotank County High School where I graduated in the top twenty percent of my class. During high school, I focused on all computer courses because I felt that pursuing a career in the field of computer science would  best suit my interests. Aside from computers, the majority of my extracurricular activities included attending band functions and events. I had the privilege to be a member of two jazz bands, along with marching, symphonic and concert band.

I chose computer science as a major because I feel that we live in a technological era. Just about everything in the twenty-first century is associated with computers, which yields many opportunities to obtain a well paying job and to enjoy what I do. I have had several years of experience in troubleshooting software and hardware analysis of personal computers. I would like to participate in the ONR program to broaden my horizons and remove boundaries that could prevent me from acquiring the knowledge and tools to become a successful undergraduate student as well as attain enriching opportunities that would benefit me now, through graduate school, and in the future.

I look forward to working with and contributing to the ONR program which sets standards for computer technology, math, and science. Upon completion of college, I will immediately pursue enrollment in graduate school at North Carolina State University.