STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Whether you believe it or not, computers have become on of the most innovative products used in our everyday lives. Even though you use a computer for research at the public library, purchase items off the internet from your home or work space, or even chat with old friends from back home; computers have become a way of life for may people all across the globe. I understand how important it is for me to obtain as much knowledge as I can in the computer science field to allow myself to be prepared when I enter the job force within the next four or five years.

It is my desire to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and advance my career in the computer science industry by partaking in internships as well as research projects. Computers make up a large portion of who I am today. Thus, being in a career field that I would love to work in each and everyday would make my life easier as well as more pleasant knowing that by the end of each day I will have learned something new.

Upon graduation in 2009, I wish to become gainfully employed in the computer science industry by designing or implementing computer technology that influences and shapes our every day world. As computer technology continues to change each and every day, I plan to utilize every educational opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and training needed to make me a confident, reputable employee in the workforce world after graduating from your institution of higher learning.

So far, I've been to the 77th Annual National Technical Association’s (NTA) National Conference and Technical Career Opportunity Fair which was attended by employees of NASA. The conference started on September 29, 2005 and all the attendees stayed at the Hilton Houston Post Oak hotel in Houston, Texas. There, I meet other students from schools that reported their interesting research projects from the summer.

As I reflect back to my early years in school, I remember my early start at the age of five and the excitement and anxiety that I felt. Just like some five year olds today, I understood the concept of school however; I just didn’t know what the whole picture would entail. With help and support from my parents and siblings I realized that my road in education would be challenging, ever changing and rewarding. I learned that through hard work and determination anything is possible and although the path would be bumpy and curvy, my family would support me through all the educational trials and tribulations.

As I embark on my upcoming future educational endeavors, I look forward to increasing my knowledge in the field of computers and accomplishing one more of my educational goals, a degree in computer science and a minor in GIS/Remote Sensing. I would feel honored and would strive to meet all expectations, when I graduate from Elizabeth City State University in 2009.