Undergraduate / Child Labor NGO community - non-academic pursuit [10]

Some parts might seem illogical or cloudy. Let me know if you feel something wrong :)

Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important to you. (250 word limit)

How can I be indifferent walking in the street, seeing all those children, very, very young -small- children trying to sell a very cheap thing in order to at least have a thing to eat at the night? Since my childhood, though not being passionate or sensitive at all -which I still am not, I always felt a feeling in my gut when seeing those children so much different and far from my precious, joyful life. Nowadays, one of my hundreds activities is to be a part of the Child Labor NGO community.

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Undergraduate / Engineering-Geek-Application [3]

How do you plan to use your engineering degree to benefit society? (250 word limit)

I believe computer science, at any rate the computer world, could benefit the society so widely we might not even have a clue about some of its benefits. Firstly, the computers would present the endless possibilities for all the people, and I plan to increase these possibilities, and also teach people how to use computers more wisely so they could benefit from it further. Moreover, computers drive innovation in the sciences and projects, and also in engineering and other fields. With computers, lots of things unimaginable for humans' minds are possible to be done, and I want to make those unimaginable possible. Lots of works that are using humans' strength and are wasting their time can be done by computers; these would save all the society a time to spend on other activities.

At any rate, generally, the presence, and the development of computers would improve the people's lives' quality and would make lots of works much easier to be done . Humans, since the day they were created, were searching for ways to make their lives easier, and computer is the way to success. My gaining a computer degree would allow me to use my unlimited knowledge, skill, and power to make the humans' wishes come true.

Some people categorize engineers as geeks or nerds. Are you a geek, nerd, or neither? Why? (250 word limit)

As I can conclude from my actions, thoughts, and others' opinions about myself, I can consider myself as a computer geek. I am eager to learn as much as possible about computers, and improve my knowledge in the field. I get so excited and enthusiast about anything related to computers, and sometimes, not so often, I wonder how some people can be so indifferent about computers and programming. Moreover, I can continue coding for a long, long while without even getting tired, hungry, or bored. As I know the meaning of a geek, I can name myself an absolute computer geek, and I am not ashamed of it at all. I believe this characteristic can help me develop in the computer field, and become who I really want: someone who would make a worthwhile change in the world of science.

However, what I have in contrast with obsessed people, is how not the computer is the only part of my world. I participate in so many different activities, some not even a bit related to the computer field, and I have some values not associated with computers, such as my concerns for the society and humans. Moreover, I do not use all my time working with computers though doing a project related to computers is never enough for my eagerness; therefore, I am always in search for more to do in this field.

Let me know if it is good enough for an application, and I would be glad yo hear any opinions about my way of writing.

Writing Feedback / Sick of Ego - Essay based on a favorite quote [2]

5. Using a favorite quotation from an essay or book you have read in the last three years as a starting point, tell us about an event or experience that helped you define one of your values or changed how you approach the world. Please write the quotation, title and author at the beginning of your essay.

"I'm just sick of ego, ego, ego. My own and everybody else's. I'm sick of everybody that wants to get somewhere, do something distinguished and all, be somebody interesting. It's disgusting." -J.D.Salinger, Franny and Zooey

From my childhood, from the very very first moment I started to know myself, I was different. I was serious, never acting like a real child, never playing childish games, and always trying to seem older than real "me". This feeling, the feeling of dese to be uncommon between people, in the society and community, has been accompanying my since then. I never acted as a girl in my age should have done; never played the games I should have played. Funny, when you ask my family to describe me, they all tell you how grown up, serious and hard-working I am. However, is it really good, to be this different, to always try to be somebody interesting, somebody successful?

For a long while, I had been too proud about myself I believed I could do whatever I wanted. No doubt this is a perfect feeling and would help me succeed in my life; however, nothing is good when exaggerated. When you are so sure, and so proud, it would cause you to fall so badly you might not be able to stand up again for a long while, and I have never wanted that.

After some so-called, not very important "failures" -such as in a computer competition or a skating competition, I learned that not even one person exists that would be perfect in all aspects. We all have weaknesses, and those weaknesses, even if so tiny no one would notice them easily, might cause us to fail in what we tend to do.

I learned to be cautious in my way, and to be sure about my abilities, but not to be proud; to have faith in myself, but no to lose consciousness about my weaknesses. The best person that can fix our imperfections are ourselves. Only when we become aware of our weak points we can rectify them.

I still want to be different, want to be novel, and do not want to live an ordinary human life. I still do not act like others, do not think like them, and have so many different issues; issues that might not be recognizable for lots of people my age. I always participate in activities in which I am the youngest person, surprising everyone with my age. Nevertheless, I am not proud anymore; I know I am like others in lots of ways, and I know I still have a long way to go before becoming the great person I wish to be.

Undergraduate / Experiences / difficult situation / way of fun / contributing - STEM Application [3]

What three experiences or activities have helped you explore your desire to study and possibly pursue a career in STEM?

What mostly helped me to explore my desire to study in the computer science field were my experiences in our school's robotic projects. You can never understand how much you are interested in a subject, or a career, unless you work in that field first. Making a program working with Kinect was the first project that introduced me to the world of computer science. Because of the ability to work with LabView software and Kinect sensor, I was also invited to work with lots of people working in these areas.

Being introduced to this world, I followed my way to online courses related to the subject so I could increase my knowledge in this field. Online courses that I have been taking in the sites such as EDX helped me become more and more familiar with the computer science's world.

However, my most challenging experience was being a member of the Rescue Agent Simulation League team. This experience introduced me to the world of JAVA, and almost made me in love with this programming language. Moreover, it helped me to become known in the world of computer science by participating in the 2014RoboCup Competitions that was held in Brazil.

Share a difficult situation that has challenged you. What was your response, and how did you arrive at a solution? (200 word max)

It was a perfect offer for me to participate in the National Shooting Camp. I knew after the camp, I would be able to become a member of the team, which meant becoming an undoubtedly noted person. Who would not want the prominency?

However, was I willing to put all my time for shooting? Was this the world I wanted to be a part of? I undoubtedly felt the eagerness to become a well known shooter. Also, I did well on the camp, and the National Team Coaches liked me.

It was a daunting situation in which I knew I had to choose my way, and I knew after that I was not going to be able to change my mind. My choice would close a door in my future for me, since it would draw a line between two different worlds. My decision was clear for the real me, deep inside. So, it was a matter of temptation which I was not going to be defeated by. After being completely honest with myself, I knew my true world was the world of science, and I am surly not going to repent my decision since it was based on my values and ethics.

Please describe an unusual way in which you have fun. (200 word max)

I have never seen the life in the way most people do. At any rate, usually when I feel the need to have fun instead of doing something specially useful, I read books, watch movies, or even sleep.

However, admittedly, everyone has a unique way of having fun. What really helps me become fresh, is going out; not how others go out with their friends or family. I like to go out by myself, walk in the streets, and watch others doing the same. What really makes me happy, and most of the time seems funny for me, is how others are so different from each other. When you walk in the street, you see lots of people, with different thoughts in their minds, and their unique and special problems. It helps me understand how little we are in this world, and even if we are overwhelmed by everything, how world could be different, and how every hard minute passes and only is its memory that remains.

After a long day walk, I feel fresh, like I have recently washed every tiredness away, and I am ready to continue walking towards my goals.

How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity of this community? (200 word max)

After all my experiences, I believe what makes me different from others is how obliged I feel not to waste any minute of my life. Not that I only study, but even when I am having fun, or resting, I am always trying to be useful, and I am consistently in search for different activities, even if they do not relate to the field of my studies. There have been lots of workshops, classes, and projects in which I have participated in order to improve my knowledge and appease my insatiability.

Moreover, what I see so boldly in myself is my leadership ability. For instance, whenever there has been a serious assignment where I happened to be, I have mostly been in the list of the candidates people have chosen to take the charge. I never lose control of what I am doing, and try to never let anyone down on what they have trusted me to do. Around myself, at least, I only have seen few people with this ability being this much strong. I trust I can make the most of my capabilities in order to enhance my surroundings and help others improve as well.

Undergraduate / The computer's world does not show its power until you start to understand it; Collage Application [4]

Thanks to everyone helping with the first part in my past thread. I changed it a lot and would be grateful to hear your thoughts.

Word limit : 500

any applicants to college are unsure about eventual majors. What factors led you to your interest?

The computer's world does not show its power until you start to understand it. Afterwards, the changes in how you see the world are what keep you going forward. Everything seems more logical. No one but a programmer can understand this evolution comprehensibly. More you learn about this world, more eager you become. Right now, after all these years of programming, I believe the one thing making me joyful is knowing that I have a program to work on. Programming is not anymore a job, but is a joyful and relaxing hobby on which I am willing to spend even my spare time.

What concept in your anticipated major were you most proud of mastering?

When you are doing a project, mostly there is a teacher helping you and ensuring you that everything is going to be done by the deadline. However, for the 2013 IranOpen, my situation was nowhere near comfortable. I had to work with the Kinect sensor, in a limited, short time, and without the presence of anyone familiar with the sensor. It came across as impossible for anyone who knew about the situation.

However, I was a programmers, confident about my skills and abilities.