Undergraduate / Univ of Illinois Essay! ("girl from India") [5]

Write about how your personal or academic interests relate to your intellectual or professional goals. (300 words or less)

Imagine walking into a classroom as a 13 year old girl from India, a girl with dreams and wishes waiting to be fulfilled. That girl was me, Sravya. The society that I came from did not allow girls to dream. A girl is always considered inferior to a boy. I wanted to prove to the society that a girl can be on a par with a boy in any field.

I remember the first day when I walked into Timothy Edwards Middle School, strolling down the hallways, with my guidance counselor by my side. I was in awe of the library which silently stood in front of the lobby, and the computers which were omnipresent. The resources which are available to a student in this country are countless. At that moment, I saw my future here. When I think about my future, I paint a picture in my mind of a sophisticated young woman in her mid-twenties confidently marching through the streets of Manhattan. She would be an independent and powerful professional evaluating important documents and she would be needed by her colleagues. Having this picture in the back of my mind, I propelled through high school.

Some of the classes that I took in high school really encouraged me to seize my dream, especially Principles of Engineering. To explore engineering further, I took Introduction to Engineering at Manchester Community College over summer for three weeks. Learning about different types of engineering careers available, fascinated and motivated me. Learning about Fischertechnik ROBOPro Software to make a marble sorter was a unique yet a fun experience. These courses reinforced an indisputable desire to become a software engineer. Expanding my knowledge in engineering through University of Illinois would definitely help me achieve my aspirations.

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