A passion for computers - Waterloo Engineer Application - Question #1

1. Tell us about a passion or strong interest of yours. How [and when] did you become involved in this interest [and for how long have you been involved]? What have you learned about yourself from this interest? How will you apply this knowledge as a student at the University of Waterloo? (900-character limit)
(In case its important this is specifically for electrical engineering)

My passion for computers was ignited in a grade 10 computer engineering class where we had to make a presentation about a specific computer component. When I was researching these components I found it fascinating how something could make so much progress in such a short amount of time relative to other human achievements. However after I did my presentation I stopped learning about computers, even though I was interested in learning more. Through this experience I learned of a shortcoming that I had, I was lazy. While doing some self reflection I realised just how much ambition I lacked. Because of this I decided to change my approach on learning to become more engaged in my interests, in and out of class, which I've been working on ever since. I believe this mindset will help as a student of Waterloo because I will have the drive, as well as the knowledge to excel in every aspect of my studies.

I am not sure about how a passion for computers will translate to your possible achievements as an Electrical Engineering student. However, I believe that the reviewer will set that consideration aside and see the review for what it truly is, a serious self - reflection that focuses on the most common weak point (but never admitted) of students, laziness. So the response is good in reference to that point. There is a lacking piece of information though. Even though you indicated that you developed this passion in Grade 10, you did not follow through on information about how long you have been pursuing this passion since that point in time. Granted that you indicated you became lazy, when did you pick up the interest again? After a year? 2 years? Are you still pursuing that passion today?