When I was younger, I always loved creating and designing things, whether that be a LEGO tower that was taller than me or a snap circuit AM radio that worked, the sense of accomplishment after finishing was always so satisfying. I knew from a very young age that I would like to work in the STEM field after college. English has never interested me, but the thought of where things come from and the ingenious behind their design was always fascinating. I found classes like physics fascinating however, because I could predict what was going to happen in the world around me based on simple formulas, and even though it was one of the most difficult classes, I enjoyed the problem solving process needed to answer free response questions.

To achieve my goals of becoming an engineer or a computer scientist, I have taken AP Computer Science and got a 5 on the exam, taken Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and AP physics. This year, I am enrolled in my second year in the JFCTC engineering program and AP calculus. These classes, especially classes like physics and engineering, have made me feel more confident about my career choice and my success in the future.

I was a boy scout when I was younger, and through that I learned the importance of leadership and how everything can fall apart without a good leader. Leadership can be an important part of engineering because everything needs to work in the end to accomplish goals. I currently work as a lifeguard, and this job has taught me to be patient, yet attentive, and quick acting, because while needing to save someone is rare, it happens and one needs to be ready if a patron needs saving/assistance.

After high school, I plan to go to college for mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or computer science/engineering. With the JFCTC engineering course, I hope to find what career path is right for me. A college degree will make me learn more about engineering and STEM, and I think that it will give me the greatest chance for being successful financially. I would like to work towards making a difference in the engineering world after I graduate from college. 

I hope to move engineering forward after college by picking a job that doesn't require me to sit all day. My grandfather showed me his fathers engineering drawings for things, and those made me realize how I don't want to just answer e-mails and have people yell at me all day. He worked on designing things like tunnels, bridges, etc. However, I will be conscious of the environmental affects of engineering because many engineering projects have negative effects on the environment. I hope to make a positive influence on engineering and the world as a whole.