Coming home from school, I would kick back and relax in my room, as I would find something entertaining to do to occupy my time in seemingly tranquil setting, whether it was watching a movie or playing some video games. Doing so was satisfying and brought me joy. However, I did not get to enjoy my time of peace for long. Within minutes, my home turns into a chaotic landscape, making it nearly impossible to find serenity in anything I do. Growing up without a father had made life difficult for my family so, my time and energy is put into helping by taking care of my brother, helping my grandmother, and/or cleaning. This also lead to my grandfather becoming an important figure in my life which has helped define who I am after adopting his doctrines, beliefs, and …show more content…
This course peaked my interest and I thought it would broaden my horizons in the world of engineering. Engineering has been my favorite class thus far by allowing me to indulge in and investigate different branches of engineering, solidifying my decision to become an electrical engineer. I focused heavily in all of the projects/tasks I had been given, trying to fabricate innovative ideas to solve problems thrown at my group and me. I found comfort in the organization and orderly conduct due to my over compulsive nature as I delved into my own world, on a train of thought that could not be derailed, where I could fail without resentment and easily look back to see what lead to my failure. I can only fail better until I am successful. The introduction to EPICS (Engineering Projects In Community Service), an award-winning social entrepreneurship program created by Purdue University, fueled my pursuit to find gratification though contributing to my school/neighborhood with community-based projects. The self-gratification I found in my success, by being able to feel like I am doing