College Admissions Essay: A Career In Education

I come from a small community plagued with poverty and low opportunities. My parents never completed high school and struggle financially. The members of my community are mostly migrant workers. The region where I live has the highest unemployment rate in California. Despite this, I want to better myself. I want to create opportunities for myself and succeed. Although I knew I was an excellent student, I did not know what I wanted to do as a career. Nothing really caught my interest until I came into my computation class. I found computers very fascinating and intriguing. When my teacher, Mr. Gupton, saw I was excelling in the class, he informed me about a computer repair club called Cyberpatriots. That's when I discovered I had a love for computers and decided that that was

Unfortunately, the program was shut down due to lack of student interest. Then the MESA program opened up in it's place. I knew immediately I had to join. The route I have taken in order to pursue my education and interest has not been an easy one. Despite these difficulties, it was not most challenging obstacle I have had to face. The most difficult challenge I have had throughout my school year is transportation. I live 8 miles from my school. It is a challenge getting to school events I am required to attend on days when the school bus is not available. My parents are not always able to take me to these school events. It has been a hassle to find ways in order to meet my responsibilities. This, however, has not affected my drive. My want to pursue a career in computer engineering. Ever since I took the computer class freshman year, I knew I wanted to do something with technology. The problem was there were too many options available. I loved computers in general, the very subject fascinates me. I tried cyber security and was decided that I wanted to pursue that pathway. Then I was introduced into computer repair and I loved that as