Louisiana Tech University Application Essay

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Before 1998, I had only seen computers on television, television, then were those bulky black & white boxes with stations resuming transmissions by 4pm every day and retiring by 9pm. My first introduction to computer was at my primary school. In 1998, my school was given a set of computer system (monitor, CPU, keyboard & mouse) as part of a Federal Government educational development program. The school became the envy of other schools within the locality. I was once privileged to come in close contact with the computer during my class’ excursion to the computer room that same year and I was quite fascinated and this fascination has developed a latent interest for knowing more and increasing my knowledge in this field.
By early 2000, I had …show more content…

The phenomenon of globalization has triggered a rapid technological development making Nigeria one of the largest technological market in the region. The technological industry is rapidly growing and shows great potential, yet compared to other advancing countries it is still in its relative infancy.
I want to become a be a successful IT entrepreneur and be instrumental in my nation’s technological advancement. Studying in your master’s program and taking advantage of the Optional Practical Training option, I expect to have the knowledge and the experience necessary to be fully prepared to make technological developmental contributions.
An institute like Louisiana Tech University will provide me with the professional knowledge and a new conceptual perception to succeed in the field of computer technology. The well reputed course, experienced faculty and world class facilities are an added advantage. I strongly believe that under guidance of your competent and research oriented faculty, I would be able to mold my career decisively for the better. I am sure that my strong motivation, my undergraduate experience, my work exposure and my analytical aptitude will help me to measure up to the rigors of graduate