Personal Statement: My Career Goals: Mechanical Engineering

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When I look at how mankind has evolved over years, it amazes me. My career goal is to become a mechanical engineer. I aspire to become skilled enough to create mechanics, which will improve people’s lives. I come from a very hardworking family. As the first son,a lot is expected from me to set good examples for my younger brothers. In Nigeria, not everyone has the opportunity to quality education. Throughout life I have had several disruptions on my educational path. I attended school until my father’s business went bankrupt, combined with the local terror in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Afterwards, Family and I began a series of migrations in search of a better life, In the process, we migrated to several different countries with different education …show more content…

I 'm involved in numerous extracurricular activities that will help me achieve my goals. For example, I am the current treasurer of (FBLA) The Future Business Leaders of America, Member of (DECA) it 's an international association for marketing that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in finance, hospitality and management. Additionally, I am an active member with Upstanders, a club that stands up against bullying and hate; (ASA) The African Student Association and the National Art Honor Society. I am also on the football and track teams. Track is a very competitive sport; it teaches me to endure and prepare me for the competitive real world. All of these extra-curricular activities are preparing me for future obstacles on my collegiate …show more content…

I am certain that I will be successful at The University of Texas at San Antonio( UTSA). I know UTSA is the perfect school for me because of its outstanding mechanical engineering program and close proximity to my major source of support:family. UTSA also provides for an inclusive environment because of the diverse campus with people from around the world with a great African community. I am certain that by gaining admission to UTSA, I will have the opportunity to combine my love for mechanics and My business interest. UTSA will help me provide the resources I need as an aspiring engineer and business

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