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Pursuing a Master of Science in Geospatial Technology (MSGT) means that I will have become the first-generation college student, and now first-generation graduate student in my family. Following this master’s degree is important because I am the glue that holds my family together financially, and this can open several windows of opportunity for me in the future. My family has pushed me to be the best student and person I can be and have supported me in all my educational endeavors. I have learned from my parents that hard work and determination are the skills required to execute my goals. The short-term goal I wish to complete is to get accepted and complete the MSGT, and the long-term goal is to accomplish in advancing my career and working in a GIS related field that involves implementing sustainability within urban and non-urban areas. I have chosen this specific program …show more content…

To reach the highest level in my career that I wish to, the MSGT is necessary. Obtaining a master’s degree is one of the most practical things I can do to advance my career, and with receiving the MSGT, there is nothing I will not be able to achieve in my career. Growth is something that is very important in my personal, and professional life. A Master’s degree indicates the type of growth that will leave me with nothing but the opportunity to prosper. The MSGT will contribute to my career goals by making me more marketable in the professional world. It is important to be marketable because it will separate me from those who have not gone the extra mile to make themselves more desirable to employers. To make myself the most marketable, specialization of a field of knowledge is a key factor. Specialization starts with education and having specific and extensive knowledge in GIS allows me to differentiate myself from others which I have found to be very important when competing for

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