Ohio Information Technology Scholarship

Unfortunately, my family has never had the best aptitude with technology. Whenever a problem would arise, whether that be with our television, tablets, computers, or any other device, I would always be the first one to come to the rescue. Due to there constantly being something for me to fix, I've grown up completely surrounded by technology and figuring out its inner workings. What started out as a chore grew into a hobby, as I would sit in my room and read about all of the different components of computers and how they were built. Then, that hobby slowly turned into a passion as I realized the global need for well trained information technology specialists. Certainly there has been a significant growth in the use of technology in daily life. The availability of information has expanded to the end of our fingertips. Aspects of data and technology has become undeniably intertwined in jobs, school, and recreation. Yet with this growth, there comes a necessity for people to understand how it works. I hope to become trained in information technology because I know that it will allow me to find a meaningful occupation where I am able to feel fulfilled in solving problems and making people's lives easier. I've always loved being able to address problems and fix them. In my mind, there is nothing more rewarding. I am also interested in the way we utilize data. I am considering majoring in data analytics, that way I can take raw data and make it understandable to everyone. I know that these fields are growing and becoming more and more important in our society. Data is used in every aspect of business, and the need for those who can dissect it is growing rapidly. In my life, I was always under the impression that you go to college to get a job that pays well. I never thought that you could also be passionate about what you study. However, I am very fortunate to be able to pursue a stable field that I am also interested in. Although there are a lot of women that are afraid or discouraged to pursue stem fields, I am completely open to the challenge it provides. I am excited to see how technology expands and helps the world in the future. The thought of all the possibilities of how technology could expand is exciting to me, and I can't wait to find my place in this growth.