I was fascinated by Tadashi's accomplishment of building Baymax in the movie Big Hero 6. Baymax was a robot created by Tadashi to help people around the world. I have also made many accomplishments throughout my life and hope to one day help people through technological advancements. One of my accomplishments took place when I was ten years old. It was Christmas Day in 2015, and like many children, I was excited to open my presents. My eyes lit up as I gazed at what appeared to be a toy robot! It was a robot you had to assemble using the instructions and 1,000 parts included in the box. I opened the manual and began using the screwdriver to attach the plastic pieces with nuts and bolts according to the manual's pictures. I forgot about the other presents that I had not opened as I began to build the legs of the robot, eventually losing track of time. My eyes were burning as I began building the second section, which was the robot's arms. I successfully made the first arm and was confident I could mirror the steps for the second arm. I noticed it was like the first arm, so I copied the first arm I built. Feeling accomplished, I decided to go to bed for the night since it was already late. The following day, I woke up and continued to build the robot. While assembling the head, I noticed that I ran out of nuts and bolts. I checked to see if I was missing any parts but remembered the arm I had built the day before by copying the first arm. I returned to the instruction manual, read the steps, and realized that I used more screws than needed. Following the manual's instructions, I rebuilt the arm and finished the head, completing the robot structure. Programming the robot was the last step to making this 4-foot-tall robot fully functional. It was a long process, but although I had to return to fix my mistakes, it was a great learning experience. This experience was a period of growth where I learned that I am always eager to tackle any task, learn new skills along the way, and see the process through to completion. Although the robot I built was not as advanced as Baymax, it was a great experience that became my foundational interest in technology. I hope that one day, my technological contributions will help people worldwide. This accomplishment sparked my interest in computer science and robotics. Since the age of ten, I have been involved in activities and clubs that focused on these same fields while excelling in STEM-based academics. I plan to major in Computer Science and learn critical skills and knowledge in this field. These skills will help me to one day become a Video Game Developer and teach Black children how to code and not be afraid of STEM.

I was fascinated by Tadashi's accomplishment of building Baymax in the movie Big Hero 6. Baymax was a robot created by Tadashi to help people around the world. I have also made many accomplishments throughout my life and hope to one day help people through technological advancements. One of my accomplishments took place when I was ten years old. It was Christmas Day in 2015, and like many children, I was excited to open my presents. My eyes lit up as I gazed at what appeared to be a toy robot! It was a robot you had to assemble using the instructions and 1,000 parts included in the box. I opened the manual and began using the screwdriver to attach the plastic pieces with nuts and bolts according to the manual's pictures. I forgot about the other presents that I had not opened as I began to build the legs of the robot, eventually losing track of time. My eyes were burning as I began building the second section, which was the robot's arms. I successfully made the first arm and was confident I could mirror the steps for the second arm. I noticed it was like the first arm, so I copied the first arm I built. Feeling accomplished, I decided to go to bed for the night since it was already late. The following day, I woke up and continued to build the robot. While assembling the head, I noticed that I ran out of nuts and bolts. I checked to see if I was missing any parts but remembered the arm I had built the day before by copying the first arm. I returned to the instruction manual, read the steps, and realized that I used more screws than needed. Following the manual's instructions, I rebuilt the arm and finished the head, completing the robot structure. Programming the robot was the last step to making this 4-foot-tall robot fully functional. It was a long process, but although I had to return to fix my mistakes, it was a great learning experience. This experience was a period of growth where I learned that I am always eager to tackle any task, learn new skills along the way, and see the process through to completion. Although the robot I built was not as advanced as Baymax, it was a great experience that became my foundational interest in technology. I hope that one day, my technological contributions will help people worldwide. This accomplishment sparked my interest in computer science and robotics. Since the age of ten, I have been involved in activities and clubs that focused on these same fields while excelling in STEM-based academics. I plan to major in Computer Science and learn critical skills and knowledge in this field. These skills will help me to one day become a Video Game Developer and teach Black children how to code and not be afraid of STEM. In addition, I plan to continue to increase my knowledge in Finance and build my wealth portfolio. My previous and current opportunities to participate in wealth-building courses have shown me the importance of continuing this in the future. As a Computer Science major, I might be able to minor in Finance and continue to build my portfolio financially. Not only would I be able to increase my knowledge but also, help others. I could one day own a company or run a non-profit that helps children of color learn coding and other STEM-based skills. Possessing this additional financial knowledge will help sustain the business or non-profit, while also giving back.

I was fascinated by Tadashi's accomplishment of building Baymax in the movie Big Hero 6. Baymax was a robot created by Tadashi to help people around the world. I have also made many accomplishments throughout my life and hope to one day help people through technological advancements. One of my accomplishments took place when I was ten years old. It was Christmas Day in 2015, and like many children, I was excited to open my presents. My eyes lit up as I gazed at what appeared to be a toy robot! It was a robot you had to assemble using the instructions and 1,000 parts included in the box. I opened the manual and began using the screwdriver to attach the plastic pieces with nuts and bolts according to the manual's pictures. I forgot about the other presents that I had not opened as I began to build the legs of the robot, eventually losing track of time. My eyes were burning as I began building the second section, which was the robot's arms. I successfully made the first arm and was confident I could mirror the steps for the second arm. I noticed it was like the first arm, so I copied the first arm I built. Feeling accomplished, I decided to go to bed for the night since it was already late. The following day, I woke up and continued to build the robot. While assembling the head, I noticed that I ran out of nuts and bolts. I checked to see if I was missing any parts but remembered the arm I had built the day before by copying the first arm. I returned to the instruction manual, read the steps, and realized that I used more screws than needed. Following the manual's instructions, I rebuilt the arm and finished the head, completing the robot structure. Programming the robot was the last step to making this 4-foot-tall robot fully functional. It was a long process, but although I had to return to fix my mistakes, it was a great learning experience. This experience was a period of growth where I learned that I am always eager to tackle any task, learn new skills along the way, and see the process through to completion. Although the robot I built was not as advanced as Baymax, it was a great experience that became my foundational interest in technology. I hope that one day, my technological contributions will help people worldwide. This accomplishment sparked my interest in computer science and robotics. Since the age of ten, I have been involved in activities and clubs that focused on these same fields while excelling in STEM-based academics. I plan to major in Computer Science and learn critical skills and knowledge in this field. These skills will help me to one day become a Video Game Developer and teach Black children how to code and not be afraid of STEM. In addition, I plan to continue to increase my knowledge in Finance and build my wealth portfolio. My previous and current opportunities to participate in wealth-building courses have shown me the importance of continuing this in the future. As a Computer Science major, I might be able to minor in Finance and continue to build my portfolio financially. Not only would I be able to increase my knowledge but also, help others. I could one day own a company or run a non-profit that helps children of color learn coding and other STEM-based skills. Possessing this additional financial knowledge will help sustain the business or non-profit, while also giving back.

I was fascinated by Tadashi's accomplishment of building Baymax in the movie Big Hero 6. Baymax was a robot created by Tadashi to help people around the world. I have also made many accomplishments throughout my life and hope to one day help people through technological advancements. One of my accomplishments took place when I was ten years old. It was Christmas Day in 2015, and like many children, I was excited to open my presents. When I opened one of my presents, my eyes lit up like the sun, and I gazed at what appeared to be a toy robot! It was a robot you had to assemble using the instructions and 1,000 parts included in the box. I opened the box and started attempting to build the robot. I opened the instruction manual and looked at the first step. I began using the screwdriver to attach the plastic pieces with nuts and bolts according to the instructions manual's pictures. I forgot about the other presents that I had not opened as I began to build the legs of the robot, eventually losing track of time. My eyes were burning as I began building the second section, which was the robot's arms. I successfully made the first arm and was confident I could mirror the steps for the second arm. I noticed it was like the first arm, so I copied the first arm I built. It seemed like a good decision, or at least that's what I thought. Feeling accomplished, I decided to go to bed for the night since it was already late. The following day, I woke up and continued to build the robot. I then undertook the task of building the body and the head. I created the structure of the body and connected the legs and arms. While assembling the head, I noticed that I ran out of nuts and bolts. I checked to see if I was missing any parts but remembered the arm I had built the day before by copying the first arm. I returned to the instruction manual, read the steps, and realized that I used more screws than needed. Following the manual's instructions, I rebuilt the arm and finished the head, completing the robot structure. Programming the robot was the last step to making this 4-foot-tall robot fully functional. It was a long and tedious process, but although I had to return to fix my mistakes, it was a great learning experience. This experience was a period of growth where I learned that I am always eager to tackle any task, learn new skills along the way, and see the process through to completion. Although the robot I built was not as advanced as Baymax, it was a great experience that became the foundation of my interest in technology. I hope that one day, my technological contributions will help people worldwide. This accomplishment sparked my interest in computer science and robotics.

My G-Ma (grandmother) recently passed away on March 14, 2023. She was one of the greatest influences in my life, especially as it relates to education and earning a degree. My G-Ma cared for me for the first 4 years of my life and taught me the importance of education and putting God first. Her favorite verse, Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, has guided me through all challenges. G-Ma grew up knowing the struggles of life, but also the importance of having fun. While she didn’t possess material riches, she had a family who trusted and believed God would make a way and provide all their needs. My G-Ma worked tirelessly on sharecropper farms, while going to school. Then both of her parents, my great-grandparents, died within six months of each other. But because of what her parents taught her, she knew she and her siblings had each other, and God was on their side. They took care of each other striving to continue the bond of faith and love that their parents taught them. That same love and faith live on today. Although G-Ma only had a grade school education, her life was filled with teaching, learning, and much wisdom. My G-Ma was curious about everything around her. She would always ask questions and follow up with “If you don’t ask, you won’t know”. The amazing thing was, once you explained something to her, she never forgot it! Her memory and recall were incredible. While she could not attend school the way she wanted, G-Ma was determined that her children’s educational future would be different. She believed in God, who blessed both of her daughters to become college-educated professionals who are kind and know the value of giving back. She carried that same belief in raising and guiding me as her grandson. With her aiding in raising me, she encouraged me to study and give my best effort in my studies and in everything I participated in. She attended every award ceremony, both soccer and basketball practices and games along with my chess and taekwondo tournaments. Her positivity and presence meant so much to me and helped me to give my best. My G-Ma suffered from dementia in her last year of life. She was alert enough on the day I received my early admittance to Morehouse College. She was proud of me and had the biggest smile when I shared my news. Although I am sad she is no longer living, she lives in my heart. I will continue to achieve my educational goals with G-Ma in mind.