Once I obtain my bachelor's degree, I will use my knowledge and internship experience to build a company/ organization dedicated to black children, giving them the tools to find themselves. Black children are often hindered due to the barriers put in front of them, preventing them from succeeding. I want to start at the foundation, so these children can already have a stable mindset and know what they are capable of. I will give elementary, middle school, and high school students the tools and resources for them to reach their highest potential. That's one of the reasons why I wanted to attend an HBCU. I decided to attend an HBCU because I knew that I would receive the tools to be successful, and I have. I'm a freshman attending an HBCU, and I'm deeply confident I have made the right choice. I'm surrounded by black excellence and like-minded individuals on a daily basis. The people around me want to see me succeed, just as much as I want them to do the same, and that community is what it means to be black. In a society where the system has been deliberately built to hold us back and prevent us from succeeding, black people create communities to fight against it. Staying resilient while also having fun and being unapologetically ourselves is what it means to be black. When you're black, the sky isn't the limit; it's just what we stand on to reach the beyond.

As a young black woman who has seen the talent black children possess and has seen myself in these kids, my main goal is to open avenues for them to succeed. I would use my education to help black kids see their own talent so they can grow up and break the barriers society puts in front of them. I won’t wait until I get my bachelor’s degree to do this; I already started, as I’m pursuing my degree. I volunteer at a community center, where I teach young girls about technology, how to use it, and what their future has in store for them with technology. This is only the tip of the iceberg of what I plan to do in my community. I aim to influence children across various ages, allowing them to reach their full potential and break the systemic barriers that have been set in place to discourage black children. Through volunteering and internships in my undergraduate years, I plan to give black youth the tools and resources that allow them to open their mind to the various possibilities the world has in store for them. Once I obtain my bachelor's degree, I will use my knowledge and job experience to build a company/ organization dedicated to black children, giving them the tools to find themselves. I want to start at the foundation, so these children can already have a stable mindset and know what they are capable of. I would help elementary, middle school, and high school students get their foot in the door of the business world. My company/organization would teach black children about various careers they can pursue, provide opportunities for hands-on experience, and offer internships to high school and college students. There has been much progress over the years of black people gaining opportunities in fields that weren’t as accessible to us in the past, but it simply isn’t enough. I plan to be a resource for the youth and help fulfill their hopes and dreams. While I know it won’t be easy, beating the odds stacked against me will be worthwhile. Opening pathways for young black people to succeed is more than enough motivation for me. I plan to be the resource I wish I had in middle and high school. I want to show young black people that the sky isn’t the limit, the sky is what they should stand on to reach the beyond.

Business is such a versatile field that black people can truly excel in. Due to economic and societal factors many black people don’t ever get a chance to truly unlock their potential and this starts out from a young age. There is a substantial amount of children who I have encountered through volunteering and middle schools and elementary schools that are incredibly intelligent and have talents that would take them far in life. However, due to the lack of resources in schools and financial instability, very few eleven have the opportunity to recognize their talent and unlock their potential. As a young black woman who has seen the talent black children possess and who has seen myself in these kids, my main goal is open avenues for them to be successful. I would use my education to help black kids see their own talent so they can grow up and break the barriers society put in front of them. I don’t just plan to wait until I get my bachelor’s degree to do this, I plan to start while I’m pursuing my degree. I want to obtain internships and job opportunities that value the skills and creativity that these kids possess so they can be successful in life. As versatile as the business field is, it lacks diversity. Once I obtain my bachelors degree I would use my knowledge and job experience to build a company dedicated to black children who want to enter the business field. I want to start at the foundation, so these children can already have a stable mindset and know what they are capable of. I would help elementary, middle school and high school students get their foot in the door of the business world. My company / organization would teach black children about business, give them opportunities to get hands-on experience, and I would offer internships to high school and college students. Business is a common field, but seeing black people in that field isn’t so common. There has been much progress over the years of black people gaining opportunities in this field, but it simply isn’t enough. I plan to be a resource for the youth and help fulfill their hopes and dreams. While I know it won’t be easy, beating the odds stacked against me will be worthwhile. Opening pathways for young black people to succeed is more than enough motivation for me. I plan to be the resource I wish I had in middle and high school. I want to show young black people that they are their own key to success.

For much of my youth, I harbored a deep-seated fear of continuing to live in poverty as an adult. I longed for a life where my needs weren’t a thought and my wants came at will.—where I could provide for my family without the constant anxiety of financial uncertainty. Thus, the medical field seemed like the logical and pragmatic choice to achieve these goals. However, as I progressed through high school, I began to recognize that I shouldn’t pursue a career that I don’t have a passion for because it would ultimately leave me unhappy with life. I knew I didn’t want to go into healthcare, but I still wanted to pursue a career that was noble and fulfilling. I didn’t know what career path would be best for me until my sophomore year when a pivotal moment occurred, fundamentally shifting my perspective. I attended a field trip to an architectural firm with my CANstruction club. I was particularly fascinated by how the firm utilized cutting-edge technology to design and execute complex structures. One of the employees explained that technology is applicable in various sectors, giving the potential to revolutionize industries. As soon as he told me that information, I finally broke away from the box I confined myself to. My mind began flooding with wonder and curiosity of what technology could do for the future, and aid so many individuals. I came to understand that technology, with its vast applicability and continuous growth, was the career path I wanted to pursue. I felt as though it would be the field where I could truly make a difference. Once I realized I wanted to pursue a career in technology, I began to do research. I strived to find a career that truly captivated my interests, of the constant expansion of technology. During my exploration I discovered Business Information Technology (BIT)—a field that integrates business administration with information technology. This discovery felt like a natural fit, as both business and technology are fields that are rapidly evolving and offer immense opportunities for growth and innovation. The intersection of these two intrigued me, as it promised not only a dynamic career but also the potential to contribute to something much larger than myself.Through further research, I found that a career in BIT would allow me to combine my aspirations for financial stability with my desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. I began to understand that my goal of securing a comfortable life for myself and my future family—could be realized through technology, just as it could have been through healthcare. As I embark on the journey, I am excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this career path. I never use my hardships and struggles as a way to feel sorry for myself, I use it as motivation to be successful, and I will continue to do so as I enter this field. Technology not only provides the opportunity for financial success, but it also allows me to participate in shaping the future and helping others in a way that is both meaningful and far-reaching.

For much of my youth, I harbored a deep-seated fear of continuing to live in poverty as an adult. I longed for a life where my needs weren’t a thought and my wants came at will.—where I could provide for my family without the constant anxiety of financial uncertainty. Thus, the medical field seemed like the logical and pragmatic choice to achieve these goals.However, as I progressed through high school, I began to recognize that I shouldn’t pursue a career that I don’t have a passion for because it would ultimately leave me unhappy with life. I knew I didn’t want to go into healthcare, but I still wanted to pursue a career that was noble and fulfilling. I didn’t know what career path would be best for me until my sophomore year when a pivotal moment occurred, fundamentally shifting my perspective. I attended a field trip to an architectural firm with my CANstruction club. I was particularly fascinated by how the firm utilized cutting-edge technology to design and execute complex structures. One of the employees explained that technology is applicable in various sectors, giving the potential to revolutionize industries. As soon as he told me that information, I finally broke away from the box I confined myself to. My mind began flooding with wonder and curiosity of what technology could do for the future, and aid so many individuals. I came to understand that technology, with its vast applicability and continuous growth, was the career path I wanted to pursue. I felt as though it would be the field where I could truly make a difference. Once I realized I wanted to pursue a career in technology, I began to do research. I strived to find a career that truly captivated my interests, of the constant expansion of technology. During my exploration I discovered Business Information Technology (BIT)—a field that integrates business administration with information technology. This discovery felt like a natural fit, as both business and technology are fields that are rapidly evolving and offer immense opportunities for growth and innovation. The intersection of these two intrigued me, as it promised not only a dynamic career but also the potential to contribute to something much larger than myself.Through further research, I found that a career in BIT would allow me to combine my aspirations for financial stability with my desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. I began to understand that my goal of securing a comfortable life for myself and my future family—could be realized through technology, just as it could have been through healthcare. As I embark on the journey, I am excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this career path. I never use my hardships and struggles as a way to feel sorry for myself, I use it as motivation to be successful, and I will continue to do so as I enter this field. Technology not only provides the opportunity for financial success, but it also allows me to participate in shaping the future and helping others in a way that is both meaningful and far-reaching.

Business is a versatile field that allows black people to truly excel. Due to economic and societal factors, many black people don’t ever get a chance to truly unlock their potential, and this starts from a young age. There is a substantial number of children whom I have encountered through volunteering in middle schools and elementary schools who are incredibly intelligent and possess talents that would take them far in life. However, due to the lack of resources in schools and financial instability, very few eleven have the opportunity to recognize their talent and unlock their potential. As a young black woman who has seen the talent black children possess and who has seen myself in these kids, my main goal is to open avenues for them to be successful. I would use my education to help black kids recognize their own talents, so they can grow up and break through the barriers society puts in front of them. I don’t just plan to wait until I get my bachelor’s degree to do this; I plan to start while I’m pursuing my degree. I want to obtain internships and job opportunities that value the skills and creativity that these kids possess, so they can be successful in life. As versatile as the business field is, it lacks diversity. Once I obtain my bachelor's degree, I will use my knowledge and job experience to build a company dedicated to black children who want to enter the business field. I want to start at the foundation, so these children can already have a stable mindset and know what they are capable of. I would help elementary, middle school, and high school students get their foot in the door of the business world. My company / organization would teach black children about business, give them opportunities to get hands-on experience, and I would offer internships to high school and college students. Business is a common field, but seeing black people in that field isn’t so common. There has been much progress over the years in black people gaining opportunities in this field, but it simply isn’t enough. I plan to be a resource for the youth and help fulfill their hopes and dreams. While I know it won’t be easy, beating the odds stacked against me will be worthwhile. Opening pathways for young black people to succeed is more than enough motivation for me. I plan to be the resource I wish I had in middle and high school. I want to show young black people that they are their own key to success.