My personal educational and career goals are powered by a desire to build responsibility, courage, and a sense of purpose that ultimately influences me to be unable to quit, and pursue a positive impact. I use this daily to remind myself that in the end I will be satisfied with the path I took, and I won’t regret it. I plan to excel in the college or university I choose, and focus on balancing my personal and academic interests. I’m interested in improving my presentation skills, which I believe will serve me well and influence long term success in the technological field. Beyond coursework, I also aim to participate in internships, extracurricular activities and tech clubs/programs to better my appearance in this career field and to allow me to apply what I learn in school to the real world, identifying my strengths and weaknesses along with gaining insights needed to navigate throughout this career pathway. I work hard to get my ambition and dedication recognised, as I know this is something vital to have around and something that will look great on who I am. Additionally, I plan on having this opportunity to further push my career potential, and having the best help available to finish this next level of education. I plan to continue pursuing the career path of Computer Software engineering, and don't think of stopping any time soon. However, as a first-gen Hispanic kid in a low-income family with mainly one source of income, it seems impossible to be able to continue my education. Although that might've seemed as the end of the road for me, it wasn't; amazing scholarships such as this amazing scholarship are the scholarships I look forward to, and I put my deepest thought into since I know if I was selected, I would be beyond grateful giving me reminder that there is light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel. Circling back to my career path, I chose this career as I've had interest in the amazing things technology can do and have always been astonished by how complex it is. I saw it as a jungle, a jungle ready for me to explore and find the hidden treasure. Since 4th grade, I became more and more experienced with technology, as I had gotten my first ever console, that is completely mine (PS4). I learned to navigate throughout it, the tips and tricks with this tech. Since then, my experience has grown to a large extent, exceeding my expectations to what I thought was my potential. I plan to take advantage of my knowledge in this field, and pursue a career that requires internships, and a job that helps improve technology and further build our technology based world.

My personal educational and career goals are powered by a desire to build responsibility, courage, and a sense of purpose that ultimately influences me to be unable to quit, and pursue a positive impact. I use this daily to remind myself that in the end I will be satisfied with the path I took, and I won’t regret it. I plan to excel in the college or university I choose, and focus on balancing my personal and academic interests. I’m interested in improving my presentation skills, which I believe will serve me well and influence long term success in the technological field. Beyond coursework, I also aim to participate in internships, extracurricular activities and tech clubs/programs to better my appearance in this career field and to allow me to apply what I learn in school to the real world, identifying my strengths and weaknesses along with gaining insights needed to navigate throughout this career pathway. I work hard to get my ambition and dedication recognised, as I know this is something vital to have around and something that will look great on who I am. Additionally, I plan on having this opportunity to further push my career potential, and having the best help available to finish this next level of education. I plan to continue pursuing the career path of Computer Software engineering, and don't think of stopping any time soon. However, as a first-gen Hispanic kid in a low-income family with mainly one source of income, it seems impossible to be able to continue my education. Although that might've seemed as the end of the road for me, it wasn't; amazing scholarships such as this STEM scholarship are the scholarships I look forward to, and I put my deepest thought into since I know if I was selected, I would be beyond grateful giving me reminder that there is light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel. Circling back to my career path, I chose this career as I've had interest in the amazing things technology can do and have always been astonished by how complex it is. I saw it as a jungle, a jungle ready for me to explore and find the hidden treasure. Since 4th grade, I became more and more experienced with technology, as I had gotten my first ever console, that is completely mine (PS4). I learned to navigate throughout it, the tips and tricks with this tech. Since then, my experience has grown to a large extent, exceeding my expectations to what I thought was my potential. I plan to take advantage of my knowledge in this field, and pursue a career that requires internships, and a job that helps improve technology and further build our technology based world.

Every human being has something of value that they brought to the table. - Kanye West (Ye) The importance of reminding myself this quote is crucial; I can’t go a day without it. I remind myself that no matter the failures, the successes, or anything that happens to me I know I have some sort of value; it varies for everyone what “value” means. Personally, what value means to me is having a sort of unique trait, something that automatically makes someone recognise something about you; what makes us, us. I strongly believe one of the values I have is my ability to maintain my motivation for my education, as I know this is my pathway I should choose, I know this is the right choice. My mom constantly tells me to finish what I start no matter what it is, and I’ve been carrying this mentality since I started middle school. I know with this dedication and my Courage to Grow, I will achieve amazing things in the future. I plan to continue pursuing the career path of Computer Software engineering, and don't think of stopping any time soon. However, as a first-gen Hispanic kid in a low-income family with mainly one source of income, it seems impossible to be able to continue my education. Although that might've seemed as the end of the road for me, it wasn't; amazing scholarships such as this Amazing scholarship are the scholarships I look forward to, and I put my deepest thought into since I know if I was selected, I would be beyond grateful giving me reminder that there is light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel. Circling back to my career path, I chose this career as I've had interest in the amazing things technology can do and have always been astonished by how complex it is. I saw it as a jungle, a jungle ready for me to explore and find the hidden treasure. Since 4th grade, I became more and more experienced with technology, as I had gotten my first ever console, that is completely mine (PS4). I learned to navigate throughout it, the tips and tricks with this tech. Since then, my experience has grown to a large extent, exceeding my expectations to what I thought was my potential. I plan to take advantage of my knowledge in this field, and pursue a career that requires internships, and a job that helps improve technology and further build our technology based world.

I plan to continue pursuing the career path of Computer Software engineering, and don't think of stopping any time soon. However, as a first-gen Hispanic kid in a low-income family with mainly one source of income, it seems impossible to be able to continue my education. Although that might've seemed as the end of the road for me, it wasn't; amazing scholarships such as this Amazing Financial scholarship are the scholarships I look forward to, and I put my deepest thought into since I know if I was selected, I would be beyond grateful giving me reminder that there is light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel. Circling back to my career path, I chose this career as I've had interest in the amazing things technology can do and have always been astonished by how complex it is. I saw it as a jungle, a jungle ready for me to explore and find the hidden treasure. Since 4th grade, I became more and more experienced with technology, as I had gotten my first ever console, that is completely mine (PS4). I learned to navigate throughout it, the tips and tricks with this tech. Since then, my experience has grown to a large extent, exceeding my expectations to what I thought was my potential. I plan to take advantage of my knowledge in this field, and pursue a career that requires internships, and a job that helps improve technology and further build our technology based world. Attending college would be essential and to a great extent, would be considered a necessity for who I wanna be. Other students might not want to put in this work to continue their education and go straight into the workforce, but I’m willing to take this extra step; I’ve promised this to my parents, that my education is my #1 priority for my future. To start off, attending college would mark a new beginning in my family, as I’m first generation and neither my parents nor my grandparents went to college, and at most, they only finished high school. They came to the United States for opportunities, and for their children to have a better education than they ever had, so I’m not planning on disappointing them in this aspect. I want to show them that they’re hard work paid off, and the choice they made was the right choice. Additionally, attending college opens up countless opportunities and chances to apply what I’ve learned into the real world, as I plan on participating in internships and programs that allow me to prove myself that my dedication and commitment is existent. Another main reason on which attending college is vital to me would be on which I know it’ll help me grow mentally and professionally, showing me what it means to be an adult with responsibilities. I’m very aware that my responsibility isn’t amazing, and having a direct step to improving it by attending college would be a key pathway. With the career I chose, Computer Software Engineering/ Computer Engineering, I’m highly motivated in excelling at this, and with college I intend to make an impact in this field, as technology is growing day by day and the world needs people in this work field to manage these new changes. However, with my high motivation and confidence I have in this topic, I strongly believe a mentor or someone that has had the experience in this topic would help a ton.

A time I can recall on helping someone wouldn't be considered past, as I continue to do that today. Being raised catholic all my life, it taught me the golden rule which would be treat others the way you want to be treated. I use this, tell myself when I'm with others "what would I like people to do for me?", this leads to doing kinds acts, show I care, and be there when things get hard. A prime example that I would consider to be perfect in this case would definitely be when my little brother got bullied at school for his weight, additionally for his ethnicity as a hispanic. This had me furious, as I know how it felt to be bullied because of your race; I kept my calm. The next day I went to school with my little brother, leading to finding who was giving him a hard time. I talked to his teacher, which was my old teacher as well, and asked if I can speak to the boy. I spoke calmly to him, stating that I was told he was critizing my little brother. I kept my calm, we spoke, he agreed, and there was no negativity involved and my little brother didn't get bullied to that extent since that time. Although this is the only example I stated, there are countless times where I think of others feelings rather than being self-centered or having my ego take over as I'm not that type of person after all. As I love helping others, I'd love to continue while using my knowledge in technology to further push this work of field. I plan to continue pursuing the career path of Computer Software engineering, and don't think of stopping any time soon. However, as a first-gen Hispanic kid in a low-income family with mainly one source of income, it seems impossible to be able to continue my education. Although that might've seemed as the end of the road for me, it wasn't; amazing scholarships such as this STEM scholarship are the scholarships I look forward to, and I put my deepest thought into since I know if I was selected, I would be beyond grateful giving me reminder that there is light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel. Circling back to my career path, I chose this career as I've had interest in the amazing things technology can do and have always been astonished by how complex it is. I saw it as a jungle, a jungle ready for me to explore and find the hidden treasure. Since 4th grade, I became more and more experienced with technology, as I had gotten my first ever console, that is completely mine (PS4). I learned to navigate throughout it, the tips and tricks with this tech. Since then, my experience has grown to a large extent, exceeding my expectations to what I thought was my potential. I plan to take advantage of my knowledge in this field, and pursue a career that requires internships, and a job that helps improve technology and further build our technology based world.

What music would you like to listen to?” said the doctor who was controlling the mri scanner; he already knows. “Can you play Currents by Tame Impala?” I said, as I entered the radioactive room with the mri; as anyone would expect, my bone was fractured. The problem is, it's not just any bone that is easy to handle, It's the vertebrate from my lower back. Unfortunately, this meant I was out for the season. This was supposed to be MY season. All summer, I had put so much effort and time into earning starting spots, and I had numerous things ahead of me to look at, as it was only my junior year at the moment and I had two whole seasons left. Instead, I fell into depression, feeling as if there was no way out and this was the rest of my life and any sort of physical activity was out of the picture. But I was obsessed. I was in love with football and being in the gym, as I knew it was something I could excel at and that was easy to maintain. However, without football or weightroom, I lost a form of self identity. I lost two things that I loved, and I came to when I felt down or felt weak either physically or mentally. And with nothing physically allowed to do, It was dumb to assume something negative wouldn’t happen to me mentally. I proceeded to walk forward, and was going fast so I could get out of this pothole I fell into. Depression was hitting my life hard, I didn’t have motivation for anything, especially school. I laughed to cover my depression, avoiding going out to hide my insecurities. “Mijo you’re gaining weight, I can see it.” Said my mother, as I had spent 10 months with no physical activity. It didn’t make sense however, as in all weight checkers it had said I lost 10 pounds and that broke my heart even more. I struggle with gaining weight, and I’m always trying to find a way to eat double. Once Summer came around the corner, I finally got clearance to be at the gym by my pt doctor. The problem? I wasn’t even near being ready for football; I hadn’t touched a ball since then nor had I had the same strength as before. I was afraid and insecure, to put it in simple words. However, I listened and closed that door myself, I knew this was a sign. I wanted a career; a normal life that wouldn’t have a life injury involved. So I quit, having other doors open now as I had assumed. I enjoyed a high school summer without football in it, I focused more on academics, and I finally had time to focus on myself whether it’s physically or mentally. A year passed and I had finally adjusted to this lifestyle, being more careful on my physical wellbeing and putting more attention on my future and academics instead of putting attention on a sport that I only played for fun, potentially continuing in college. Had I been too hard on myself? Possibly. It changed my persona, I discovered a new Josue, one that knows what he truly wants to do in his future, and it starts with three big C’s; Commitment, Careful, and Creative.