I am a person who tries his best to stay on the right side of things, despite this world becoming a little less empathetic towards others by the day. Even though I am an introvert, I tend to gravitate towards helping others in my community because it not only supports my mental health but also contributes to their overall well-being. I live my life not hoping that I will make a big change in the world, just that if I can make a small change in my community day by day, they may one day grow into something greater and more fulfilling. I haven't always been interested in engineering, but ever since I had a great engineering teacher in high school, its been on my mind much more. Adopting an engineering mindset has led me to be a much more curious human when it comes to the ways of this world. Now, whenever I'm out and about I find myself looking at these complex looking buildings, bridges, cars, and wonder all sorts of things about them. From how they're made to how much weight they can handle, It makes me a more motivated and curious individual about the engineering world as a potential career path. Though mechanical engineering stands out to me the most because it is really the baseline of all engineering and can provide me with the versatility I need to grow within this industry. I plan to use my mechanical engineering degree to work on projects that help the overshadowed people in my community. The people who have disabilities but cannot afford a cheap, lasting alternative to accommodate themselves to the everyday needs in life. The people, society overlooks just because they were born a certain way and need a bit more help than others. I hope that I can grow my skills enough to be able to help these people in a way that is efficient, safe, and also sustainable the world around us. While, I may not have a specific goal in mind for this, I believe that this direction is enough for now, because as I study over these years, I'll gain the skills and insight needed to make a meaningful impact. Beyond my academic standpoint, my faith also plays a significant role in how I will approach this giant hurdle. As a Christian, I believe that I should be serving the people in my community with integrity and purpose. In high school, I participated in many community driven services like environmental cleanups, food shelters, feeding the homeless, and even a mission trip to Austin where I helped support children in need. These experiences have led me to my current goal because I've seen how my small acts of kindness can help others and even put a smile on their faces despite their unfortunate situations. Ultimately, through my future career as a mechanical engineer, I hope to be a small light of hope for the people in my community that creates a domino effect of positive change over the years. What that looks like, I'm not too sure yet, but I do know that this is what my hard work over these next few years should strive to look like. I want to be someone that isn't just an engineer for financial gain, but someone who actively works to make a difference in the environment around me and the many others living in it.