When visiting my parents’ homeland last summer, the island of Samoa, I noticed a big problem. There were lots of plantations but not enough production and labor to tend to the land. The impact of not having the necessary labor to harvest the crops, caused the fields to rot and have severe erosion and soil degradation. This would cause significant economic loss and a failure to meet supply and demands, potentially increasing food prices and causing food insecurity for the villagers. My solution to helping the island would be to first take care of the labor shortage. With most of the younger generation moving off island to find work, I would use robotics such as self-driving harvesters and tractors on the fields to help tend to the land. Then I would use soil sensors and drones to gather information about the moisture and nutrients in the soil. In the end, the problems would be solved using my computer science knowledge and skills. Being a dual-sport student athlete at my school, I take pride in the way I carry myself, the effort I put forth, and the support I give to others. Being a leader does not mean that you must speak loudly to be heard or must be the center of attention to be seen. I like to lead in silence. I like to have my actions speak for me. I like to lead by example. Being selected to serve on the Student Summit (student government), I am the voice for my peers. I represent them during meetings with our school administrators on important matters. During these meetings, I help find solutions for problems that are happening on campus and share what the student body enjoys and appreciates. I set the standard high by doing my best in the classroom, pushing myself in the weight room, and keeping a positive attitude no matter what the situation. As a leader on my sports teams, I strive to make time for my teammates and to be there when they need me. I make it an effort to let them know that they can come to me with anything and I will try my best to help them. I make sure everyone feels welcome and included. I make sure to be respectful to my peers, teachers, coaches and school administrators. Building a better community on campus is not only about pep rallies, school dances, or music concerts, but also about the small things one can do to make others feel included, welcomed, and appreciated. I represent my school with much pride knowing that I am not only representing myself but am a representation of my parents, coaches, teachers and mentors. My hope is that I have been an example to my fellow peers and that they will do the same in contributing to making our campus community a better place to be. My dream is to become an Engineer. A dreamer of dreams, a creator of things, a solver of problems within the world. I plan to create, build, invent and solve problems. My mission will be to connect the world, to weave the many different nations into one fine mat! I will use my degree to find solutions to global problems (climate change, cybersecurity, vaccine development, etc.) I also plan to partner with mechanical engineering firms in building and creating new technology from designing and programming robots and drones, to developing software for medical devices, smart appliances, and automotive electronics. My goal is to be part of the solution in helping the world become a more efficient place for every person today!

When visiting my parents’ homeland last summer, the island of Samoa, I noticed a big problem. There were lots of plantations but not enough production and labor to tend to the land. The impact of not having the necessary labor to harvest the crops, caused the fields to rot and have severe erosion and soil degradation. This would cause significant economic loss and a failure to meet supply and demands, potentially increasing food prices and causing food insecurity for the villagers. My solution to helping the island would be to first take care of the labor shortage. With most of the younger generation moving off island to find work, I would use robotics such as self-driving harvesters and tractors on the fields to help tend to the land. Then I would use soil sensors and drones to gather information about the moisture and nutrients in the soil. In the end, the problems would be solved using my computer science knowledge and skills. Being dual-sport student athlete at my school, I take pride in the way I carry myself, the effort I put forth, and the support I give to others. Being a leader does not mean that you must speak loudly to be heard or must be the center of attention to be seen. I like to lead in silence. I like to have my actions speak for me. I like to lead by example. Being selected to serve on the Student Summit (student government), I am the voice for my peers. I represent them during meetings with our school administrators on important matters. During these meetings, I help find solutions for problems that are happening on campus and share what the student body enjoys and appreciates. I set the standard high by doing my best in the classroom, pushing myself in the weight room, and keeping a positive attitude no matter what the situation. As a leader on my sports teams, I strive to make time for my teammates and to be there when they need me. I make it an effort to let them know that they can come to me with anything and I will try my best to help them. I make sure everyone feels welcome and included. I make sure to be respectful to my peers, teachers, coaches and school administrators. Building a better community on campus is not only about pep rallies, school dances, or music concerts, but also about the small things one can do to make others feel included, welcomed, and appreciated. I represent my school with much pride knowing that I am not only representing myself but am a representation of my parents, coaches, teachers and mentors. My hope is that I have been an example to my fellow peers and that they will do the same in contributing to making our campus community a better place to be. My dream is to become an Engineer. A dreamer of dreams, a creator of things, a solver of problems within the world. I plan to create, build, invent and solve problems. My mission will be to connect the world, to weave the many different nations into one fine mat! I will use my degree to find solutions to global problems (climate change, cybersecurity, vaccine development, etc.) I also plan to partner with mechanical engineering firms in building and creating new technology from designing and programming robots and drones, to developing software for medical devices, smart appliances, and automotive electronics. My goal is to be part of the solution in helping the world become a more efficient place for every person here today!