I come from a home of two Ethiopian immigrants who came to America in their late teen years. My 19-year-old mom at the time entered as a freshman and faced early adulthood without parental guidance. My parents were lucky enough to finish high school and get married but shortly after entering college my mom became pregnant with my brother and they both had to leave to support their growing family. My parents worked in parking garages and gas stations to put a roof over their heads. A couple of years later they had my second brother and continued to have me and my younger sisters. We are a family of six with one male 23-year-old, one male 19-year-old, a female 18-year-old (me), and one female 16-year-old. My dad decided to take a leap of faith and open up a restaurant business in metro Atlanta. For years the business was slow, but slowly customers became constant. The business is currently doing well and is a huge part of our family life. I will be attending Georgia Tech in the fall of 23 so that I may my pursue bachelor's and master's to become a board-certified architect. have chosen to pursue a major in Architecture for many reasons, one of the main ones being my impact on the world. Living in a society where most people are selfish and self-oriented, I believe it's important that we take time to think about how our actions affect the world around us. The designing of architectural buildings entails that you create structures for the use of others. As architects, we have a responsibility to create a space where designs allow movement and work within that space for the use of all. This process allows those with disabilities- hidden or visible- to interact with functional art just as an able-bodied person should. Designing a space impacts more than a person's aesthetic opinions; it can change a mood, improve quality of life, and reflect societal behavior. As a student learning a new career path, it is my responsibility to learn the core values of design- including the capacity to impact the world around us. Architecture isn't just design, it is our society's view on how we see ourselves and how we see the world. I know that through this career my creativity combined with my ingenuity will allow me to draft architectural pieces that embody spaces where connections, lives, and dreams can be built. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I will gain work experience by working for an architecture firm or in a related field. This will help me gain hands-on experience and learn about the industry. To become a licensed architect, it is typically necessary to complete an internship program. This typically involves working for a licensed architect for a certain number of years and completing a certain number of hours of work. I will then study top ass the Architect Registration Examination (ARE): The ARE is a comprehensive exam that tests an architect's knowledge and skills in various areas of architecture, such as building systems, materials and methods, and professional practice. It typically takes several months to prepare for and pass the exam. After passing the ARE, I must obtain a license to practice in their state. The requirements for obtaining a license vary by state but typically involve meeting education and experience requirements and passing an exam.

I have chosen to pursue a major in Architecture for many reasons, one of the main ones being my impact on the world. Living in a society where most people are selfish and self-oriented, I believe it's important that we take time to think about how our actions affect the world around us. The designing of architectural buildings entails that you create structures for the use of others. As architects, we have a responsibility to create a space where designs allow movement and work within that space for the use of all. This process allows those with disabilities- hidden or visible- to interact with functional art just as an able-bodied person should. Designing a space impacts more than a person's aesthetic opinions; it can change a mood, improve quality of life, and reflect societal behavior. As a student learning a new career path, it is my responsibility to learn the core values of design- including the capacity to impact the world around us. Architecture isn't just design, it is our society's view on how we see ourselves and how we see the world. I know that through this career my creativity combined with my ingenuity will allow me to draft architectural pieces that embody spaces where connections, lives, and dreams can be built. I believe that it is essential that one who can create change through the privilege of knowledge- should use that power to serve others for the betterment of society. Whether it's helping out a struggling friend or donating extra food to those that need it- we provide service through our actions. Service is a value I hold dear to me. It's important to realize what I have been blessed with and to share those blessings with those that need it most. Organizations that I have participated in such as ICNA Relief and Helping Mamas have helped me achieve those goals. My ability to live life with my greatest worry being figuring out how to pay for college- a privilege that many aren't afforded- contrasts those who worry about how long their electricity will stay on. The funds received from this scholarship will provide me with the education needed to excel in my intended field of study. Architecture in itself is a field that creates structures that can improve one's quality of life. Being in an environment- such as Georgia Tech- that welcomes a variety of perspectives and backgrounds is crucial to creating solutions to national and global issues. It's important that as a student I remain grounded in serving my community while fostering innovation. The core values that I will learn at Georgia Tech will prepare me to translate these values into my working life. When designing and creating I will think of my work in a broader sense. I must remember the impact architectural work has on society and how my role in this field can create change to positively impact the world. Being a Muslim to me is a way of life. I dedicate my presence on this earth to Allah(SWT) and my actions reflect that. Being a young Muslim who was born into Islam, it has a journey to choose Islam for myself. The decision to pray five times a day, talk to God, and complete actions that show your dedication to your faith comes from a personal choice that each person should make- whether or not they were born into Islam. Being a Muslim is not just about following a set of rules or practices, but also about cultivating a strong relationship with God and seeking to do good in the world.

Service to me is rooted in how we interact with the environment around us. Whether it's helping out a struggling friend or donating extra food to those that need it- we provide service through our actions. Service is a value I hold dear to me. It's important to realize what I have been blessed with and to share those blessings with those that need it most. Organizations that I have participated in such as ICNA Relief and Helping Mamas have helped me achieve those goals. My ability to live life with my greatest worry is figuring out how to pay for college- a privilege that many aren't afforded- contrasts those who worry about how long their electricity will stay on. I have chosen to pursue a major in Architecture for many reasons, one of the main ones being my impact on the world. Living in a society where most people are selfish and self-oriented, I believe it's important that we take time to think about how our actions affect the world around us. The designing of architectural buildings entails that you create structures for the use of others. As architects, we have a responsibility to create a space where designs allow movement and work within that space for the use of all. This process allows those with disabilities- hidden or visible- to interact with functional art just as an able-bodied person should. Designing a space impacts more than a person's aesthetic opinions; it can change a mood, improve quality of life, or reflect societal behavior. As a student entering a new career path, it is my responsibility to learn the core values of design- including the capacity to impact the world around us. Architecture isn't just designing, it is our society's view of how we see ourselves and how we see the world. Through this field, my creativity combined with my ingenuity will allow me to draft architectural pieces that embody spaces where connections, lives, and dreams can be built. Helping Mamas, ICNA relief, and The Atlanta Harari Community center are all nonprofits in which with volunteer effort they work to better the community. My participation in these organizations has helped make an impact on my community. Helping Mamas provides relief to single mothers in low-income households as well as children in the foster system. We provide them with hygiene products, diapers, and clothing. This organization was founded by a social worker who saw a gap in the system. The lack of public assistance programs that provide diapers and period products was something that couldn't be left alone. One shouldn't raise their child worried about where their next meal will come from or how they'll afford diapers, leaving their child wrapped in a plastic bag as a makeshift diaper. The gap in welfare services in America is disappointing. The contribution of American citizens' income towards taxes would let one assume that their right to basic healthcare needs would be protected. Instead, our government is more concerned about new public spaces rather than the well-being of its citizens. It is up to those privileged with basic needs to seek out organizations such as helping Mamas or ICNA relief to provide what they can to help those in dire situations. My ability to live life with my greatest worry being where I go to college contrasts those who worry about how long their electricity will stay on. The most important thing people like me can do is to educate themselves. Through the knowledge of what goes on in one's community, we can work together to provide relief to those struggling

When I first entered high school I struggled to find my place within the community. I had just moved to the Brookwood cluster and didn't know a single person in my grade. I went to school and would wish every day that I could just go home and never come back. I envied those who laughed in big groups in the halls- wishing I were them. When covid hit- towards the end of my freshman year- I realized amid all the tragedy I had finally discovered myself. When I reenter being physically in the school building- my junior year- I felt like a new person. I made an effort to talk to people and make connections. I joined many clubs that emphasized my passions, from volunteer work to my creative art side. I found groups of people who shared a common interest in making the world a better place. I found a spot in the place I had feared for so long. Many of the clubs I joined were service based and had many community activities in which I got a true glance at How community involvement could create the change I needed n my life but was able to better the lives of others. Service to me is rooted in how we interact with the environment around us. Whether it's helping out a struggling friend or donating extra food to those that need it- we provide service through our actions. Service is a value I hold dear to me. It's important to realize what I have been blessed with and to share those blessings with those that need it most. Organizations that I have participated in such as ICNA Relief and Helping Mamas have helped me achieve those goals. My ability to live life with my greatest worry is figuring out how to pay for college- a privilege that many aren't afforded- contrasts those who worry about how long their electricity will stay on. The most important thing people like me can do is to educate themselves. Through the knowledge of what goes on in one's community, we can work together to provide relief to those struggling. I have chosen to pursue a major in Architecture for many reasons, one of the main ones being my impact on the world. Living in a society where most people are selfish and self-oriented, I believe it's important that we take time to think about how our actions affect the world around us. The designing of architectural buildings entails that you create structures for the use of others. As architects, we have a responsibility to create a space where designs allow movement and work within that space for the use of all. This process allows those with disabilities- hidden or visible- to interact with functional art just as an able-bodied person should. Designing a space impacts more than a person's aesthetic opinions; it can change a mood, improve quality of life, and reflect societal behavior. As a student learning a new career path, it is my responsibility to learn the core values of design- including the capacity to impact the world around us. Architecture isn't just designing, it is our society's view of how we see ourselves and how we see the world. I know that through this career my creativity combined with my ingenuity will allow me to draft architectural pieces that embody spaces where connections, lives, and dreams can be built.

I come from a home of two Ethiopian immigrants who came to America in their late teen years. My 19-year-old mom at the time entered as a freshman and faced early adulthood without parental guidance. My parents were lucky enough to finish high school and get married but shortly after entering college my mom became pregnant with my brother and they both had to leave to support their growing family. My parents worked in parking garages and gas stations to put a roof over their heads. A couple of years later they had my second brother and continued to have me and my younger sisters. We are a family of six with one male 23-year-old, one male 19-year-old, a female 18-year-old (me), and one female 16-year-old. My dad decided to take a leap of faith and open up a restaurant business in metro Atlanta. For years the business was slow, but slowly customers became constant. The business is currently doing well and is a huge part of our family life. I currently attend Brookwood High School and am enrolled at Georgia State University as a part-time dual enrollment student. I plan to major in architecture at Georiga Tech so that I may receive my Bachelors as well as my Masters to become a NAAB ceftrieid architect. The beginning of Mankind first began in nature. The earliest humans found shelter through what the earth provided. In that, I have always been amazed at how we underestimate the functionality of nature. I believe nature provides the most inspiration in the field of architecture. Finding inspiration in everyday nature scenes and applying it to designs is what drew me to architecture. Architects like Frank Lloyd Wright showed me how nature can be beautifully incorporated into the architecture. Architects work to create structures that show the modernization of the world. I find architects like Wright a refreshing viewpoint on the simplicity of architecture- a return to our original home: the earth. Within nature you can find originality and uniqueness; I strive to incorporate organic aspects into my work. My current work in sculpture allows me to gain a sense of the process of designing and constructing three-dimensional figures that take inspiration from nature. The ability to combine art and science through design to create a functional space for the betterment of society inspires me to enter this career path. I believe that through my determination and creative sense, I will excel in this field. Living in a society where most people are selfish and self-oriented, I believe it's important that we take time to think about how our actions affect the world around us. The designing of architectural buildings entails that you create structures for the use of others. As architects, we have a responsibility to create a space where designs allow movement and work within that space for the use of all. This process allows those with disabilities- hidden or visible- to interact with functional art just as an able-bodied person should. As a student learning a new career path, it is my responsibility to learn the core values of design- including the capacity to impact the world around us. Architecture isn't just designing, it is our society's view of how we see ourselves and how we see the world. I know that through this career my creativity combined with my ingenuity will allow me to draft architectural pieces that embody spaces where connections, lives, and dreams can be built.