How did you get interested in pursuing a computer science degree? My journey from a humble background in Chile to the United States, combined with my Jewish heritage, has strongly shaped my perspectives on education and technology. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education in changing lives and creating opportunities. As someone who has always been curious about the intersection of technology and learning, my fascination with computer science began to flourish. While my roots instilled in me a deep respect for tradition and heritage, they also ignited a desire to push boundaries and embrace innovation. Upon arriving in the United States, I was exposed to the endless possibilities that technology offered, particularly in the realm of education. This exposure, coupled with my passion for using virtual reality (VR) to revolutionize learning, naturally led me to the field of computer science. What is your goal or dream job after receiving your degree? My dream job is to become a pioneer in the field of educational technology, specifically leveraging virtual reality to transform the way knowledge is imparted and absorbed. I was first going to dedicate myself as a machine learning developer, but when I realized that virtual reality had so much unexplored potential I decided that it would be my mission. I envision a future where classrooms transcend physical limitations, allowing students to immerse themselves in historical events, scientific experiments, and complex concepts. By developing innovative VR applications tailored to educational needs, I aim to bridge the gap between traditional pedagogy and cutting-edge technology. Through this, I aspire to create an impact that resonates with students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles, much like my own journey. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for receiving this scholarship? My unique background and unwavering commitment to educational transformation through technology set me apart as a candidate. The convergence of my Jewish heritage, Chilean origins, and American experience has granted me a holistic perspective that embraces tradition while embracing change. My passion for using virtual reality to enhance learning is not just an academic interest, but a deeply ingrained mission to bring about meaningful change in education. The alignment between my values and Loupe's mission underscores my dedication to revolutionizing education using technology. This scholarship would empower me to further pursue my computer science degree and contribute to a cause that resonates with both my personal journey and my professional aspirations. With a vision that combines cultural appreciation, technological innovation, and educational impact, I am confident that my trajectory and passion make me an ideal candidate for this scholarship.

In a world where innovation is the driving force of progress, one area that calls out for a revolutionary transformation is education. Loupe's mission revolves around revolution, a concept that aligns perfectly with my core values centered on the potential of virtual reality (VR) to reshape the educational landscape. As a person of Jewish heritage who came from humble beginnings in Chile to the United States, I've carried with me a deep appreciation for education's transformative power. My journey has been shaped by a commitment to learning and growth, values deeply embedded within my cultural background. Traditional education methods have largely remained static for centuries. However, the power of VR presents an extraordinary opportunity to bridge the gap between education and technology, and I believe it's time to harness this potential for a much-needed revolution in learning. Imagine classrooms without physical boundaries – students equipped with VR headsets transported into immersive virtual worlds where history, science, art, and math come to life. Instead of reading about historical events, they could virtually witness pivotal moments, deeply engaging their senses and enhancing their understanding. VR has the ability to transform education into an interactive and multi-dimensional experience, catering to various learning styles and capturing students' attention like never before. This educational revolution not only aligns with Loupe's mission but also has the power to transform individuals' purposes. By embracing VR in education, we foster a new generation of learners who are excited about exploring, questioning, and collaborating. Students can step into the shoes of scientists, artists, and historical figures, gaining insights that traditional methods often struggle to deliver. My journey from Chile to the U.S. has instilled in me a passion for breaking down barriers and overcoming challenges. The idea of VR-infused education holds promise on multiple fronts. For starters, it can make learning more inclusive and accessible. Students from different parts of the world could connect in a shared virtual classroom, breaking down geographical barriers and allowing for diverse perspectives. Moreover, subjects that are typically challenging to grasp can be visualized and interacted with in VR, leading to a deeper comprehension of complex concepts. Collaboration is another key aspect that aligns with Loupe's mission. In a VR learning environment, students can work together on projects, simulations, and experiments. They can collaborate on a virtual canvas, conducting chemistry experiments, exploring the human body, or even building historically accurate structures. This level of interactivity not only enhances the educational experience but also hones important skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. As someone deeply invested in leveraging VR for educational purposes, my heritage and journey provide a unique perspective on the value of education and the opportunities it can unlock. I see an incredible opportunity for alignment between my values and Loupe's mission. The revolution in education through VR is a pathway toward empowerment, enlightenment, and progress. It's a way to make learning faster, more engaging, and more enjoyable, instilling a lifelong love for exploration and knowledge. In conclusion, when asked about one thing I'd like to see undergo a revolution, my answer resonates with Loupe's mission: the transformation of education through the power of virtual reality. This revolution has the potential to break down barriers, enhance learning outcomes, and align with individual purposes – a true embodiment of Loupe's ethos of revolutionizing for the better.

Once a great person told me “A good deed is never lost, ” but I did not believe it; neither did I understand its true meaning. I used to be a very negative person, and I felt lost in the lie that life was never going to be happy for me, but that belief changed when I joined my mother at a “Christmas/Chanukah day” for people at an orphanage in Chile that she used to organize. I wasn’t very into selfless acts as I was in the climax of my worst years, puberty, but I went with her because I believe that your mother always will do what she believes is best for you. When we arrived at this structure, we entered the main yard where the kids were bundled together, and as soon as the kids saw us with bags of toys that we and various families of our community had gathered, we were greeted with kindness so great and happiness so immense from the children that I have never seen before or since. We gave them the gifts while another member of our team was preparing the table for the feast, when I saw something that melted my heart. Every time a kid got bored of playing with their given toy, they would just exchange it with others. No toy was untouched or left aside at any point, and they did not fight with any jealous feelings, as one child just said, “Wanna try it Fede?”, and the other responded, “Yeah, have mine for the robot war!” I saw that their innocence, and the mere and simple act of sharing, made these kids so grateful that they would mimic the generosity. Their display of brotherhood was admirable, and it made me rethink my relationship with my brothers. I have not always been close to my two younger brothers, Ariel and Yoel, but after that day, I have been more generous with my time, playing cards and running around outside. Now, here, in the United States of America, my parents have worked very hard to survive and to provide us with education. We’ve endured many hardships to be here, but like those children, we have learned to be hopeful and kind. Life can be merciless, but you always harvest what you cultivate. Helping others is very common in our teachings, from helping at the synagogue to acting honorably to others. People sometimes only remember the bad things, so it is up to us to remind them of the good things, deeds and actions that for some might be menial, but with the right intention, they can be life-changing. The other day, I was working on an assignment, and my neighbor asked me to print her something, and as a gentleman I did. Then yesterday, she sent us a letter, thanking us for being such good neighbors. Although it was a simple act of kindness, I felt joy, happiness, and satisfaction when I got the letter and saw that she noticed and appreciated it. I learned that kindness is like COVID, it spreads very fast “infecting” those who get close to it; however, it is different, because kindness can save lives, kindness spreads joy, and kindness is better to be a carrier. Life is about sharing, sharing kindness, sharing hope, and even sharing pain. It is full of surprises that can be good or bad, but all of them are necessary to grow, and doing small acts of kindness for others has taught me that we can all help each other through challenges.

Ever since I have memory, I have always had a passion for solving puzzles, from the beginning 100 pieces at 2 years old, to the 2000 pieces that I occasionally did back in Chile. Solving problems is what has been a key factor in my life. I have always loved to help people. I was raised in a Jewish home, and I have always been proud of that. One of the most important things that I was taught is that no matter what, you must help others because we are here to give, not to take. Legos were a big part of my life too, as with them I could create whatever I imagined. From early in my life I wanted to be an inventor, to create contraptions and gadgets to help others. When I lived in Chile, I used to build simple contraptions out of Lego to help my parents, such as this (now basic) vacuum cleaner. It was made to brush through the dust and go around the home. This was created using Lego and a broken broom. We eventually moved to Florida because we felt that living in Chile was no longer possible for us. After all, I was bullied in school to the point that my parents pulled me out before it got any worse. Moving here was a godsend. I was able to participate in the Robotics club and discover a new hobby: programming. So, until I graduated from high school (now in Florida), I aspired to be an engineer. This changed when I understood programming was the way of the future. I am now studying Computer Science to assist in the design of a brighter future. I will be on the cutting edge of innovations that will benefit humanity. I want to help others, and just as I'm asking for a scholarship to help pay for my school, I'll be sponsoring future generations so they may continue my journey when I'm gone. STEM is vital because it allows kids to learn about the world around them in a hands-on manner. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students must be exposed to all four areas to be prepared for the future. Technology and engineering are becoming more important in the workplace, and math is a fundamental ability that all kids should be able to understand. Science is also necessary for pupils to comprehend their surroundings. They can develop an appreciation for the natural world and learn how to safeguard it by learning about it. STEM is critical for human survival since technological improvements are the only way to save our world from ourselves. We must act, and I will do so.

Out of my experience in school, there is one tip that I strongly recoment. Don't attempt to be someone who you are not, while always remember to be better than yesterday. By attempting to be someone you are not, you lie to yourself. If you want to be liked, try to approach people, if they accept you by who you are, they will stay, if they don't, then you just dodged a bullet. I also included to be better than yesterday, because the learning environment is all about improvement. Teachers love to see students improve, because it shows that they are doing something meaningfull that is helping others. No matter how good or bad the teacher is, if you show improvements, they will be happy, and in turn provide you with an ally in the battlefield of life. As I said, "life is a battlefield, and to win you need allies", so be on the look for friends and mentors; people that will support you, but will stop you when you are about to do something you might regret. And lastly, if you want to be known, don't seek attention, because fame will come to those who can shine bright.

Remi from Ratatuouile is my all-time favorite Disney character from all of the films I've seen. Remi is a rat with the most humble origins of any Disney character. In my honest opinion, he is the main character in Disney's last treasure, as that is the best of the movies with a perfect tale from the last generation. Remi embodies effort and talent, as he worked tirelessly for what he felt to be right. Remi motivates me to keep going even when everything is against me. I don't consider myself a rat, nor am I affluent or ostentatiously wealthy, so such humility as Remi, yet having such a forceful personality helped me empathize to Remi.My goal is to help people with revolutionary ideas and creations. I am in the path to help billions of people with my inventions and I will help humanity to thrive.

As a Jew who came from Chile, I have always valued the power of education and money. I am not crazy about money, but I put it in my priority list right below education and followed by oxygen. I was taught that one who has, must share, because when the subject is tzedakah, 1 + 1 is 3, you donate to me, and then I donate to a third, hence 1 + 1 = 3. We go to a Chabad synagogue and put the tefillim that I got for my bar mitzvah everyday (the tefillim). But it is very hard to eat kosher when money is a problem, yet thank the lord, we do what we can. Paying it forward means to me the act of helping someone out to get on their feet, yet not to give them all. There is an example that I would like to share. Chabad invited me to go on a trip to Israel, where I prepared for over a year, this trip was going to be with over 30 other students and by now I would have already be with them, but due to unfortunate circumstances with the visa, I couldn’t go, I worked very hard and applied to many scholarships to be able to pay for the trip, but I could not go, so Instead of whining about my misfortune, I am here writing this essay in the hopes that my education won’t suffer like my one-in-a-lifetime opportunity did, because I know that one day, G’d will give me another chance to see the promised land and put the paper that my Yayo, my zeydee gave me last time I saw him.

As a Jew, I have to obligation to eat Kosher food. Kosher food needs to be prepared in a very specific way and there are plethora of laws and statues that state how and what is and isn’t Kosher. We go to a Chabad synagogue and put the tefillim that I got for my bar mitzvah everyday (the tefillim). But it is very hard to eat kosher when money is a problem, yet thank the lord, we do what we can. Eating Kosher food is a commandment from the lord, and it signifies that we eat not for a primal need, but because with that energy we are going to help the world. The mission of my people is to help all the nations in the world to live in peace, and make the world a better place.

I am a visionary whose major goal is to create a better future by fundamentally changing how we see technology, and I will be the greatest inventor ever. My intentions are broad in some ways, but I have a definite aim, and I will succeed regardless of the outcome. I am fluent in two languages, Spanish and English; I comprehend one, Hebrew; and I am learning three more, Japanese, Yiddish, and Russian. Cyber security was a major part in my life. When I was in Chile I had a fascination with how vulnerable was the computer system of my school, so with a lot of free time, and some steel nerves, I installed a kali Linux (then known as moto) virtual emulator (which allowed me to use the kali Linux without installing anything, hence bypassing the administrator rights) in one of the school computers and started testing. I tested and played with it, until I got access to admin rights, in which I proceed to… well… I reported the vulnerability to the library, but they did not believe me, so I close the exploit and since that was the last day of school, and then I decided to transfer to another school, because they bullied me there, I forgot about it and never looked back. I haven’t used that since, and this experience was in 2015. I haven’t tried because I have recently been more involved in computer science, and creating in python or java is less of a pain than power shell, even thought I still do from time to time automotive stuff with a shell, like when I tried a reverse shell on my grandma’s laptop to help her with yahoo mail, as it was easier for me to control the computer than to explain her what to do by phone. I had prepared the shell far before she called me just in case she might need me. I stopped doing it because I wanted to be a white hat hacker, but I promise myself that I would only do it when I join a club in college. And that is still my plan.

I am a visionary whose major goal is to create a better future by fundamentally changing how we see technology, and I will be the greatest inventor ever. My intentions are broad in some ways, but I have a definite aim, and I will succeed regardless of the outcome. I am fluent in two languages, Spanish and English; I comprehend one, Hebrew; and I am learning three more, Japanese, Yiddish, and Russian. Cyber security was a major part in my life. When I was in Chile I had a fascination with how vulnerable was the computer system of my school, so with a lot of free time, and some steel nerves, I installed a kali Linux (then known as moto) virtual emulator (which allowed me to use the kali Linux without installing anything, hence bypassing the administrator rights) in one of the school computers and started testing. I tested and played with it, until I got access to admin rights, in which I proceed to… well… I reported the vulnerability to the library, but they did not believe me, so I close the exploit and since that was the last day of school, and then I decided to transfer to another school, because they bullied me there, I forgot about it and never looked back. I haven’t used that since, and this experience was in 2015. I haven’t tried because I have recently been more involved in computer science, and creating in python or java is less of a pain than power shell, even thought I still do from time to time automotive stuff with a shell, like when I tried a reverse shell on my grandma’s laptop to help her with yahoo mail, as it was easier for me to control the computer than to explain her what to do by phone. I had prepared the shell far before she called me just in case she might need me. I stopped doing it because I wanted to be a white hat hacker, but I promise myself that I would only do it when I join a club in college. And that is still my plan.

I am a visionary whose major goal is to create a better future by fundamentally changing how we see technology, and I will be the greatest inventor ever. My intentions are broad in some ways, but I have a definite aim, and I will succeed regardless of the outcome. I am fluent in two languages, Spanish and English; I comprehend one, Hebrew; and I am learning three more, Japanese, Yiddish, and Russian. Cyber security was a major part in my life. When I was in Chile I had a fascination with how vulnerable was the computer system of my school, so with a lot of free time, and some steel nerves, I installed a kali Linux (then known as moto) virtual emulator (which allowed me to use the kali Linux without installing anything, hence bypassing the administrator rights) in one of the school computers and started testing. I tested and played with it, until I got access to admin rights, in which I proceed to… well… I reported the vulnerability to the library, but they did not believe me, so I close the exploit and since that was the last day of school, and then I decided to transfer to another school, because they bullied me there, I forgot about it and never looked back. I haven’t used that since, and this experience was in 2015. I haven’t tried because I have recently been more involved in computer science, and creating in python or java is less of a pain than power shell, even thought I still do from time to time automotive stuff with a shell, like when I tried a reverse shell on my grandma’s laptop to help her with yahoo mail, as it was easier for me to control the computer than to explain her what to do by phone. I had prepared the shell far before she called me just in case she might need me. I stopped doing it because I wanted to be a white hat hacker, but I promise myself that I would only do it when I join a club in college. And that is still my plan.

Cyber security was a major part in my life. When I was in Chile I had a fascination with how vulnerable was the computer system of my school, so with a lot of free time, and some steel nerves, I installed a kali Linux (then known as moto) virtual emulator (which allowed me to use the kali Linux without installing anything, hence bypassing the administrator rights) in one of the school computers and started testing. I tested and played with it, until I got access to admin rights, in which I proceed to… well… I reported the vulnerability to the library, but they did not believe me, so I close the exploit and since that was the last day of school, and then I decided to transfer to another school, because they bullied me there, I forgot about it and never looked back. I haven’t used that since, and this experience was in 2015. I haven’t tried because I have recently been more involved in computer science, and creating in python or java is less of a pain than power shell, even thought I still do from time to time automotive stuff with a shell, like when I tried a reverse shell on my grandma’s laptop to help her with yahoo mail, as it was easier for me to control the computer than to explain her what to do by phone. I had prepared the shell far before she called me just in case she might need me. I stopped doing it because I wanted to be a white hat hacker, but I promise myself that I would only do it when I join a club in college. And that is still my plan.

My life has been, without a doubt, one of the most frantic roller coasters that you could ever imagine. My journey begins in Chile, a South American country. I grew up and was raised as a Jew in Chile, where I attended a Jewish school; yet, this was not my best experience, because even though I am a Jew like them, I was not "like" them. I've always stood out from the crowd; as an Asperger's patient, I've always been too outspoken for my classmates, making it simple for them to pick on me. I let them get away with it for a while, but when they started bullying my friend Alon, who was not only like me but also had an overweight problem, that was when they crossed the line. A fight I could never win since, even if we were physically matched, they had already gained the favor of the teacher, who suspended me. A few years later, I decide to move to another school on the condition that I never start a fight again. It did not end well, but at least I did not resort to violence. I was bullied there as well, but it was there that I met one of my greatest friends, Maxi. His and my families became great friends, and as they moved to Florida, they assisted us with the legal process and guided us through the transition. My life hasn't always been easy, but I've always pushed forward because I've always wanted to be an innovator and serve the world.