For the longest time I was not sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. I felt lost and bounced between ideas. A mechanic? A teacher? A cosmetologist? But it was all solidified when I took my first technology class in high school, Software Engineering. With my newfound interest in technology and the support I received from my favorite teachers, I ultimately decided that I wanted a job in IT. So, I took more classes, expanded my knowledge base and skillset, and jumped at the idea of going to my local technology university, University of Advancing Technology. When it was time, I applied, and the rest is history.
I believe that I have always been technologically inclined, even as a child. But that is not saying much since I was born in the generation that grew up with wireless phones and computers in the house. Regardless, I remember playing video games and using the computer a lot, even learning basic code at the Boys and Girls Club when I was elementary age. Little did I know, those were hints at my destiny. Which takes me to the present, studying Network Security at UAT and working as a PC Specialist.
Before I started at UAT, I always took interest in sustainable living. I was raised in a country-style home where you helped others and did not waste a thing. In fact, I remember us having a compost bin in the backyard for our garden and a detailed list of what could and could not be recycled. We also took the time to participate in several outreach programs for the homeless. That type of lifestyle became the norm for me. When I started at UAT, I found that they offered sustainability courses, so I enrolled in several throughout the semesters. They taught me a lot about how I have lived, how I want to live, and how I can change the world. But those classes were not the only factor in determining my lifestyle.
I believe the contributing factors that have influenced how I want to live boil down to a few people. My husband, one of my coworkers, and one of my professors, Aaron Jones. All three of those people have had a lasting impact on me. My husband taught me how to live in the moment and embrace change, my coworker taught me how I can make a difference in people's lives, and my professor taught me how to go above and beyond in the IT field. Combine those three things with my knack for sustainable living, and you have my impact on the world.
I see myself making impactful contributions in a variety of ways. My hope is that one day I can become an influential IT person, maybe not on the large scale, but even within my own job. I want to teach people how to be safe on the internet and avoid scams and I want to provide my workplace with helpful IT advice. I do not want to be the type to only clock in and clock out without caring about the job. I also want to live sustainably and do my part in the process. These things will take time, I know, but I am determined.
The life I want to live, the person I want to be, did not come to me over night. It came from experiences, social interactions, and my education. Without these factors, I would still be lost, trying to figure out my life. Thankfully, I know how I want to live and what impact I want to make on the community. I want to teach people what I was taught, live a clean lifestyle, and stand out from the rest. After all, those who shine brightest leave the greatest impact.
I believe that I have always been technologically inclined, even as a child. But that is not saying much since I was born in the generation that grew up with wireless phones and computers in the house. Regardless, I remember playing video games and using the computer a lot, even learning basic code at the Boys and Girls Club when I was elementary age. Little did I know, those were hints at my destiny. Which takes me to the present, studying Network Security at UAT and working as a PC Specialist.
Before I started at UAT, I always took interest in sustainable living. I was raised in a country-style home where you helped others and did not waste a thing. In fact, I remember us having a compost bin in the backyard for our garden and a detailed list of what could and could not be recycled. We also took the time to participate in several outreach programs for the homeless. That type of lifestyle became the norm for me. When I started at UAT, I found that they offered sustainability courses, so I enrolled in several throughout the semesters. They taught me a lot about how I have lived, how I want to live, and how I can change the world. But those classes were not the only factor in determining my lifestyle.
I believe the contributing factors that have influenced how I want to live boil down to a few people. My husband, one of my coworkers, and one of my professors, Aaron Jones. All three of those people have had a lasting impact on me. My husband taught me how to live in the moment and embrace change, my coworker taught me how I can make a difference in people's lives, and my professor taught me how to go above and beyond in the IT field. Combine those three things with my knack for sustainable living, and you have my impact on the world.
I see myself making impactful contributions in a variety of ways. My hope is that one day I can become an influential IT person, maybe not on the large scale, but even within my own job. I want to teach people how to be safe on the internet and avoid scams and I want to provide my workplace with helpful IT advice. I do not want to be the type to only clock in and clock out without caring about the job. I also want to live sustainably and do my part in the process. These things will take time, I know, but I am determined.
The life I want to live, the person I want to be, did not come to me over night. It came from experiences, social interactions, and my education. Without these factors, I would still be lost, trying to figure out my life. Thankfully, I know how I want to live and what impact I want to make on the community. I want to teach people what I was taught, live a clean lifestyle, and stand out from the rest. After all, those who shine brightest leave the greatest impact.