University of Pennsylvania Mentorship

Attending the 2011 Summer Mentorship Program at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the many goals I have set for myself. I try to push myself as hard as possible and the Summer Mentorship Program will help me do just that. This program will give me the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. A dream of mine has been to attend University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science and earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a minor in architecture.

Ever since I can remember, I have had an admiration and love for science and math. When people saw buildings, I saw three-dimensional geometric shapes that captured the beauty and mystery of everything that I loved. Sometimes people overlook real beauty and intelligence. One city skyline can encapsulate the essence of angles, segments, polygons, and so much more. One can only imagine how much time and effort was put into envisioning this idea, let alone bringing it to life! Individuals can miss the exactness in spacing, the design and structure of their perfect supports, and the flawlessness in proportions.

When I was younger, my aunts and uncles would always ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, to see if my answer would ever change. My answer has always been and will always be, "I want to be like the wind". The wind is that one element you know is there, but you cannot see it with the naked eye. Architectural engineers are the gale-force winds of careers. Their job is to design the systems in the buildings; you know they are there, but like the wind, they hidden and kept secret. Water, electrical, and structural systems are used daily, but how often are they acknowledged or thought about?

My main goal in life is to make an impact on the world, to be remembered for the right reasons. My desire is to inspire the world to be better, to do better. The world around us is molded by engineers, and they should be recognized for their work well done. The world is made up of cities, highways, streets, and buildings, all of which operate and flow correctly due to the high level of education, the individuals who created them, received and utilized during their lives.

I want to lead the world into a revolution of science, math, and intelligence; I want another so-called "Enlightenment" era. I aspire to take a stand to better the world, not only for myself, but for the future generations. I desire to use my skills, talents, and abilities to help others. God gave us intelligence to utilize, not waste away playing video games. This program is right for me, but better yet, I am right for this program. My family does not have the funds to help me pursue my high-caliber goals, but you can help by accepting me into your arms and into your program.