Pursuing My Academic Goals

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Life is full of battles. If one does not have the right armor, one will be defeated by “self,” which is the biggest enemy of all, and I was a victim of it. My heart often told me that I have no purpose in life. From middle school to high school, I was a timid and self-reliant individual. As a result, I identified myself with this mentality and carry on forward during my first college career. Just as when speaking English was my first battle when I come to the United States, it was a long time for me to find and put the right armor to won my second battle, which is my academic challenges.
Before I started college, I was a timid and self-reliant individual. I had been relying on my own ability to do tasks that were beyond my
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As an individual who often use technology applications for the academic and personal purpose, I admire how these technologies are running behind the scene. Moreover, I observed that, in this present generation, there is a high demand for computer scientists due to the advancement of technologies. Finally, getting a degree in computer science will open opportunities for me to work in many disciplines that demand computer scientists. I can also bring my point of view as someone with physical disability to enhance the experience of other physically disabled people.
My last college career has proven that I had overcome my academic challenges and won the second battle of my life. Therefore, I am prepared to enter my intended major at this time. I am prepared to enter the next battle.
My academic goal has always been to have high grades in all of my classes to pursue a study and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in computer science so that I will be able to work, that is equal to my degree. Attending the University of Washington will allow me, an individual with a disability, to achieve my academic goals and add to the diversity in the student body to encourage an open-minded environment for the students and
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My academic challenges had been maintaining high grades in several of my classes because, due to my physical disability, I was too overwhelmed by the number of course works that must be done. This became more challenging when I entered college with my old high school character, which that I was timid for sharing and self-reliant for seeking help to the people that knows me best in regards to my academic challenges. As a consequence, it indeed took a long time for me to rise up from my academic challenges. However, despite my adversities, I wish to attend a four-year University, since it is my desire to get a Bachelor’s degree in computer science. Given my endeavor to complete all the prerequisites in college, I am ready to enter my intended major at this

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