How Steve Jobs Changed My Life

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I believe that life is not easy, but I can not give up. When I fail in something and I give up, I will not be successful because I stopped pursuing, my dream. Steve Jobs is a great example because he had a lot challenges like dropping out his college and leaving his company. If he had given up, we would not have a smart phone. When I was in the first semester in my university, I took a low GPA, but I worked hard to raise it. If I had crashed, I would not have scholarship and be in the US to complete my major. Also, when I am writing my statement of purpose, I still have no acceptance but I still looking for my dream. . I took the advantage of patience from my father. When my father graduated from high school, he couldn't go to university, and …show more content…
In high school, I was living the begging era of technology. I loved computers, so I chose to study computer engineering. at the Umm Al-Qura University because I wanted to attend a top university one that specialized in the field I was most interested in – computers. The school has many well-respected professors who have reputations of being skilled teachers. While at Umm Al-Qura University, I had many important professors, but perhaps the most influential professor Mohammad Ibrahim and Dr. Turki F. Al-Somani. They are very influential in the field, and were one of the people who encouraged me to study abroad. They are very knowledgeable men, and they are able to make clear connections between the computer and the real …show more content…
Therefore, I now look forward to pursue my graduate education at your university. Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) has provided me with a list of distinguished and recommended universities in the Computer engineering field, among which was your university. In addition, They granted me a full scholarship to study in the US in one of these highly esteemed schools. University of Alabama in Huntsville can help me to reach for my dream. I have thoroughly examined the university’s MS Cybersecurity Engineering program and I find it to be the most suitable for my goals. I believe the skills and knowledge at University of Alabama in Huntsville will allow me to do my best to meet and exceed the academic and professional challenges. Also, you will let me to achieve my goals. Upon graduation, my plan is continuing studying for PHD degree. Then, I will return to Saudi Arabia and find a job at a company that is related to my

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