UC transfer - Personal Statement Example

Volunteering in the computer club of my college gave me a deep insight in the extensive world of computers. I have a strong flare to work for social causes such as charity work which provides me with inner satisfaction and peace of mind. I feel proud to mention that I have been deeply involved in causes such as helping my professor clear trash on the beach several times. The complexity of computing and its use in the real world fascinates me, like helping the human genome plan for technical development, algorithmic skills for raising the effectiveness of economical markets to generating the digital transformation from the internet to other equipments that are wireless.

Owing to my keen fascination with the subject I have had the advantages of reading some books on programming on my own which includes “The art of computer programming” by Donald Kuthe by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman and “Programming pearls” by Jon Bentley. These books have provided me with a thorough knowledge of programming software and computing. I plan to have computing as my major in the university as my deep interest in the subject would guide me towards a bright future.

Being a cool, calm and collected person, I take pleasure in the challenge of solving problem with explicit answers. My inventiveness assists me in accepting innovative ideas, these aspects of my personality compels me towards the field of computing and programming. As Gail Devers said “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe” I want to live my dream of leading a successful career in computing.

Before enrolling in the Santa Barbara, I first studied in a language school called “Kaplan” for five months. For the past two years in SBCC I have