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Submission Number: 376
Submission ID: 1309
Submission UUID: 61bd0583-190c-4b4a-b259-a5513d1956c4
Created: Mon, 03/11/2024 - 19:42
Completed: Mon, 03/11/2024 - 19:42
Changed: Tue, 09/03/2024 - 20:06
Remote IP address: 2601:2c1:8e00:df20:9468:dcc8:a56f:1e85
Submitted by:Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
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Alexandra
Ivanova
She/Her
Katy
Texas
United States
77450
Computer Science
English(5), Bulgarian(2), Spanish(1)
The closest connection I have to global affairs would obviously be my parents that were born in Bulgaria and later immigrated to the U.S. Since then we have visited a handful of times to visit family. On our visits I get the chance to explore the beautiful landscape and the cultural heritage.
Otherwise I have gotten the opportunity to both with my parents and with my peers in an EF tour, experience England and France. Like Bulgaria, these experiences have broadened my perspective, especially in their difference to Bulgaria as Eastern and Western Europe. These two sides of the same coin emphasize the importance of diversity of ethnicity and thought within Engineering and specifically Computer Science for me. Of course, as a whole, the three countries are still part of Europe and are very much similar on the global sphere compared to the difference between continents but I believe that even the small differences I’ve seen in my travel should be highly appreciated, working to make websites, or artificial intelligence, or data analysis more accessible to wide varieties of cultures.
While I have spent time traveling abroad, ironically the place I feel that I have the most global experience is my high school. Many of the people I was around everyday (and much of the school as a whole) were either immigrants or children of immigrants like myself, mostly from Eastern Asian and Indian. Truly getting to know other cultures or perspectives necessitates getting to know people. I’ve been able to befriend people with ties all around the world and the perspective I’ve gained from them have shaped me as a person. While the internet exposes people to many different cultures, there’s nothing like talking to people in real life.
All in all, while my travel experiences haven’t involved direct engagement to programming or other engineering activities, I feel that perspective holds its own value within the space. Due to these experiences I have become more open minded and knowledgeable about cultural differences. This combined with one of my teacher’s insistence on putting on videos periodically in class that cover topics on information privacy and ensuring that technology works for a variety of people has prepared me for the Global Engineering RAP.
Otherwise I have gotten the opportunity to both with my parents and with my peers in an EF tour, experience England and France. Like Bulgaria, these experiences have broadened my perspective, especially in their difference to Bulgaria as Eastern and Western Europe. These two sides of the same coin emphasize the importance of diversity of ethnicity and thought within Engineering and specifically Computer Science for me. Of course, as a whole, the three countries are still part of Europe and are very much similar on the global sphere compared to the difference between continents but I believe that even the small differences I’ve seen in my travel should be highly appreciated, working to make websites, or artificial intelligence, or data analysis more accessible to wide varieties of cultures.
While I have spent time traveling abroad, ironically the place I feel that I have the most global experience is my high school. Many of the people I was around everyday (and much of the school as a whole) were either immigrants or children of immigrants like myself, mostly from Eastern Asian and Indian. Truly getting to know other cultures or perspectives necessitates getting to know people. I’ve been able to befriend people with ties all around the world and the perspective I’ve gained from them have shaped me as a person. While the internet exposes people to many different cultures, there’s nothing like talking to people in real life.
All in all, while my travel experiences haven’t involved direct engagement to programming or other engineering activities, I feel that perspective holds its own value within the space. Due to these experiences I have become more open minded and knowledgeable about cultural differences. This combined with one of my teacher’s insistence on putting on videos periodically in class that cover topics on information privacy and ensuring that technology works for a variety of people has prepared me for the Global Engineering RAP.
In regards to education I would value someone that is self-driven, willing to put in the work. I value someone that seeks knowledge beyond what is needed, working towards their eventual post-collegiate careers. One of my dearest friends now really embodies the ideal honors student dorm mate. Her willingness to go above and beyond what is expected and her drive to follow through with her interests are characteristics that I strive for and would want in a dorm mate. I would further appreciate a willingness to work together to study or understand class content, to hold each other accountable, and to understand when a certain subject takes a bit more explanation to understand.
Though I would want someone that prioritizes education I believe that it is equally important that they balance their academics/personal/work life. Continuing to grow non-major related interests is invaluable to me. Someone that shares my interest in nature, art, or playing games or even an interest I don’t currently hold would be the preferred dorm mate. While I won’t be able to volunteer as much as I have in high school, having someone that treasure community involvement through volunteering or within the college community would add to the dorm experience and the ability to non only grow in knowledge but also in character.
While all these are factors I would love, I think a general respect for education and others as a whole would be most important. These factors may seem obvious for any dorm situation, they are still things I nonetheless value and would want. In general, no one can be perfect and situations or annoyances may arise from being within such close quarters for so long. I would hope that the person living down the hall from me would be someone easy to communicate with to resolve any issues or in general someone to confide in for help with a class or with college life in general and that I could intern help to collectively make the transition into college smoother
Though I would want someone that prioritizes education I believe that it is equally important that they balance their academics/personal/work life. Continuing to grow non-major related interests is invaluable to me. Someone that shares my interest in nature, art, or playing games or even an interest I don’t currently hold would be the preferred dorm mate. While I won’t be able to volunteer as much as I have in high school, having someone that treasure community involvement through volunteering or within the college community would add to the dorm experience and the ability to non only grow in knowledge but also in character.
While all these are factors I would love, I think a general respect for education and others as a whole would be most important. These factors may seem obvious for any dorm situation, they are still things I nonetheless value and would want. In general, no one can be perfect and situations or annoyances may arise from being within such close quarters for so long. I would hope that the person living down the hall from me would be someone easy to communicate with to resolve any issues or in general someone to confide in for help with a class or with college life in general and that I could intern help to collectively make the transition into college smoother
My ultimate goal for gaining a job in computer science would be to use the skill to help people. Whether it be my paid job or through volunteer service I want to make a difference not only through the physical labor but also through digital labor, helping through the added skills in coding or data analytics. There are many nonprofits or projects in the U.S. but there are also many, many more in need, internationally. Being part of the Global Engineering RAP would mean more access to knowledge about these opportunities to help or Segway into joining groups like Engineers without borders. All together, whether it be through projects or through educating, lessening the lack of basic services or the digital divide is something that I would like to be more involved with and I believe I will contribute to the Global Engineering RAP and gain in-turn from the program. Like in high school, I am interested in learning more about a variety of ways of thinking and being around people that are driven by the same curiosity to use their skills in the global community.
I have some struggles in learning languages beyond the basics and would like to join a community that offers the opportunity and the environment to continue learning Spanish past high school requirements and work towards being more conversational in my family’s language, Bulgarian. So the language salons and diners and other language programing is enticing to me, learning other ways to learn languages and potentially finding a way to have more persistent fluency.
Further, I don’t plan on minoring in global engineering but am still interested in the field so I’d like to follow that interest into the Global Engineering RAP and the academics without sacrificing my plan to minor in aerospace engineering. In regards to other interests, I like that this RAP also includes arts and crafts and not just STEM and language programming as I’ve always loves making art and value that as an opportunity to destress or take a step back from academics to ensure that I don’t get burnt out.
I have some struggles in learning languages beyond the basics and would like to join a community that offers the opportunity and the environment to continue learning Spanish past high school requirements and work towards being more conversational in my family’s language, Bulgarian. So the language salons and diners and other language programing is enticing to me, learning other ways to learn languages and potentially finding a way to have more persistent fluency.
Further, I don’t plan on minoring in global engineering but am still interested in the field so I’d like to follow that interest into the Global Engineering RAP and the academics without sacrificing my plan to minor in aerospace engineering. In regards to other interests, I like that this RAP also includes arts and crafts and not just STEM and language programming as I’ve always loves making art and value that as an opportunity to destress or take a step back from academics to ensure that I don’t get burnt out.
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