Throughout my life I have always had an eye for technology. I always wanted to learn about all the latest and greatest things being made. It doesn't hurt that I come from a background of family members who are very tech oriented.

In high school I learned a lot about the kind of field I wanted to pursue while getting a lot of general skills. I realized I wanted to go more into software development and computer programming. On the side, I gained skills in interviewing, public speaking, and general business knowledge. These skills were better improved through my involvement with Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) and DECA.

After my first semester of college, I decided to dig in deep and really search for what I wanted to do with my life. During second semester I grabbed another concentration, major, and minor which will give me a much better understanding of computers in general.

Currently, I am declared in the major Applied Mathematics and Computer Science with a concentration in Software Development and Information Assurance and Cyber Security with a double major in Information and Communication Technologies with a minor in Computer Networking and Information Technology. Definitely a tongue twister of a degree, but basically it means I will be studying Programming, Cyber Security, Networking, and Business Technologies. Along with that, I am also the Treasurer of five organizations on my campus which definitely helps me stay involved and constantly moving around. To sweeten the deal, I work about 23 hours a week on the side in a bakery/dishroom.

Studying two majors and a minor, being deeply involved with five organizations, and working on the side definitely takes up a lot of my time. It's hard work and some days are longer than others, but as long as I'm following my dream, every second is worth it.

I hope I can take what I learn through internships and my schooling to go into a field in Software Development, Systems Administration, or Cyber Security.