Growing up, I was a girl who had a wild imagination, endless ambitions and deep appreciation of computers and its related sciences. Such characteristics were not only reflected in the high grades I obtained in my computer sciences and mathematics classes in high school, but also facilitated a notion that I possess the potential to specialize my studies and future profession in the technology. During my senior year in high school, I had took upon myself to study the rapid changes within the local labor market along with the new career opportunities that have arose, due to the technological advances of the age, to accurately identify the most suitable profession for me. Of such career options that appealed to me the most was a field that combined both computer and business sciences, two fields of significant importance to any emerging country such as mine, and that field was Information Systems. Therefore, upon graduating I applied to King Abdulaziz University to major in Information systems.
As an undergraduate student, I was a dedicated student devoted to expand my increasing knowledge of the field; therefore, I attempted to benefit all I could from my courses. Furthermore, I attended several IS courses both while as an undergraduate and post to graduating. Of such courses was the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which presented me with a practical understanding to one of the various applications of the technology. In summer of 2010, I enrolled in several Systems Applications and Products (SAP), an emerging planning system that is adopted and implemented by numerous organizations and enterprises today, at the IT Department at the Saudi Arabian Airlines. During that period, I was also presented with the opportunity to train at ...
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...towards introducing information systems in its public and private establishments and I am determined to contribute in such an overdue transition. Moreover, if I am successful in joining the MSIS program at GMU, I believe that I will possess the knowledge, skills and expertise to do as such.
In conclusion, my name is Sarah Bukhari and I seek to join the MSIS program at George Mason University. I realize that there are students who may hold better qualifications than I may and that admission to the program is highly selective. However, I truly believe that I possess the will and ability to learn, grow and excel as a graduate, and a future IS professional and academic, if you chose to present me with the opportunity. I am steadfast committed to exceed my expectations and continue my journey towards achieving my goals, and so I thank you for considering my application.
People change over time, and no past history sets the future in stone. Developmentalists divide life into different segments based on age known as growth stages (Berger, 2009). Each stage affects the others causing development at every stage to build upon the other (Berger, 2009). Development does not follow a straight line, it instead moves up and down, back and forth, and it moves at different speeds (Berger, 2009). Although there are several theories of development, and it would be remiss to subscribe to only one; however for the purpose of this paper, I will focus on Erik Erikson’s Theory of Initiative versus Guilt; Industry versus Inferiority; and Identity versus Role Confusion. I also prefer to take an eclectic approach in the application of counseling theories and techniques; however for the purpose of this paper I will utilize three different therapies for each stage of development.
When a writer with a creative mind writes a story, the composition does not just become a generic, hear it everyday kind of story. An amazing author will become one with the writing and possibly put their own story down. They will put inspiration and life lessons they had once learned in the past, so their readers may learn it also. That is exactly what Sarah Dessen does, the life around her is put onto paper for others to learn and read.
Early Life: Sarah’s wonderful life began in 1970 when she was born in Illinois. However, she does not remember much life here but she does remember the majority of her life which was spent in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her parents were both professors at the University of North Carolina where her mom is a classicist and her dad taught Shakespeare. Sarah always enjoyed reading and her parents usually invested in books for her for Christmas. This was a disappointment to her when she would have enjoyed the presents everyone else got too, however, reading was also important to her. Also when she was about eight or nine her parents gave her an old fashioned typewriter so she could type her stories up. She always had a tendency to embellish her
“Constant efforts, dedication, devotion and determination are the key to success” This principle I have followed in my career. Setting goals and striving hard to accomplish them has always been my strength in professional as well as personal life. I have always been amazed by computers, code –programs and was keen to understand the underlying meaning, gimmick, structure and pattern of how programs actually work. Learning about simple Foxpro programs, excel sheet formulae, C programs at an early age heightened my interest in computer programs. This childhood interest urged me to do a diploma in information technology and later bachelor’s degree in the same area. Having completed six years course in Information Technology, and two years of experience in IT. I stand by the principal “Stay Hungry” and this has helped me in achieving my goals. Standing by this I would like to explore ahead and pursue MS in MIS. I would like emerge to put to use this knowledge to pursue MS program in MIS.
After completing my graduate degree, I joined Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Asia’s largest software firm as an Assistant Systems Engineer. After a 3 month intensive training in software methodology and management skills, I joined a team which was building a Trading System for a Stock Exchange...
... advanced computing, with specific reference to Computer Programming. I therefore believe that I must return to the academic world for further growth and achieve some more milestones.
My intense passion for learning has shifted my life in a new and positive direction. I feel that my personal experiences and challenges have served as a basis for growth and preparation for a life of helping others. This is why I have worked so hard to complete my undergraduate education despite my many responsibilities. I believe that this makes me a great candidate for this program. I am a diligent and attentive person who deeply cares for others in need. I feel that everything that has brought me to where I am today has shaped my life and will make me a great social worker. I want to thank you very much for considering my application for the master of social work program.
And accordingly, I graduated with Bachelor’s degree in the field of Information Science and I started working as a software engineer in Sapient Technologies. Meanwhile, I had an opportunity to help my friend move into a new house and help them design and decorate their house. This move rekindled my interest in...
The field of information systems has grown and become more promising than in previous years. This increase demands highly skilled professionals to keep up with the quickly changing world of IS. Looking for a job in the Information Systems field opens the door for many disciplines, each with its significance in the business world. Most businesses need information systems skills to accomplish their goals. There is a wide selection of career options in the field of information systems. There are the technical positions, such as dealing with information management and hardware and software management, and the people-oriented technology positions, such as dealing with the design and operation of Internet applications (“Why Major,” n.d.).
My interest in Information Systems Management was drawn when I was working on my final year project at Maharashtra Institute of Technology under the able guidance of the head of the Computer Engineering department. Professor R. K. Bedi’s support provided a much needed boost to my confidence in my programming skills. This new found confidence, in conjunction with the organization management skills I had acquired through active participation in extracurricular activities like “Tesla”, in inter college programming fest, made me realize I wanted to pursue a program that had comprised a blend of both the computer science and management disciplines.
In conclusion of this application I would like to thank the committee for taking the time out of their busy lives to contribute to us, future graduate students, and I am excited to take the next step in my life, which is undertaking a graduate studies program. Again thank you for your time and consideration. I will wait patiently for your response.
Computers and Technology have fascinated me right from my childhood and I have always had it in my mind to choose Information Technology for my engineering. As the years passed my eagerness grew and so did my thirst to attain higher education and now is the perfect time for me to ignite the spark in me. This has given me the courage to analyze the fact that I have a herculean task ahead in order to comprehend an extensive proportion of subject and enjoy it while assimilating the problems.
If nineteenth century was an era of the Industrial revolution in Europe, I would say that computer and Information Technology have domineered since the twentieth century. The world today is a void without computers, be it healthcare, commerce or any other field, the industry won’t thrive without Information Technology and Computer Science. This ever-growing field of technology has aroused interest in me since my childhood.
On joining the college, I concentrated on acquiring knowledge not only through the classroom teaching materials, but also through the volumes of Computer related materials. In the process I have acquired in-depth knowledge in the fields of Database Management Systems, Data Mining and Data Warehousing, Software Engineering especially in the concepts related to process organization and responsibilities. I was also fascinated by the growth of Networking and Communication Technology and developed keen interest in the subjects such as Computer Networks, Data Communications and Network Protocols. The Operating systems lab and Computer Networks lab unleashed a relentless desire in me to excel at its usage and find innovative applications.
...n Technology and Systems appeal to me, my inclination is more in Business Analytics and Data Science. Through BIS program I desire to refine my skills and deliver technology-driven business solutions for global organizations in India to meet their strategic objectives.