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Courtney E. Weaver, Jersey Shore
Area Senior High School,
Information Science, Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus
Throughout high school, I have been consistently active in various
activities while working diligently to maintain a high grade point
average. Balancing a part-time job, academics, and extracurricular
activities requires a great amount of determination and persistence.
I have developed excellent work ethics through these qualities and
hope to utilize my ability to work hard in my future endeavors. One
of my main interests is participating in the Future Business Leaders
of American organization. I have been an active member throughout my
four years of high school and I enjoy my position as the senior
reporter this year as well as having the opportunity to attend
regional and state competitions in business related events such as
Business Procedures and Database Applications.
This fall, I will have the opportunity to attend the Pennsylvania
State University where I will double major in Information Science
and Technology and Security Risk Analysis with an emphasis on
leadership and management. By attaining higher education, I hope to
acquire knowledge that will enable me to utilize technology in order
to improve the quality of life for others. For example, IST can be
used in numerous fields including medical technology, government,
biotechnology, security, etc. In a world that is dominated by
technology, the education provided at Penn State will undoubtedly
make many opportunities available to me.
I plan on applying my determination and work ethics in the
continuation of my education. My intended majors will grant me the
opportunities to enter the field of technology. I hope to obtain a
position with a financial institution, security contractor, or
government agency where I will be on the frontlines of confronting
the challenges of information security presented by technology. I
want to acquire the capabilities to promote positive change with the
use of technology in business.
Information Science and Technology plays an integral role in daily
operation of businesses; it is a fundamental aspect needed in order
to maintain a successful, smoothly run business that will uphold its
integrity. My major will allow me to take advantage of a wide
variety of career opportunities.
I hope to inspire other girls to pursue technology fields in which
women are often times minorities. I plan on breaking through any
“glass ceilings” present in this area of study and achieving success
while reaching my full potential. I take my ability to acquire
higher education very seriously and view it as an opportunity and a
privilege.
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