Personal Statement Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world Nelson Mandela I feel education is such a tool with which one can grow as a person and also helps the world around grow and change for better From a young age I have always been intrigued by how things work Coming from a developing and overpopulated country like India I have always seen a need for a system which would help empower people around with whatever resources are available to them Also Growing up as a woman in India and coming from a conservative family pursuing education has always been difficult Since when I was a teenager I have always been passionate about women education and rights I started volunteering at different literacy camps like Needs Gujarat Asman group etc to teach women and girls about receiving basic education and I think everyone has a right to educate themselves Teaching at the camp was just eye opening it gave me an opportunity to understand what they go through to receive education with empathy and fight for what is right Upon completing an Associates degree in Computer Engineering I realized the importance of education even more This led me to pursue a graduate degree in Interactive Media Design Coming to the United States opened my gates to endless possibilities towards refining myself and learning Interactive Media Design gave me a chance to utilize my computer science knowledge while satisfying my need for creativity Receiving a Bachelors in
