Attending City Tech gives a lot of opportunities to student. My name is Hyoeun Kim, and I am from Seoul, South Korea, came here and attending as City Tech international student since fall 2014. I am Studying Architectural Technology for bachelor degree. Many people wonder about what is the difference between Architecture and Architectural technology. Is it relate to Architecture? Or more like Civil Engineering? The answer is ‘Yes’. Yes to both. Architectural technology is the application of technology to the design of buildings. It is a component of architecture and building engineering and is sometimes viewed as a distinct discipline or sub-category. I chose this major because become a Licensed Architect is my only dream ever since I was a kid. And studying architectural technology gives more benefit than just studying architecture or civil engineering because it deals with both fields. Becoming licensed architect is long and difficult journey that I have to pursue in my future, but I have confidence in me that architect is best career for me that I can contribute to society in many ways. In this essay, I am going to write about why I want to be professional architect and how City Tech helps me to develop my career as an architect. Also, I will discuss about significance of architectural technology and what kind of architects I want it to be in society today.

City Tech requires four years of curriculum to get bachelor degree in architectural technology, while other schools require five years of curriculum to get bachelor degree in architecture. Saving a year of time is huge benefit to students who want to start their job career or internship early as possible. According to the Department of Architectural Technology’s catalog, “City Tech offers a unique four years Bachelor in Technology that prepares the student to be proficient in the 21^st century technologies required to manage all phases of professional practice in architecture and related fields: design, construction materials and assemblies, architectural history, mechanical and structural systems, building information modeling (BIM), codes and professional practice, site planning, building performance analysis and sustainable design, and digital fabrication and manufacturing.” (NYCCT Catalog 212) This is what I exactly need for next three years of learning in City Tech. To learn expert and specialized knowledge about building constructions and the ways how to actualize my concept of building design. Also, the specialized computer software techniques that today’s work field uses. And the design studios in City Tech give me an opportunity to develop my own ideas and creative talents through participation in architectural projects from inception to final presentation and fabrication.   Graduates from bachelor in architectural technology degree program are well equipped to be a part of an architectural design team in a broad range of planning and construction coordination roles. They are provided with immediately marketable skills and a solid foundation for career advancement. After graduate of this program, I can go on to apply for a master’s degree in architecture, also qualify for the architectural registration exams and New York State licensure following a seven years period of work under a licensed architect. (NYCCT Catalog 212)

In my view, architecture is the one of fields that mixture of science, art, and history. I used to like to build something with LEGO blocks when I was kid. I was interested in science kits than other toys. Also, I liked to read books about human archeology in history than other fantasy nobles. These kind of habits influenced me to decide my dream as an architect.

Architectural Technology is unique major that discusses design and technology both. If Architecture is the art of building in which human requirements and construction materials are brought to bear in a practical as well as aesthetic solution, Architectural Technology focuses on the technical and functional elements of design. Architectural Technologists are experts in function and build ability with the intention of providing efficient and effective solutions to the design and construction of buildings. To achieve this in an increasingly complex construction industry, the Technologist will develop specialist skills in, for example, project management, sustainable technologies and building information modelling. The courses in this major also develops students key attributes, in developing motivation, engagement and transferrable skills so that the graduate is capable and desirable in a wide range of industries. Although the structure of architecture and architectural technology is similar, Architectural Technology focuses on the technical aspects and tools involved in the construction of a building whilst Architecture only focuses on design and how this fits within the boarder context of society. Become an Architect after graduate in this major has privileged that a passion as well as a technology and an art. Architecture industries have been described as a social art and also an artful science. Architects look at the big picture and through Architecture they aim to look at our environment and how this impacts the society that we live in. It involves the design of buildings, cities and spaces, whilst taking account of culture, history and innovation to produce new architecture as a mark of our society.

The world we l   us significant problems that lack of human’s basic needs. Housing is one of problems that I want to contribute to society as an architect.  I grew up in South Korea where the country size is small as same as state of New Jersey. And I also lived in Japan for four years when I was in elementary school where the country size is also small and have many nature disasters like frequent earthquakes. As time goes by, the number of world populations are increasing, having an own house is become a significant matter in most Eastern societies. Not only that, for Japanese, it is important matter developing building technology for safety against nature disasters. Also, the ecology and environmental sustainability is key issue to many architects in world widely.   One of my favorite architects, ARTURO VITTORI said “Building is designed to be owned and operated by the villagers, a key factor that should help guarantee the success of the project. Building is not only provide a fundamental resource for life – house – but also creates a social place for the community, where people can gather under the shade of its canopy for education and public meetings.” Likewise, I believe architects are exist not only for designing lank mark buildings in the century itself. What more important aspect to an architect is the attitude that how to contribute their talent to society, how to find out or develop the solutions for the problems that world have today. These kind of thoughts are important to become an architect.

Works Cited

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-   15 Edition, “Architect“. Web. 15 April 2015.

Haskas, William Personal Interview 23 April 2015.

Montgomery, James Personal Interview 27 April 2015

New York City College of Technology (City Tech). “Architectural Technology”. New York City College of Technology College Catalog 2014-2015. Web. 23 March 2015.

Vittori, Arturo, http://www.architectureandvision.com/ web. 15 April 2015

My name is Michelle Vazquez and I am a Chemical Technology major student at City Tech College. I want to be a physician and I plan on entering the medical field with this major degree studies as my starting point, then I plan on transferring to York college where I can really get moving with my career choice. I want to be a doctor because of the finance the job comes with, the preparation for any medical situation and the it’s a degree with no limits.

The Chemical Technology program, from the claims of the City Tech catalog what we learn is, “a understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry, skills in written and communication, in experimentation and scientific method, in problem solving, critical thinking, analytical reasoning and a general knowledge.” What this means is this degree covers the “baby steps” of what a Pre-med program covers. It is a program that can also get me a job with a bachelor’s degree in other scientific fields such as chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering.

Throughout my entire life finances has always been an issue. In the medical field there is a high guarantee of a stable income. No job is inferior than the other but to be able to compare and see the relationship between the jobs within the field and the income we have to create a hierarchy. The categories  will be composed of assistants, general, and specialize. In the assistant section there is an assistant nurse and an  assistant physician. According to Outlook handbook, a nurse per year earns $24,400 and a physician per year earns $90,930. Next, in the a general/regular section we have a registered nurse and a optometrist. In the statistics of outlook handbook, a eye doctor earns $97,820 per year while a nurse earns $65,470 per year. Lastly, the specialized doctors. A dentist earns $149,310 per year and both a physician and a surgeon earns $187,200 per year. It is very hard to even create a hierarchy because even among the categories there were jobs who were paid more than the other and this is only a few that were mention out of many other medical jobs.

In my mind there is always this fear of seeing someone dying and feeling completely helpless. A physician may not be a surgeon but they can still help save a life. According to the york college catalog, “ admissions requirements of medical schools and/or schools of dentistry can only be met with at least three years of college work, with a strong preference for a baccalaureate degree. The student can meet admissions requirements with the BS in Biology program.” To be consider for medical school I would have to transfer to York college and take their bachelor’s degree in biology. Now the classes for their biology course, their department requirements alone would take about four years. This includes “ General Zoology, General Botany, Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, General Microbiology, Environmental Science, Concepts of Biological Origins, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Natural Sciences Seminar”and within these classes the content would take more than those years to be learned. The content of these classes are what physicians must know to perform their jobs. In this other article “‘The next step’ alumni students views on their preparation for their first position as a physician” by Ola Linberg they make a study case of how all these practices and education actually plays in the “real” world. This was her conclusion to her study case “some alumni, perhaps the perfect pre-paration for work as a physician is not attainable. Real-life situations such as encounters with sick patients, decision-making under pressure and conflicts with colleagues cannot be easily or realistically simulated.” So this article may say that no matter how well students are prepare for the medical field it still can’t be compared to a real life situation but it is still better than not having any preparation for medical situation.

Previously I mention that the last reason was because this degree has no limits. What I meant by that is according to Filip Derke this degree once you have earned it can be used anywhere. It could be earned in Europe and you will still be qualify to work as a doctor in Texas or anywhere else in the world. To me this is a privilege that is right for this degree because all the hard work and knowledge can now be used in different places that may not have easy access to the medical. I personally once I have earned this degree would like to travel to such places.

My advice for anybody who wants to also be a physician is to not only look at the benefits of becoming one but also look at the negatives. For example, schooling for us is another  7-8 years coming right out of high school. The working environment of a physician can also be a problem if you might consider having a family or already have one. Also the person has to be 100% sure they want to go through this or else it’s a waste of time. Another thing that is important is being able to handle stress from both work and their personal lives. If they are willing to put up with stress then they are good to go if not they should reconsider and think of other fields or options.

In conclusion, the road to becoming a great physician is a bumpy path but at the end of it are many rewards. Not just the money, the studies themself  or the doctoral degree benefits but a personal accomplishment. As I mentioned before considering both the benefits and the negatives of this job is a must or it could lead to wasting money on college courses not needed and wasting time on a career that is within their desire for what they want to do in the future. However, if we are successful we can become inspiration to future children or billionaires; who knows but the reward possibilities of a physical or mental reward are endless.

Works Cited

Bannett,Nina. Personal interview. 20 April 2015. United States. “Physician.” Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition. Web. 20 April 2015

Derke, Filip. “Top 10 Reasons to Study Medicine” Student portals. 18 Jun 2013. Web. 20 April 2015

Lindberg, Ola. “‘The Next Step’ — Alumni Students’ Views On Their Preparation For Their First Position As A Physician.” Medical Education Online 15.1 (2010): 1-8. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 May 2015.

N.p “ Bachelor of Science in Biology.” York college Catalog, 2014-2015 Edition. 17 August 2014: 43-44, 85-86. Web. 20 April 2015

Zimmerman, Henry. “Chemistry.” College Catalog, 2014-2015 Edition. n.d: 89-92. Web. 3 March 2015.

SHAH RAIZ KHAN

ENG 1101

Success requires hard work and knowledge, City Tech is the perfect place to seek knowledge. My name is Shah Raiz Khan and I am a student of Computer Science at City Tech, City Tech only have associates degree in my major due to that I will have to get transfer to City College for further studies after completing my associates from City Tech. Once you learn about computer science you will find a different world full of excitement and unlimited knowledge. This is the best career for me because my problem solving skills got better after choosing this career. I have been around the computers since I was a kid and now I feel it like a part of my body and I know when something goes wrong with it and this ability will help me as a computer system analyst. There is no limit for knowledge in this field, so far I have learnt three computer languages which are “C, C++, Java”, C++ and java are the most common languages used in today’s programming world. Our whole future depends on computers as we see from Planes to small corner street cameras all work on computer and you need someone to program it for you.

Technology have made human life so easy that we even do not pay attention to the stuff that is happening behind the program, and how is everything working, but a computer science student knows “The language of mathematics is used to translate the solutions of real-world problems into algorithms. Constructing efficient and effective algorithms to solve a particular problem is the business of computer science”,(City tech catalog). Computer science is an excellent field of study for those seeking career opportunities in the worlds of business, education, government and industry. Employers value computer science graduates, not just for their specific technical skills, but for the broad analytic and problem-solving abilities that are developed in the study of computer science. After completing my degree in Computer Science I will be able to get jobs in fields like Information Security Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer and Information Systems Manager and many other fields. At the moment when I am studying at City Tech I want to gather as much knowledge as possible, I want to learn all the skills of the professors either it is about the stuff that they teaches us or just personal behavior that he developed over time with his experiences, I want to learn about all and use it as necessary.

The best tool to be successful in any field is to “become a problem solver” (Professor Jason W. Ellis). Computer Science is the best career for me because it keeps me busy with different issues which comes up on testing new programs, I never feels tired by this process because this is what I always liked due to its power to communicate, today we are working on to built a cap that can get access to the computer by using our brain without any use of keyboard or mouse we can use computers by sending signals through neurons in our brain (Corinna Lathan). Computer science is the field for people who like discoveries and believe in their selves and always look forward to do new invasions in modern technology.

Science have always shown a new way to human life but when it comes to Computer Science, It has changed the way of our thinking and the World as well , Without computing, the Allies may not have won the World War two, humans would not have walked on Moon, and Wal-mart would be a small store in Arkansas (David Evans). All this stuff was possible due to Computer science inventions. I spend most of my life around computers one the things that I learnt from it is the more time you spend with it the more knowledge you obtain from it. If you can understand the computer science here is no place in the world that you can stay behind from others. Two years ago I was free in my house and I had nothing to do so I decided to built an application for computer to keep the record of all the things that I do in my day, It took me over 2 months to built it and fix all the errors that I was facing while using it and finally I found someone who wanted to buy that and sold him for 12 thousand dollars on the condition that I will not use my name on it, I did not thought for a second and sold him, that day I realize If you have some knowledge of computer science you will never loose in this world.

Modern technology is changing the way our brain works, the human brain the most sensitive part of our body can now control things just by thinking about them in our mind. It all became reality due to computer science, an electronic chip is being developed that could allow a paralyzed patient to move a robotic limb just by thinking about it (Professor Susan Greenfield). Every field needs people in Computer science to keep up with the world and to maintain the record and provide them cyber security which is the main threat to any company for example few years ago a group of hacker hacked into the world biggest and security agencies and uploaded their top secret information on a website named wiki leaks founded by     Julian Assange (Julian Assange).

Computer Science gives you the opportunities to fulfill everything that you have dreamed of in your life, they have the best jobs in the world which keeps you active and entertain even at work. With a bachelor degree in Computer science you can get jobs in fields like Computer analyst, Data base administrator, Cyber security analyst, Web developer, Computer and system manager, Software developer and even as a Computer and information system manager (BLS). You can easily make from 70,000 To 120,000 per year depending on the company that you work in.

My studies at City Tech are preparing me to be ready for the outside world without any problems and to focus on what I have to do in my field of work. City Tech offer numerous internships and work facilities that gives you a look of work world and teaches you how to communicate with other people and to have a professional conversation with the people at your work place that all gives you confidence to go out and face the world without any hesitation.

I would recommend everyone to choose Computer science as your career if you have the problem solving skill and you know you can make change. If you like gaming with computer science you can create your own game or you can be the person in IT who protects the whole industry single handedly. If you are student at City Tech, you have the best chance to study Computer science from the best professors in this field and learn from them not just about your course about their lifestyle and way of talking this will help you to give positive impression to others.

Work Cited

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Computer Science. Web. 7 May 2015.

Corinna Lathan. “Will brainwaves control tomorrow’s Computers?”. World Economic Forum. web. 5 May 2015.

David Evans. “How computing changes thinking”. University of Virginia press 2008. web. 6 may 2015.

“Julian Assange.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 11 May 2015.

Professor Susan Greenfield. “Modern technology is changing the way our brains work, says neuroscientist”. Daily mail. Web. 9 May 2015.

I am Connor Kempf; A student at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). I am studying Computer Engineering Technology and it is my first year of college. My first reason for choosing this major and this career is the fact that this career has many opportunities and advancement once hired. The second reason why I chose this major is to learn more about technology. Based on previous experiences,technology is the future of mankind. The third reason for my choice of major is I feel I can make a living doing a job I enjoy. The fourth reason is the broadness of this field, it is not focused on one specific thing.

In this essay, I will go into detail about my choice of major and my reasoning for choosing this major. Evidence will be provided to justify my claims. People ask me about my IT experience, I have it. I started studying technology in the sixth grade, continuing through middle and high schools. Upon my graduation from high school, I was certified by Microsoft in networking and security fundamentals. These certifications have the potential of giving me a career. I hope to continue learning about computers and technology as a whole, becoming a productive member of the community. When i finished high school, I elected to continue my education. I want to prove myself to potential employers.

People have asked me why I have chosen my major of computer engineering technology. One of my reasons for choosing this major is the fact that it is a job. This may be an understatement in itself. I know from my experience that this career field is growing, Instructors or workers, they all work under the same title. I encourage the reader to look around and observe the people always using their electronics. I think the phrase “to be left to ones devices” has taken a whole new meaning. This career has a trait, the growth of the field. People use technology in every day life, such as a smart phone or computer. It does not matter what it is, what matters is the fact that it is technology. Technology itself needs someone to maintain it, this is where I think I come in. According to the City Tech College Catalog(2014-2015) “Manufacturers and users of computers and electromechanical equipment are potential employers. Among the employers of graduates of this program are Con Edison, General Electric, Verizon, Cable Version, Apple, Logic Control, Lutron Electronics, JetBlue, MTA, NYC transit and the elevator industry.” (City Tech 218) This in itself is a mouthful of information to swallow. The quote from the college catalog is from my perspective from my perspective showing just how broad the career field really is for someone in this major. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this field. I could end up find a specific area related to computer engineering that I really like. I have not found this specific part as I am still in school.

Technology is the future of mankind as we know it. Many people, including myself, own at least one item of technological equipment. Technology itself is very complicated, there are many specialized subsets of technology such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer systems technology, and much more. “Decades ago, Alan Turing predicted machines would likely get smart enough to pass for humans. But these days, artificial intelligence is just one of the technologies shaping the devices of tomorrow.” (Fitzpatrick 75) I can imagine a world where robots and humans interact. Imagine a world where humans and robots coexist. What about the conspiracies that may arise if technology use becomes malicious? There is a lot of “what if’s?” in technology. If however,something does happen that warrants the attention of humanity, it will likely get it. Technology is an invention of humans, it can evolve like we do. Humans design new pieces of technology every day. I suggest the reader search on google for  ‘New Technology’ and read a little. Humans like to retain information. I theorize this as a part of the reason why the personal computer was invented. Instead of having handwritten notes or photo albums, many people today store all this great knowledge and memories in the cloud. Computers today were distilled from larger computers, computers the size of a whole room. Today’s technology includes smartphones the size of our hand and tablet the size of a book, allowing us to see the technological world before us. Imagine a day thousands of years in the future and you are looking back through them in the family cloud, looking at photos of your distant ancestors. All this technology is dynamic, it can adapt with humanity. I myself say that in my field, I must be dynamic as things are changing. When I started learning about technology, computers still ran windows xp. That is just to put it into perspective. I have being learn about technology since the sixth grade. I chose this major to build on the experience I do have.I know only one thing about my future and the future of mankind, the fact that technology will be present in some form.

Computer engineers are very important members of technological society. People have a desire for technology. This desire is met by the engineers who design and maintain technology. I know from observation that technology is getting progressively smaller and more complicated. This in itself creates additional workload for engineers who must work within certain parameters. One would think that a computer engineer is paid a huge sum of money for complicated work. This is not true. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational Outlook handbook “$100,920 salary per capita, $48.52 hourly median pay”. (BLS)This shows that  although the pay is not great, there is still potential for a living to be made. Think of the average cost of living for New York City, anywhere in the five boroughs. In Manhattan, the average cost of living is somewhere in the region of $8000 monthly when you include food, rent, transportation, etc. Think of how much I would be making when I am starting out. I might be pulling in around $55000 a year in my first couple of years of work. This means that Manhattan is completely out of the question unless my wage was substantial enough to afford the extremely high cost-of-living. I’m not saying that I cannot live comfortably, I just have to be careful where I live in terms of living cost. I know in my field there is at least some potential. It is stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that “the expected growth for Computer Hardware Engineers is around 7% between 2012-2022.” (BLS) This means that computer hardware engineering might not be the way I should go if I am pursuing a career. This is not to say that computer engineering is limited to software or hardware, the field is diverse.

My fourth reason for choosing Computer Engineering as my major and indeed my career path is the fact that it is a broad field. According to the City Tech College Catalog(2014-2015) “Manufacturers and users of computers and electromechanical equipment are potential employers. Among the employers of graduates of this program are Con Edison, General Electric, Verizon, Cable Version, Apple, Logic Control, Lutron Electronics, JetBlue, MTA, NYC transit and the elevator industry.” (City Tech 218) This quote has a dual meaning, the potential for employment and a demonstration of just how broad the field really is. Con Edison, for example, is the primary electricity provider for New York City and the surrounding areas. JetBlue is a low cost airline. This goes to show that it is not just one employer who needs computer engineers. Computer engineers are always in demand. The field is broad, avionics, elevators, design and drafting, all fall under the realm of computer engineering. I wonder what my future holds. Where will I work? Where will I live? What kind of work will I be doing?

Computer Engineering, I feel, is the correct choice for me. I have an interest in technology, a drive to succeed, and a need for a job. I do not know where I will be working. I know I will leave City Tech in no way other than with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology. College for me is an opportunity to learn, and grow. College is an outlet for potential in my eyes.I want to make myself a better member of society. Maybe I will invent the next great thing in technology. I have my reasons, Broad Field, Employment, and The Future of Technology,now all I need to do is finish school and get a job.

Works Cited

1. New York City College of Technology (City Tech) “Computer Engineering Technology” New York City College of Technology College Catalog 2014-2015. Web. 20 April 2015
2. Fitzpatrick,Alex. “The Future of Computing.” Time 184.21/22 (2014): 75. Academic Search Complete. Web. 22 April 2015
3. United States Department of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Hardware Engineers.” Web. 24 April 2015

My name is Nicole Lopez, and I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the New York City College of Technology (City Tech). After graduating, I plan to attend graduate school where I will earn a Master’s of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. As an aerospace engineer, one who will be working on and building airplanes for either NASA or the United States Air Force (USAF). This is the best career for me because I have been into building and working technology for a long time and feel like I am good at it. I love to build. I chose this major because, there will always be room for engineers in this industrial and technologically advanced world, and if I have a bachelor’s degree in a field as broad as Mechanical Engineering, I feel I would have an advantage to the changing needs of the industry when I move into Aerospace engineering, even though Aerospace focuses more on aircraft rather than machining. In this essay, I will provide information about my chosen major, show why this is the best career for me, and explain how City Tech’s preparation can help me with my chosen career path.

While my career choice is Aerospace engineering, my undergraduate major is Mechanical Engineering. In the Occupational Outlook handbook, Mechanical engineering is generally defined as engineering that will focus in machinery, mechanics and production tools. At City Tech specifically, a student who is majoring in mechanical engineering will learn a “broad-based engineering technology education required to solve applied engineering problems through design and analysis” (City Tech 291). This means that City Tech’s programs teach the basics of engineering and industry standard tools to provide better career flexibility in the work force. Aerospace engineering can be defined as working with and designing aircrafts, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles (occupational outlook handbook). I believe the preparation I get from City Tech and studying Mechanical Engineering will help me increase not only my knowledge of machining but also what I should expect to face as I enter Aerospace engineering.

The first reason I am in Aerospace engineering is because I enjoy building. Both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering deal with designing and creating things. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Aerospace engineers “may develop new technologies for use in aviation…[and] can specialize in designing different types of aerospace products.” I have been interested in building since I was in middle school. I used to be in the robotics club throughout my middle and early high school career. For me, this is perfect because I enjoy being able to build and design new technologies. It gives me a sense of pride to be able to build something that will not only function properly, but will be put to use and will help take a step forward in the advanced technological world. Building is my passion and there is nothing I’d rather do.

The next reason I am in Mechanical Engineering as a major before I go into Aerospace engineering as a career is that Mechanical engineers are known to be flexible and have the advantage in the engineering work force. According to career cornerstone, “The key characteristics of the profession are its breadth, flexibility, and individuality.” The worldwide learning website states that some other careers that can be used from mechanical engineering are the following: Automotive engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer, nuclear engineer, and robotics engineer. This means that mechanical engineer are able to flex into other careers and put their talents to use in different ways.

The last reason I aspire to become an Aerospace engineer is because there will always be room for engineers in the technologically advanced world we live in today. According to Career Cornerstone, and the U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics, “Mechanical engineers are expected to have employment growth of 6 percent between 2008 and 2018, slower than the average for all occupations.” However, they continue to say “Mechanical engineers hold about 238,700 jobs in the United States. Mechanical engineers are capable of working in a wide variety of industry sectors, and new technologies will create industries that don’t exist today.” Even though there has been a drop in the amount of engineering jobs expected to arise, mechanical engineers will always be able to expand and improve upon the technology we have and will have in the future. The future is technology, therefore the future is in engineering.

In order to prepare for a career in Aerospace engineering, there are many things I must do. According to Sullivan, “A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs.” Basically, many places will be satisfied with a Bachelor’s degree, but I want to make the most of my education by going for a masters in Aerospace engineering, as proven where the worldwide learning center website states “Mechanical engineers often continue their education throughout their careers because technology changes rapidly.” If I want to survive, I have to know the ins and outs of the current technology. Engineers also need a “good understanding of science, mathematics and computers with a good knowledge of current technology” (Worldwide Learn). Basically, an engineer uses science, technology and math in their everyday work, so naturally an engineer must be well-rounded in these areas. Some other important qualities an engineer must have are “Analytical skills, Business skills, critical thinking skills, math skills, and writing skills” (Occupational Outlook Handbook). Engineers also encouraged to go for their Fundamentals of Engineering Exam senior year (FE) and Professional Engineers (PE) license after a few years of Engineering experience, as stated in careercornerstone. This means that my education does not stop after I graduate college. I must always be knowledgeable in my field of work in order to keep up with the advancements of technology.

As stated throughout this essay, my plan is to graduate college with a bachelor’s in Mechanical engineering before getting my masters in Aerospace engineering. However, I know it will take more in order for me to be successful. I plan on finding internships for mechanical engineering and learning as much as I can in school. I plan on getting help through the school in getting my first job, hopefully somewhere in the mechanical fields I work towards my masters in aerospace. Eventually I will move on to the aerospace engineering field. Even here, I cannot stop learning. I must stay knowledgeable about the current technologies and advancements. Technology never stops expanding, so my knowledge should have no limits. For others looking into this field, I recommend doing a lot of research to make sure this is the career your heart is set on. Engineering in general not only takes math and science, but it also takes curiosity and a love for learning and building. With this career, I can achieve many things. One of my many goals is being able to inhabit Mars, or building a machine that will give us details and recordings on what happens in black holes and worm holes. I also want to try and make a time machine. The possibilities with this major and career are endless and I plan on using that to my full advantage. The sky is the limit and I plan on reaching for the stars.

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              My name is Amir Magar, and I am currently enrolled in Computer Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology. This field of study incorporates both my interest in the electrical, and programming aspect of engineering. This versatile major makes this engineering field not only broad and sophisticated, but also makes job opportunities limitless. My decision to join Computer Engineering has always been my first option in this engineering department, and I am privileged to be in this major. This is a perfect major for me because, jobs in technology are understood to grow rapidly in the future and the passion I have for this industry is second to none. In addition to that, working with computers for a very long time, I understand how technology advances can have a huge impact in our society. Through various internet researches and, peer-reviewed articles guided from my school resource, I will explain how my commitment to this major is worth every second in the long run.

In this major, I expect that the department will prepare me to utilize my knowledge, and the skills that I will acquire, and be able to perform in the professional world. As an Computer Engineer, I am required to know hardware and software. This school gives exactly that, and furthermore, it gives students an opportunity to provide hands-on classes. Few of the classes that I am really interested are, Electronics, Electrical Networks, and Applied Analysis Lab (NYCCT Catalog 224-225). These classes involves circuits, software, and mathematics. Without these background, it is impossible to work as a Computer Engineer. When I graduate with an Bachelor of technology degree, companies such as, Apple, Microsoft, IBM, or JetBlue, are just the few employers that expects their potential employees with this degree (NYCCT Catalog 218). However, it is important to gain experience before graduating, to do this, I have to apply for internship which this schools is known for its internship opportunity.

Technology is one of the few reasons why this major has grabbed my interest. The reason because, technology live to exists everywhere. It is a universal scientific knowledge that is bound to expand, and grow exponentially in the coming years. Businesses have started using computers as their main gate to sell, and advertise their goods and services. According to Lauren Csorny, businesses that uses computers has had a positive effect as “employment in the industry rose quickly, as many businesses began to invest in computer systems.”(Csorny par 6). Even though the employment has rose significantly, statistics has shown that employment in technologies has a fair amount of decline just like any industry. However, the decline in employment is due to the fact that “for certain positions, thousands – even tens of thousands – of positions remain unfilled, largely because they are so new and lack qualified candidates”(DISYS par 3). Technology is fairly a new industry when it comes to modern business collaboration. Both depends on one another in terms of supplying and demanding. It is only matter of time when in result, as technologies advances, business benefits at the same time, or vice-versa

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It is inevitable that technology continues to improve even though we may think it has reached its limit. Take an example, in the late twentieth century when calculator was first invented, people in the past, thought this was a huge technology break through (Ball & Flamm Par 1). It provided a way to calculate without manually calculating, and which, allowed nations to safely land on the moon, or send a satellite. Calculator was then further improved so much so that, everyone has a calculator application in their phone. It did not take that long for calculator to be portable, but the process that it took based on an underlying procedure showcase that the inventions is limitless.  The idea from this example shows that not only did calculator triumph the science, but it also revolutionized how technology can have a big impact in our society.

The society is dependent on technology as time goes on, and this is supported through my “calculator theory”. Even though calculator may not appeal to many people, it is an necessary advancement. It is important because, a future society will always look for more efficient form of productivity. According to Tim Wu, who wrote an article “As Technology Gets Better, Will Society Get Worse?”, states that, ” Technological evolution has a different motive force. It is self-evolution, and it is therefore driven by what we want as opposed to what is adaptive.”(Wu Par 12). In short, humans want to improve things that makes our life better, and that technology is never about “getting used to”. If the technology is not up to the standard, it needs to be improved or it will be improved. From the following quote by Kevin Kelly in his book “What Technology Wants”, it illustrate the main idea of his book, it states ” Technology wants what life wants: Increasing efficiency; Increasing opportunity; Increasing emergence; Increasing complexity; Increasing diversity; Increasing specialization; Increasing ubiquity; Increasing freedom; Increasing mutualism; Increasing beauty; Increasing sentience; Increasing structure; Increasing evolvability “(Wu Par 4). It will always improve, not because it is compulsory, but because it is our interest that drive us to have a better life. Definitely, even the smallest changes in an idea can lead to bigger things.

As an engineer it is naive to only look at the possibility of innovating, and not at the business aspect. As mentioned, both business and engineering works together in this modern society. However, to become successful computer engineer, the main thing that a person must have is, mental strength. It is a characteristic trait that will only happen through personal life. As Elvis Michael mentions in an article “What qualifications do I need to become a computer engineer?”, he describes many aspect of engineering qualities to become a computer engineer. However, he points out the most important quality in this article, he states, “Along with the appropriate education, qualifications for a computer engineer include analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as an aptitude for mathematics.”(Michael Par 3). Thinking critically is in my opinion the best attribute that I have. I like to visualize problems through various ways. Understanding both the correct and the wrong, is the way how it should be in the engineering field. Especially in computers, and as technology involves, thinking critically is the best attribute to offer in this engineering field.

City Tech is fundamental in my journey to have a successful career. It provides necessary skills that allow me to become versatile in computers, electrical, and mechanical. The benefit of this major consist of multiple engineering fields combined into one major. According to the catalog from the computer engineering technology it states, “It is multidisciplinary in nature in that students are taught the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical technology, computer hardware, software, data communications and networking.”(NYCCT Catalog 218). Accredited by the ABET, or also known as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,  the employers understand that, “with ABET accreditation, students, and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce students prepared to enter a global workforce.”(ABET).  Just recently, the school announced that students in city tech that are to graduate from Computer Engineering Technology are eligible to take the professional engineering exam. Not only does that build up our resume, but as an engineer, the responsibilities that I will uphold in my future job will hopefully make a significant effect to the community. City tech provides numerous opportunities for students to be well prepared before graduating.

This is a course that requires extensive effort from students. If an individual is bound to make bad choices all the time, I fear this may not be the right major for him or her. Students must be open-minded, and disciplined in time management. The work that will be given out in this course gives you an ability to work under pressure, thus allow you to gain real life experience. Last of all, you need to be versatile. In other words, being able to adapt new things quickly. Especially in this industry, technology grows rapidly, and engineers’ responsibility is to keep in date with all things. However, my personal advise would be is to do what you are told to do and, always ask question. It will take time to settle with the amount of work that will be given, but at the end of the day, the amount of effort you have put in will benefit you in the long run. Always strive for best, and be hungry for success.

Works cited:

ABET. “Setting the Standard Worldwide.” ABET Accreditation Comments. Web. 25 April 2015

Ball, Guy, and Bruce Flamm. “History of Electronic Calculators.” History of Electronic             Calculators. Vintage Calculators Web Museum. Web. 18 April 2015.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-   15 Edition, “Computer Hardware Engineers“. Web. 12 April 2015.

Csorny, Lauren. “Careers in the growing field of information technology services”. Bureau of         Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, “Beyond the Numbers“. April 2013 | Vol. 2 /        No. 9. Web. 12 April 2015.

Digital Intelligence System. “High-Tech Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace Overall             Employment”. “DISYS IT Staffing and Services.” 20 Jan.2013. Web. 15 April 2015

Michael, Elvis. “What Qualifications Do I need to Become a Computer Engineer?”. Computer        Software Job. Demand Media. Web. 25 April 2015.

New York City College of Technology (City Tech). “Computer Engineering Technology.”                   New York City College of Technology College Catalog 2014-15.Web. 11 April 2015.

Wu, Time. “As Technology Gets Better, Will Society Get Worse?.” “The New Yorker“. 6 Feb      2014. Web. 17 April 2015

My name is Moises Velasquez. I am currently enrolled in the New York City of Technology. I am currently majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, this is only temporary. I am undecided at the moment, but I feel like I have an idea on what I would like to base my career on. I would like to become a teacher in the future. I am not sure what subject it will be yet but I just know I like to teach. Although I don’t look it, as I was growing up I was always that student the classmates would go to when they needed help on a problem. I always enjoy helping others in something I am good at so this field is something I am very interested in. Helping kids is something I want to do because I feel like a teacher has a very big impact on the future of some students. If I can impact at least one student’s life I would be content. I want to find those students that waste their potential on negative things and help them as much as possible. I also like to learn so pursuing this field will give me a lot of new learning experiences.
Pursuing this field will entitle me to have general knowledge in various things. According to the City Tech catalog is should be “based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences that forms the basis for our shared values understanding and responsibilities in a democracy”. The steps I am taking right now is already connects to this.Other steps I will have to take is having the ability to use modern day technology to use in a learning system. I will also have to be able to make a learning plan based on the abilities on to students. The major thing I want to do in city tech is get all the general classes out of the way. If I have to end up transferring then so be it but I would like to have all those general stuff out of the way at least.
“Don’t ever say you can’t do something until you trying, and if you fail, try try again”. This simple quote has followed me since I was a kid. My fifth grade teacher, Mr Smith, repeated this quote several times during my fifth grade year. I have no doubt in my mind that he has forgotten who I even am but if I could wish for something it would be for him to know he has unconsciously affected someone’s life in a positive way. The main reason I would like to be a teacher is because of this. Most people can remember at least one teacher from their schools years that have affected their lives or at least experience in school on some way. Sometimes is can be a negative effect or it can be a very positive one like I have experienced. I hope to provide the latter if I do become a teacher in the future.
No matter what kind of subject I want to teach as a teacher I would still have to be well educated in every kind of field. According to the city tech catalog I should have a general knowledge of every subject such as math, science, and history. One of the reasons I also want to become a teacher is so I can learn more about every field. Having considerable knowledge in various fields will also help me as a person feel better about myself. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to be kept out of the loop so whenever someone is having an educated conversation I would rather give my input than staying quiet. I am also very prideful so knowing things other people don’t gives me a sense of power over them even if it is just for a second. I promise I am not actually a jerk.
“ Seeing students develop new skills and gain an appreciation for knowledge and learning can be very rewarding. However, teaching may be stressful.Occasionally, teachers must cope with unmotivated or disrespectful students”. As said by the occupational handbook being a teacher can be both rewarding and irksome. I can personally agree with the latter. I have seen at least two teachers in my lifetime that have honestly cried because of their students. It is an undisputable fact that there are horrible students out there that make a teacher’s life a living hell. Nothing can really be done with these kind of students. Unlike these kind of students there are students are just as disrespectful but have the potential to be something much better. I’d say I personally can somewhat fall in this category. Although I never actually outright disrespected my teachers, I never really listened to what teachers had to say. I didn’t respect their wisdom and experience. This was mainly in my early years of high school. Junior year I was finally able to pick up my act, but I would be lying if I said I did this alone.
My english teacher throughout my last two years of highschool gave me the words I needed to hear at the time. She told me I had the potential to be something much more. I reluctantly took her advice to take school more seriously and by the end of highschool I had risen my GPA from a 78 to about a 90 average. I made it into the honor roll and the national honor society by graduation. Fewer than ten of my classmates were in the national honor society. It gave me great pleasure to see people surprised that I was a member. This personal experience is another reason I want to become a teacher. I hate seeing kids with so much potential fail to become something much better than they are just because they don’t have someone to push them. I know there are student out there like me who just need someone to believe in them in order for them to become successful. I want to become that teacher, that role model that students can think back and thank for the person they didn’t become.
Since City Tech does not provide the kind of education major I am looking for I will have to eventually transfer to another school. According to the city tech catalog the only major they provide in education is in career and technology teacher education. Since this occupation is similar to the occupation I am looking into I can take more classes they are offering. The classes they offer for this major coincide with whatever teacher I will want to become in the future. Taking these general classes and passing them with high grades will allow my transfer to another school to run smoothly.
If someone else in city tech is looking to become a teacher as am I then my best advice would be to get those general classes out of the way first. Once you have down transfer to another school that provides more opportunities in the teaching field. Go back to any teachers that have helped you in the past and ask them for advice. That is something I am looking forward to doing when I have more time once this semester ends. Teachers have a huge impact on how some students will turn out in life, especially those students who need that extra attention they can’t get somewhere else. I am excited to embark on the journey I am about to take to become the helping hand of some future person out there.

WORK CITED
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Middle School Teachers,
on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/o5oh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm (visited May 9, 2015).
New York City College of Technology (City Tech). “Career and Technology Teacher Education.”New York City College of Technology College Catalog 2014-2015. Web. 29 March 2015.