Furman University

Please respond to one of the questions below in 250 words or less. An excerpt from the mission statement of Furman's Office of Student Life states 'Through innovative programs and a diverse residential community that supports the exchange of ideas, we promote discovery, collaboration, and civic engagement. Discuss how you plan to cultivate a spirit of 'discovery, collaboration, and civic engagement during your time at Furman. Please use specific examples when necessary.

Akin to other fields CS is intertwined with disciplines such as business, economics, robotics, engineering, ethics, philosophy, communication and language etc. Near the end of my under-graduation I plan to initiate a project on Artificial Intelligence which will demand that students from all disciplines mentioned above collaborate. Artificial intelligence will make the life of people easier and will help the industries and researchers like doctors to unleash their true potential.

In my quest to study CS I'll go beyond the syllabus to discover the truths of the real world. Along with college courses I would pursue external certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, OCA, OCP, CEH, LPT etc. Thus these certifications would present me with the chance to interact with my mentors and peers regarding the doubts and discoveries. Also completing my senior year research work and project report would include collaboration with peers. A life without friends is but barren. Helping and receiving help with the assignments and freaking out after a hectic dash will create a stronger bond. 

Through cultural diversity and religious acceptance I seek to foster universal fraternity and to dissolve the disparities that confine individuals to a faction. As a part of civic responsibility I would contribute to the college in ways such as helping with the library chores, assisting my juniors, resolving any conflicts (physical/verbal) that spring up and aiding the admin or a specific department with computer related work. I'm also open to ANY OTHER job that I'm assigned.