“We are going to have to stop penalizing people for making that most human of gestures- mistake” - Jeremy Clarkson. Everybody makes mistakes, but it is those who own up to them, even when they do not have to that make the most impact. These are the two main principles that I live by, compassion and integrity.I enjoy finding new problems to solve, especially ones that force me to learn new skills to solve those problems. Through my education at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, I have been gaining more and more skills that would allow me to build exponentially upon the foundation I currently have. Among these skills I have gained, some of the most important ones are the ones that allow me to be a more effective team player as well as a leader. These skills allow me to succeed in the engineering field as these are all essential to being an effective engineer.