The banner picture was taken at the Tuileries Gardens, Paris in 2015. When I look at this picture I see growth in myself. I traveled when I was 15 years old to Europe and this banner is the memory of experiencing freedom, new interests, and reaching maturity. I learned that every decision I made dictated my own future, and that taught me about the balance between free will, and accountability. I became curious about stepping out of my comfort zone and that has made me who I am. This curiosity sparked the reason I decided to study Computer Engineering. I am excited for the future that this will lead me to and can’t wait to continue on this adventure.