Ever since I was a young boy, I have enjoyed reading, for it provides me the opportunity to contemplate various inner thoughts and ideas, as well as plan my strategy to face and succeed in such a complex and diverse world. Whenever I encounter difficulties or obstacles, my first instinct is to consult books for the answers to my dilemmas; by gaining knowledge, I improve the likelihood that I will be able to devise a means to succeed. I also enjoy "GO" chess, an ancient Chinese mind game requiring precise calculation and deliberation of potential moves and strategies. Utilizing every neuronal fiber of my mind, I force my opponent into a winless situation, experiencing happiness greater than any I could realize on the sports field. The only unfortunate outcome of my sedentary, academic habits is that my physical education scores during college left much to be desired, lowering my overall GPA. Nevertheless, my interests have helped me acquire a wealth of extensive knowledge and improve my learning skills.
Another highlight of my university experience beyond the class room was the passion I developed for computers and high technology. During those years, I spent innumerable hours learning about computers, from installation of hardware and software applications to the various programming languages. Even today, whenever my friends encounter computer problems, the first thing they do is phone me for assistance. The reason I like computers is closely tied to my love of knowledge; because knowledge in the field of computers is updated so quickly and frequently, this branch of technology provides humans with tremendous operational and information-gathering flexibility. Working with computers helps me focus my thinking on generating new, innovative ideas, as well as understanding how other examples of high technology function in the real world.