Personal Statement
I open this statement with explaining the reasons behind my application to the Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq program.. My reason for applying is twofold: first to expand my qualification in IT field and second to prepare myself for a better future carrier in Iraq.
My diverse work and experiences have constantly given me a clear understanding of the opportunities which are available to me. I have always been as a child fascinated with the idea of becoming a successful lecturer at the University of Technology. I came from a middle class family which usually parents have less opportunities for their children to become professors or doctors. This case has always invoked me to work hard to achieve my goals. This was sometimes quite difficult if you know that I have to work hard with my father in supporting our big family. I think by becoming an engineer I have reached the stage where I achieved my family emption and also part of my objectives.
On the other side, my work at the University of Technology as a computer engineer led me to realize the importance of this field in the facilitating of our life in Iraq. I have been charged with the cross-function E-University Unit where we design the University's official website, thus made the connection of the University with outside world possible despite all the obstacles we faced. In addition, I had the honor in serving with Iraqi-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have professionally learned document translation and worked directly with numerous coordinators and pressmen on a wide variety of projects.
I suppose that the Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq program will make me one of those who will contribute to fill the professional gap in information technology of my country. I possess a board-based education in computer engineering but in order to attain what I am aiming for, the US will help me fulfill this target.
Based on the criteria and conditions of this program and according to my area of expertise I found myself eligible to apply.