Daniel Polverari
Mrs. Boresen
Expos, 4
College Essay1/28/2010

I am very interested in Civil Engineering and it is for this reason that I perceive my life as a building, in terms. I see my life like this because I have a strong foundation, the foundation is high school and how it has set me up to achieve my goals. I am a dedicated hard worker who strives to do his best in all situations. Since my interest is Civil engineering, I have taken many math courses and technology classes to help prepare for engineering and how technology is now a way of life. Yes, I’m very interested in math and engineering, but through my high school career I have taken a variety of courses ranging from speech and debate to science and forensics, as I keep an open mind about other subjects that may interest me or excite me. Perhaps the strongest support of my life has been school, which has allowed me to start building on it with many honors, such as National Honor Society (NHS), where I am the only male member at my school. I have also received the honor going to Boy’s State in Pueblo; this was a great honor because they only chose five people to represent our school. Each of these honors were great, but the best feeling is when you help someone out, and I have volunteered at the Medical Center of the Rockies, and I have mentored young children teaching them how to read and how to play baseball, great experiences, give strong memories and each accomplishment has been a support beam in my life.
My future will add more necessities to my building and as I grow older I am hoping to excel in whatever I may do, which includes college and beyond. While in college I’m planning to earn a degree in Civil engineering and I expect to graduate within four years. From there I would like to earn a job with my education and further my knowledge about engineering.
Maybe the most important thing in my life and the greatest part of my building is my family. My family has been there for me through the good and bad, and have influenced me the greatest. My mom doesn’t work and therefore provides me with solutions to my problems, she is always there for me, and stresses the importance of secondary education. My dad, however, works at oracle as an engineer and is one of my biggest influences and reasons why I would like to be one as well.
Each component I have mentioned helps to build a strong and enduring building that can last a lifetime. I have been fortunate to assemble mine with many key components to help it through life. I’m excited to study Civil Engineering knowing that I have set myself up to succeed.