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As a child, I was good at fabricating toy cars using milk cans with the utilization of fan motors to power the plastic wheels. This trait distinguished me from other kids in the neighborhood. By then, I could hear people say that I was going to be a good engineer. So, I opted to study mechanical engineering at a very tender age, even without knowing what engineering concepts were all about at the time. Within me, I used to think that mechanical engineering was limited to car fabrication and maintenance, same as how some young African children would think, but little did I know that the entire picture was broader than I had regarded.  I did not think that I would meet maths, physics, and other basic science courses to direct and redefine my path. But as time progressed, I started having a full dose of the unexpected. Although it started with a great phobia,  the latter part has become pleasant stories. Today, I have realized that my initial childhood skills were not necessary to determine my career path. All that was needed was my availability and willingness to achieve something. Therefore, any student can always be successful at anything he/she is passionate about. There might be fear at the beginning, but what lies ahead is always very interesting.

My experience so far in SENG, HKUST is worthwhile. I have been opportune to meet with world-class professors who are top-notch in their various fields, and even the students in HKUST are second to none, which is why HKUST is an ideal institution to study engineering. The environment is friendly and welcoming. At SENG, the students are exposed to handle the work by themselves. Therefore, I strongly recommend SENG, HKUST to any student who wants to leave an imprint in the engineering sphere.