I am applying to the master of computer application technology program because I believe my technical skills will blossom at your program as it is a place where I will be challenged and where I can develop my technical and scientific knowledge. I pursued my undergraduate studies in Computer Science at Gulu University located in Northern Uganda Early in my undergraduate study, I was introduced to basic programming languages of C, C++ and Java. I understood the key features of each language and realized that one was an improvement of the other. Java being the most powerful and robust language of all fascinated me the most. My first computer science project was “Core Banking”, which performs the operations of creating an account, assigning an account number and handling transactions involving deposits and withdraws. This program was initially written in C++ following the concepts of object oriented programming. Later I modified the same program with some improvements like adding a GUI interface using java I was later introduced to the subject of computer Networks. Already having a sound knowledge of practical computer networking, I was at ease with this subject. During this course, I learnt the software side of networking i.e. how to actually implement and develop different servers. The sessions in the labs were devoted in developing programs like implementation of connection-oriented and connectionless Echo servers, concurrent multi-threaded file transfer server and chat server. I remember the day as if it were yesterday. During my second year in the University, I was attempting to transmit a group of characters comprising my name from one computer to another. I connected the computers using RS-232 cable, wrote the necessary programs and executed them. I typed my name on one terminal and rushed to the other to see the results “wow, this is magic!” I exclaimed as I read ‘simon on the screen’. While I realized intuitively that a complex version of this elementary network could achieve much, at the time, I had no real idea ,what now, two years later I know that networking makes possible a plethora of applications, from video conferencing over the internet to linking banks through private networks. It still seems like magic, or rather a grand adventure one that most certainly want to be part of. Apart from the projects undertaken in the University, it was my desire to gain exposure to the software industry and this prompted me to take up various trainings and internships. After successful completion of my year one, I attended a Recess term where we had training on computer repair and maintenance conducted by the University. I also went for industrial training after my second year to Seroma Christian high school where I was always involved in the networking activities. For my final University project, I worked with a team of three other course mates to develop a “Mobile Route Guide App”. The application was intended to guide users on the shortest route to their destination form their current location. This assignment greatly strengthened my conceptual knowledge, and through its practical implementation, it also allowed me to further my expertise. Simultaneously, active participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities has ensured the all-round development of my personality. I have taken part in cultural activities like group dance of BANKOSA (Baganda Nkobazambogo Students Association).A part from this, I handled the role of being the student representative of the faculty of science for the academic year 2014-2015 to the guild, a responsibility that included acting as the bridge between the students and the administration, Scheduling additional lectures for the class, assisting the faculty advisor in her duties and assisting the students I case of any problem. This experience brought to the fore my leadership abilities, while also assisting in honing my social skills. Having acquired a solid foundation in the field of computer science through a rigorous undergraduate program, and my various internships in the IT industry, at this point, I feel that it is the right time to take up graduate studies. I wish to raise my understanding of the nuances of the computer science field. With a keen interest in working on the latest technologies, the master of computer application technology of zhejiang University will undoubtedly provide me with the right knowledge, skills and experience to pursue that dream and exploit the opportunities to the fullest extent. The practical- orientation of your in-depth coursework will allow me to not only acquire a clear understanding of the subject but also the skills to execute it. I am confident my exposure to such initiatives would quite augment my knowledge base and add tremendous value in enabling me to realize my professional goals. Thank you for your time and consideration. High Regards.