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On Tuesday 01 July 2003, I will be inducted as a Midshipman Fourth Class ("Plebe") at the United States Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland. Although it is unlikely that I will continue working on this particular project after completing my work in the Computer Systems Laboratory, I intend to earn a major in computer science or computer engineering, a commitment in which my knowledge of databases and user interfaces gained through this project likely will serve me well. Future studies may also include work in the field of economics, a discipline in which I have some interest. I may have enough credits from AP classes taken at Thomas Jefferson to be able to explore these areas deeply. Additionally, I will pursue status as a Trident Scholar in order to have opportunities for independent study and research as a Midshipman First Class. In conclusion, I believe that the focus on computers and finance will result in my obtaining critical skills for modern life, an age of technology and of an expanding participation in financial investment.

                          

Left: Boxing matches acquire legendary status at the Academy. Center: The Plebe class performs pushups during a morning workout. Right: Plebes receive, among other things, "white works" (the uniform), "Reef Points" (which they must memorize), and a canteen on I-Day.

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