Hey everyone!
My name is Andrew Proctor. I am a cybersecurity major, and this is my senior year here at Old Dominion University. I was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, but have lived in both Virginia and Maryland (the “DMV”) at various times in my life. Although I am currently a Virginian resident now, Maryland will always be my home. My personal belief is that every moment in life is a lesson, whether good or bad and molds you into the person that you are truly meant to be.
I decided to attend Old Dominion because at this point in my life, I felt and still feel completely confident to take on the challenge of getting my degree in cybersecurity, something I have been putting off for quite some time. You could partially blame the postponement due to the pandemic and the effects it had on us all. I have taken a few courses in community college prior to the outbreak as well as a few online classes during the pandemic but had never fully committed myself to the major. I decided to work instead, taking a job as a teacher’s assistant in an after-school program, and working as a counselor for camps. I deeply value the time I spent in that environment, learning many valuable lessons and meeting some amazing people along the way. After a while, however, I realized that I was ready to set off and take the next step in starting my career by enrolling here in the Fall of 2022.
In my free time, I enjoy being active. I love the game of Basketball, it’s a huge passion for me. I even ran a basketball camp for kids this past year, coaching them in ball-handling and shooting. I enjoy playing the game as well as watching as many NBA games as I can. Some of my favorite players are LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Kyrie Irving. I enjoy reading and constantly educating myself on various subjects and philosophies. I also enjoy outdoor activities and have recently taken up the hobby of kayaking. In the future, I hope to continue to learn new things ways to become the best that I can be in my career field.
