By the end of my time at CSUMB I will have earned by B.S. in Computer Science. I aim to learn multiple programming languages during my tenure, including Java and Python. I hope to expand my knowledge and learn more about front-end development specifically.
Part Two: Set Your Career Goals
Within three years, I will be a software engineer at a major company. I will be able to work with a passionate team on an interesting project that will help make the world a better place. The work there will be engaging and interesting, and I will be making a decent salary for my efforts.
Part Three: ETS Computer Science Test
After learning about the courses we are going to take during the program, as well as the subjects covered in the ETS Computer Science test, I will aim for at least a score of 90%. It appears that much of the subject matter in the ETS test shall be covered during the program, and thus I hope to do well on it.
Part Four: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal
This week we read up on goal setting, and how properly staging your goals can ultimately aid in your actual completion of said goals. It was interesting to learn about S.M.A.R.T. goals, and I look forward to implementing those in my life. In our writing module this week we learned about stakeholders, and how to identify who will be affected when decisions are made at various levels and institutions. We also looked into the 5 types of claims, Fact, Value, Policy, Definition and Cause, and how these various claims are formed and used. Our reading on bias was particularly interesting, and it was fascinating to see how individuals may still be biased, even if they themselves are completely unaware to it. Besides this we also covered Logos, Ethos, and Pathos, and how these will add and affect our papers. Finally we also covered what will be expected of our Ethics Paper, and began with our outline and summary. I am excited about my topic and look forward to researching it more.
Hey Brandon,
ReplyDeleteI too hope to have my BS in Comp Sci by the end of this program. I would also like to dip my toes in both Java and Python as I know those are extremely hot right now!
I love that you are encouraged to passionate about project work with teams to help improve things. I too am constantly looking to improve anything and anything I can. It sounds like you have a vision that you truly believe in and I am sure without a doubt you will be able to obtain what you seek. Keep up the good work!
Hi Brandon, it seems like you have a general idea of what you want to get out of software engineering. What I would recommend is making your goals a bit more concrete. Software development is such a broad area that it would be good for you to experiment with different types and see what interests you. Are you interested in doing driver development, graphics, networking, web development, etc. Once you have a general idea it will help guide you to learn certain technologies.
ReplyDeleteHi Brandon, this is great that you have started thinking of what you want your end goal to be. I would suggest maybe looking into some of the major companies you are interested in and choosing the top 3 to do some research on. I would also like to learn multiple programming languages, I think this will be great for us. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent goals Brandon. I believe you can achieve more than what you set out to do. Don't be affraid of dreaming big. I have no doubt that you will accomplish what you have set out to do already, dream big!
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