Week 4 (January 29th - February 4th):
1. Set Educational Goals: When I set my educational goals, I picture myself focusing on the latest programming languages and frameworks to build great web projects. Mastering a front-end tool like React, a backend framework like Django, or both if I want to grow as a full-stack developer. To make my goal specific, I decided on something clear and measurable, such as creating an app that solves a problem for humanity while mastering many programming tools and beyond. I also ensure the goal is exciting enough to motivate me to practice and learn daily. Lastly, I want to enter more into data science in the upcoming months.
2. Set Career Goals: My career goal is to become a well-rounded engineer who masters front-end, back-end, full-stack, and data science skills. I see myself creating user-friendly interfaces, building strong server systems, and analyzing data to uncover hidden insights. I’m driven by the idea of solving real-world problems from start to finish and inspiring others along the way.
3. Take a wild guess of your percentile of the ETS Computer Science test: Based on the sample test, I see that the ETS Computer Science Major Field Test requires strong problem-solving skills in algorithms, data structures, programming, logic, and computational theory. If I want to score in a high percentile (let’s say 75% or above), I will need to work hard over the next 18 months to master every level of computer science. Hopefully, the content of the courses help me get there.
4. Keep Up With Your Learning Journal: This week had a good amount of content; the AI's impact on my future was interesting because I learned about other students' views and thoughts on the subject. The outline for the ethical paper (I learned many things about it when researching information) and the executive interview, which I'll discuss in the next journal.
Hey Valentina,
ReplyDeleteI like that your educational goals focus on improving your skills as a developer. It shows that education is more than a checkbox on a todo list. I am interested in what you are going to create!
Hey there Valentina,
ReplyDeletePretty detailed goals you have there! I do suggest making your goal a bit more specific though. Detail down the "solve a problem for humanity" to something more measurable. As for additional suggestions, keep in mind the faculty members are also part of our education per say. Another goal should be too pro-actively keep in touch with them which may also help with our career down the line.