Honors 205Honors 205 introduced a variety of ways of knowing. Our professor encouraged us to explore these different possibilities through various methods. One such method was imitation, and we were tasked to write our own poem based on "The Comedian as the Letter C".
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Experiential LearningPossibilities that I plan for:
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The Children's StoryIn Honors 205, we met a Biologist and an artist who had worked together to create a graphic novel for readers of all ages. The scientifically backed evidence that were present in the novel were illustrated in an easy to understand way. This interdisciplinary approach was quite refreshing and it showed me the different approaches that could be taken to conveying complicated ideas. In class, were were given the assignment of writing our own children's story, related to a complex topic that we had discussed in class.
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Honors 100 has introduced me to a variety of different ways to become connected with not only the Honors community, but also with the larger UW community. |
Honors 100 has introduced me to a variety of different ways to become connected with not only the Honors community, but also with the larger UW community. The brief, but comprehensive discussions about the different aspects of being in the Honors program were quite useful in helping me plan my next few years at UW. The most valuable in class experiences have been in Honors 205 where I was able to meet many other freshmen and establish a larger network of friends and peers. I also had the opportunity, in that class, to be introduced to a variety of professors and researchers in their own, diverse disciplines.
It had always been my dream to be a software engineer, working with a close team of friends on new technology since, I was in middle school. However, achieving this dream has only recently become clearer. Back in middle school when asked what I wanted to be in the future, I simply replied “computer scientist” since I thought that the study of computer science would qualify me to be such. The topics of math and science appealed to me as a student and I felt that I was certainly on the right track to achieving my ideal career. The Honors program has given me the opportunity to meet many other people studying in the same discipline. Meeting these new friends and peers have given me a clearer picture of what it means to be a “computer scientist” and what projects they regularly work on. The Honors program surprised me by showing me how powerful interdisciplinary studies could be. Back in high school, I had first been introduced to the of interdisciplinary studies through the International Baccalaureate program. However, the connections that were made between disciplines were very limited and brief. At the university level, Honors has shown me different ways in which knowledge from various disciplines can be used together to pursue a solution or create something. One of the most memorable examples is from an Honors 205 discussion in which a biologist and an artist came to class. Katherine, the biologist, and Owen, the artist, had worked together to create a scientifically accurate children’s book discussing the myth of the narwhal’s tusk. Presented in the form of the comic, the book was easily readable, humorous, and contained many interesting facts about narwhals. As the speakers highlighted in our class, the book was meant to raise awareness and educate people about narwhals. Their humorous and clear approach made the subject much more interesting and allowed their work to reach a much larger audience. My third priority, which I listed in my first assignment, at the University of Washington is to become involved with research. Although I still have not quite figured out what I want to focus on, I know that I’ll get a better sense once I complete my introductory programming classes. The short presentations that were given by other Honors students about research has convinced me that research can be incredibly engaging and fun as well. I want to develop a deeper understanding of a specific area of computer science. In the near future, before graduating from the university, I aim to continue with software development. I intend to find my focus through the interdisciplinary studies during my time in the Honors program. I hope that new topics will engage my interest and perhaps guide me in a new direction. One of my biggest goals is to intern with a company whose work I am interested in. An internship will help me experience software development in a realistic, fast-paced, and challenging environment. I will also be able to expand my network and work closely with a team. Another similar goal that I hope to achieve before the end of this year is to be a TA for an introductory CSE course. I want to become a TA mainly because I want to reinforce my own knowledge of the topics I have learned so far, while sharing this knowledge with other students. My TA in my introductory CSE class has been a tremendous help to me being able to the understand the fundamentals of programming. Being a TA seems like a truly challenging, but rewarding endeavor. I would like to spend my time sharing my own experiences with programming to better illustrate the material that I will need to teach. Above all, coming to the University of Washington, I definitely hope to meet a new group of friends and establish long term connections. |
Who am I?Assignment 1: Who Are You?
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Personal CurriculumMy plan for the next few years
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Global Challenges and Interdisciplinary AnswersSome questions and some possible answers.
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Experiential Learning InterviewSome questions and some possible answers.
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