I took IS101 as an elective, and I didn't know exactly what I was getting into. I was familiar with what information technology and information systems were, but I wondered what my professor and classmates were going to be like, the classwork, etc.
Getting to fully learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was really fun. I always used Google for these things, but now I'm definitely going to be using Microsoft. As for the classwork, getting LabSim tasks done after spending minutes trying to understand what it was asking me, taking hours in the Fun with Functions worksheet to figure out the formulas, I found it both gruesome but satisfactory at the end.
Although I enjoyed doing the classwork, I found myself enjoying the people around me the most. After all, a big part of college is forming relationships and making connections with others. I liked seeing people have similar experiences with me before this class and during this class and the presentations they shared. Blogger was a good way to interact with each other as well. I know I wasn't much of a talker, but I felt welcomed in this class and everyone treated each other kindly.
Lastly, I'd like to thank Professor Wu as he's been incredibly supportive for each of us, even doing a Webex meeting at 10PM with me one time because I couldn't figure out a formula for Fun with Functions. And as everyone goes on their separate ways, I hope everyone finds success and happiness in their lives.
Your experience in IS101 closely mirrored mine. Wishing you success in your both your Computer Science and college career.
ReplyDeleteAs Dev said your IS101 journey closely mirrored mine and I think it closely mirrored to many other people as well. I hope the best for you in the future.
ReplyDeleteHey Dev, I praise and admire your tenacity for this class. Not everyone was willing to put in the work like you. Good luck on your future endeavorers.
ReplyDeleteYou will definitely find success and happiness in your life. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Brandon, glad to hear you enjoyed our class as much as I did. Wishing you all the best on your chosen career path.
ReplyDeleteHey Brandon, thank you for sharing! I think that most of us felt a similar way about the class in the beginning....we did not have much of an idea of what the class would be about but through the challenges and the late nights that we pushed ourselves, we came out better students. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to drop by and let you know that you're doing an amazing job, and your positive mindset is truly admirable. Keep staying ready and giving your best effort—it's what will set you apart and lead you to success.Wishing you all the best on your journey!
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