Before my experience here at Shodor, I was exposed to mainly math and
science--really no computer technologies. After learning here at Shodor
for almost a year now, I feel much more comfortable with the aspects of
computers like programming and web design. While I don't think I will
pursue a career concentrated in one of these fields, I know that what I
learn at Shodor is valuable and incredibly useful for any other science
related career. I also value the thought process and problem solving
techniques I am developing from working in an academically challenging
program.
That's not to say that I am not interested in the programming
basics I am learning. By being introduced to HTML, CSS, PHP, and Java,
I can see how web pages actually work. Before learning how programming
languages were used to make and modify web pages, I had no idea how all
the magical colors and words appeared when you typed in the web address.
I intend to continue getting a taste of all the computer skills at Shodor
in addition to taking as many high-level chemistry and physics courses
as my high school offers. Hopefully getting all the exposure to science
as I can now will eventually help me be able to choose and pursue a
career that fits me.