During my Freshman year I was required to take a writing-intensive seminar and one of our assignments was to research the CSE department faculty, which introduced me to the Sketch Recognition Lab and to the field of CHI. I was instantly drawn to the field because it provides the opportunity to merge my academic interestes - CS, math, and psychology.
My professional goals are still in their formative stages. At this point in time I am considering applying to graduate school for an MCS or MS but I also plan on exploring my career options at the Engineering Career Fair this September. I am interested in CHI as a field of research but I would like to pursue a career in graphics and game development if the opportunity presents itself.
My personal endeavors are more concrete. I am currently living with my girlfriend, who also attends A&M and is planning on pursuing a JD. Once we both graduate we plan to explore opportunities outside the country and to one day start a family. In 10 years I hope to be married, have a kid or two, and be well established in my field and moving toward self-employment.
I foresee the next major advancement in computer science to be in the field of quantum computing. Advancements in this field will one day change computer science as we know it. Previously unsolvable problems will become solvable, computational theory will be turned on its head, and computing speeds will increase astronomically.
If I could travel back in time, I would like to meet Vivaldi. I've had 7 years experience playing the cello and 3 playing bass and Vivaldi has always been my favorite composer. My favorite shoes are my Vibram's Five Fingers because they fit like a glove and are unlike any other shoe I've ever owned. I would like to be fluent in German because I like the way it sounds.
The most interesting story that comes to mind is one that occurred very recently. My girlfriend and I went to Austin for a weekend during summer vacation and we decided at one point to take a few drinks to Zilker Park and sit by the creek. After about an hour or so an older Native American man and what turned out to be his Mexican nephew rode up on a canoe. Not long after we saw them they capsized and we helped them to shore. Once they recovered their belongings they sat with us and had a few drinks. We learned that Acatzin was showing his nephew around Austin while he was on vacation in the states, and he invited us to visit him and his church the next time we are in Austin. We look forward to visiting him soon.
very cool story about your visit in Zilker Park. once in a lifetime (or more likely much less) experience.
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