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The document outlines a student's planning for graduation and career, detailing their desired degree in Computer Science and course expectations. It highlights both excitement for specific classes like Data Mining and AI, as well as concerns about challenging courses such as Data Structures and Operating Systems. Additionally, the student reflects on mastered skills like communication and time management, while identifying areas for improvement, including public speaking and technical skills.

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Reflection Topic: Planning for Graduation and Career

There are two parts to this assignment. Both the parts are to be answered.

Part 1:

Go to the University catalog and look at the required courses for your degree program. Copy
and paste the following questions into your assignment and then answer the questions.

1. My desired degree is: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS)


2. I plan to take this many classes per term 4. It should take me 8 terms to finish my
degree.
3. I am looking forward to these classes:
a. CS 4407 (Data Mining and Machine Learning):
i. I’m excited to explore how data-driven algorithms can uncover patterns
and make predictions, especially with the growing demand for AI in
industries like healthcare and tech. This course aligns with my goal to
work in machine learning development.
b. CS 4408 (Artificial Intelligence):
i. AI fascinates me because of its potential to solve complex problems, from
autonomous systems to natural language processing. I want to learn how
to design intelligent systems and understand ethical implications in AI
deployment.
4. I am a little nervous or concerned about these classes:
a. CS 3303 (Data Structures):
i. Data Structures is foundational but notoriously challenging. I worry about
mastering concepts like trees, graphs, and algorithm efficiency, as they
require strong analytical thinking and precise coding—skills I’m still
honing.
b. CS 3307 (Operating Systems 2):
i. rating Systems 1 was tough, and this advanced course dives deeper into
concurrency, memory management, and kernel design. I’m nervous about
grasping low-level system interactions and debugging complex OS
environments.

Part 2:
Transferable Skills
So, after reading sections 12.2 and 12.3, I’m supposed to talk about skills I’ve mastered and
ones I need to work on. Let me start with the ones I’m good at.
Skills I’ve Mastered:
Communication: I’ve gotten pretty decent at this. Like, last term, my group for the
psychology project was totally stuck because two members kept arguing. I kinda stepped in and
suggested we split tasks based on what everyone liked. We ended up finishing early and got an
A. I guess listening and explaining things calmly helped.
Time Management: Balancing work and school is rough, but I’ve learned to block my
time. I use a planner (old-school, I know) to split my day into work shifts, study hours, and even
Netflix breaks. It’s why I haven’t missed a deadline yet… well, mostly.
Teamwork: I volunteer at a food bank on weekends, and last month we had to organize
a big donation drive. I was in charge of coordinating volunteers. It was chaos at first, but we
figured out who’s good at what—like, Sam’s great at lifting boxes, Maria’s a pro at sorting—and
it all worked out.

Problem-Solving: When my laptop crashed during finals week, I freaked out. But instead
of panicking, I borrowed my sister’s tablet, used the library computers, and saved everything to
Google Drive. Not perfect, but I got my papers done.

Adaptability: My job at the café changed its menu twice in three months. I had to
memorize new recipes and deal with annoyed customers. At first, I hated it, but now I’m kinda
the “go-to” person when things change.

Skills I Need to Master for My Career:

Public Speaking: I get sweaty just thinking about presenting. My plan? Join the student
debate club. I heard they do low-pressure practice sessions. Also, maybe record myself talking
and watch it back—cringe, but helpful.

Technical Skills (like Excel): I avoid spreadsheets like they’re math homework. My friend
recommended a free Coursera course, so I’ll try that. Also, maybe ask my boss to let me handle
inventory data at work for practice.

Leadership: I’m good at following orders, not giving them. To improve, I’ll volunteer to
lead a small group project next term. Baby steps, right?

Networking: I’m shy about reaching out to people. But there’s a career fair next month—
I’ll force myself to talk to at least three recruiters. Also, update my LinkedIn… finally.

Critical Thinking: Sometimes I take info at face value. My poli-sci prof said to always ask
“why” and “how” when researching. I’ll start doing that for essays and see if it helps.

Overall, I’ve got some strengths, but there’s definitely room to grow. Gotta keep pushing myself,
even if it’s uncomfortable.

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