Setting out on the path to programming
Hello, I have been a student for under a month and in this blog I will share my past and future experiences. My name is Aapo, I am 25 years old and just recently started studying information processing science.
The past few weeks I have been kind of overloaded with new information about the field I’m studying, fellow students, course material, and all sorts of new things related to my upcoming time in this school. At least I didn’t have to move to a new city or country. That would’ve maybe been too much.
Luckily this field isn’t completely foreign to me. Most of my friends are working in or studying IT. A few years ahead though – which is good, since I can ask them for advice. I have also completed some courses already in Open University, so I got some understanding, what this field is about beforehand. Being a computer person all my life this seemed like a logical choice. Although I wish I had spent some of that time on the computer, learning how to code and not playing video games. Sometimes I cope by saying to myself: “Time you enjoyed wasting is not time wasted” Some quote by someone.
I think this blog can be beneficial to me in a few different ways, but I think the main point of holding a blog is reflection. Reflecting on what I’ve learned and experienced. Usually I go about my schoolwork (and sometimes life in general) just by moving forward and “distracting” myself until I fall asleep. I even go to sleep with earphones on. A blog might be a great way to express my feelings about school etc.
Blogging could also be a good way to get my mind focused on schoolwork and coming up with new ideas for school projects or something like that. Also, this blog is in English, so it helps me keep my English skills in check.
I’m sure this Blog will be helpful for me in revising Information Processing Science terminology. In future posts, I will probably be using some words I just recently learned. My goals for learning English in this course are mostly about learning new terminology, using English in an academic setting and work life. Although I have already used a lot of English in a work setting and have even done some translation work – this is a completely new area.
Overall, I believe this blog will be a useful way for me to reflect on my studies and experiences as I begin my studies in information processing science. It will not only help me track my progress and stay motivated, but also give me the chance to practice my English and help me organize my thoughts along the way.
I really liked how you shared your journey into programming, It’s so nice that you have friends to support you in your programming journey.
VastaaPoistaHi, and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your language is easy to understand, and I feel it is easy to read it. Every new situation in life can be a bit difficult at first, but it usually gets easier over time. I feel the same way that keeping a blog can be beneficial - I’m quite sure that we’re all learning something new through these blogs.
VastaaPoistaIt's great that you have good friends to help you. And we have all been there with being overloaded, trying our best to catch up to this new step in our lives. Your blog post is also neatly structured! Keep it up!
VastaaPoistaYour blog is very well written and interesting!
VastaaPoistaWell written and interesting post. I really like the structure of it!
VastaaPoistaI think it’s a great idea to use blogging as a way to reflect on your studies and practice English at the same time. It’s also cool that you already have some background in IT through Open University and friends in the field, that will definitely help. I look forward to reading about how your journey in information processing science develops!
VastaaPoistaIt’s great to hear that you already have some background in IT and support from friends. Hope blogging will be helpful for you!
VastaaPoistaHey, your blog was an interesting read, and I really think you should continue making more blogs!
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