My CS Degree Journey

  WK01: Weekly Reflection This week's module introduced important foundations in algorithms and data structures. I learned what an algorithm is, how algorithms solve problems step by step, and how pseudocode can be used to plan a solution before writing actual code. The videos on Euclid's algorithm for GCD calculation helped me understand how a simple repeated process can solve a mathematical problem efficiently. One thing that went well this week was learning how to break problems into smaller steps. The pseudocode examples made it easier to think logically about a problem without worrying too much about programming syntax. I also learned about important problem types such as sorting, searching, graph problems, and the Traveling Salesperson Problem. These topics showed me that many computer science problems can be grouped into common categories. The data structures materials were also useful, especially the introduction to graphs and trees. I learned that graphs can represent ...

  WK58: CST462S -  Race Gender & Class in Digital World Service Learning Final Reflection My service learning project was a meaningful experience because it gave me a chance to work on a real website for a real organization. During this project, I worked on improving the site layout, navigation menu, mobile and tablet views, footer, page sections, colors, spacing, and general visual style. I also communicated with the site supervisor to understand what changes were needed and to make sure the website matched the organization's goals. One thing that went well was that I learned how to solve real design problems. Some parts looked simple at first, but they became more complicated when I tested them on different screen sizes. For example, the navigation menu needed a lot of CSS work to look good on desktop, tablet, and mobile. I also learned that small changes, like padding, colors, and alignment, can make a big difference in how professional a website feels. If I could impro...