~Goals for Summer 2018~
With my first year at UChicago coming to a close and summer steadily approaching, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to do this summer. I want to make this summer not only one that I will remember, but also one in which I develop personally and professionally. Hopefully, this will inspire you to have an amazing summer as well.
For ease of reference, I have separated this into 3 categories: professional, fitness, and personal.
Professional:
Learn the fundamentals of computer science and/or a coding language!
My knowledge of computer science is virtually nonexistent at the moment. I’ve always observed my friends studying computer science type these mysterious symbols and patterns into their computers from afar. As usual, my curiosity and FOMO has gotten the best of me; I want to join in on their struggles and anguish and figure out what in the world they are doing. The world of computer science appeals to me because it seems like it is full of problem solving and interesting challenges. I am also enticed with what I will be able to build with my new skills, whether it is my own website or app. My goal is to master python by the end of September.
2. Excel Skills
I never knew what a powerful tool Excel was until I took an introductory course online with it. This summer, I want to continue learning more of Excel’s nooks and crannies as well as learning as many shortcuts as I can in order to maximize efficiency.
3. Interview Skills
Securing an interview has not been a barrier for me, but the interview itself has. I love talking to people and having casual conversations (shout out to sorority life), but frequently, I become tongue-tied during interviews and cannot think properly during them. Looking back, I think I allowed my nerves to get the best of me, and I was unable to let my true self shine through. Many times, I liked the company so much or wanted the position so badly that I was too afraid of making mistakes and might have come across as disinterested instead. Moving forward, I believe that additional practice and viewing the interview as a casual conversation rather than an interrogation would help with how I come across.
Fitness:
Lose 30 pounds
Go to the gym six days a week
Bench press: 95 pounds
Squat: 235 pounds
Overhead press: 75 pounds
Wake up at 5 a.m., go to sleep by 11 p.m.
Personal:
Write in my personal journal every day
Get rid of unnecessary stuff
Stick to the minimalistic and zen lifestyle!
3. Grow in my faith in God
