Educational Goals In Computer Science

I do not think I had a proper dream goal until my senior year in high school. All my childhood goals all felt through. But when I was a senior, I had an educational goal to become a computer programmer. I liked the problem-solving aspect of it where I could solve real-life problems with the help of the computer. Now that I am more exposed to the field of computer science, I realized that my actual goal was to become a software engineer. As a software engineer, I will be capable to do much more than just program but also to know how to write clean, efficient, and secure codes. I will also get to know how to analyze data and maintain programs. However, I do not want to be any kind of software engineer, but a competent and knowledgeable one.

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My biggest inspiration was and still is, the current society. We live in a generally tech-dominated society where the internet and smartphones are of absolute necessity. Another factor was the chairman of computer science department at my current community college. During the orientation, I remember him telling the incoming computer science students that we have the ability to work in any field, for there is always a need for computer science skills. This was fascinating to me since I prioritize gaining knowledge above anything else. Although I plan on focusing my education in computer science, I have interests in other fields like chemistry, music, fine art, literature, foreign languages, and so much more. The chairperson’s message was promising since I would be able to participate in any field of studies and get an indirectly gain knowledge from the people working in those

One serious challenge that I consider is being accepted by the United States citizens and legal immigrants. As an undocumented immigrant, even with the help of my DACA status, I know I will face many criticisms and harassments along the way. In that case, I will have to become like the law-abiding citizen and be a positive role model as an undocumented immigrant. Another challenge would be to handle the academic rigor of college. As a transfer student coming from a community college, I will need to work hard to adjust to college-level academics and never falter nor stumble on my way to achieve my goals. If I do struggle with my classes, I will readily seek help from college tutors, professors, and my fellow students. Last challenge I know I will face would be embracing the unknowns at college. For all my life in the United States, I have lived in one place and truly have never moved out of there. However, when I do attend college at my chosen partner school, Rutgers University-Newark, I will have to deal with being uncomfortable and feeling out-of-place…But now that I think of it, I do not think this should be hard. With new friends waiting, a supportive community of fellow undocumented students, and an opportunity to pursue my dream, I will be too busy indulging in my life and in the lifetime chance to achieve my