{"id":4,"date":"2012-05-04T19:25:09","date_gmt":"2012-05-04T19:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.law.harvard.edu\/signal\/?p=4"},"modified":"2012-05-04T22:40:22","modified_gmt":"2012-05-04T22:40:22","slug":"almost-the-end-of-my-beginning-at-harvard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.blogs.harvard.edu\/signal\/2012\/05\/04\/almost-the-end-of-my-beginning-at-harvard\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost the end, of my beginning at Harvard"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The final week of Spring semester is now wrapped up, and all that lies ahead is my final for CSCIE-131b, Communication Protocols and Internet Architectures<\/a>. \u00a0When I began this semester I did not know what to expect. \u00a0I had studied via distance education before at different universities, but each experience was varied and in many cases lackluster. \u00a0What I have found so far, has been a refreshing experience that has delivered in both quality and authenticity.<\/p>\n

My goal is the ALM in Information Technology <\/a>(concentration in Information Management Systems<\/a>). \u00a0In many ways, I find the Biotec<\/a>hnology<\/a> (concentration in Bioinformatics<\/a>) to be even more interesting, or the Information\u00a0Technology (concentration in mathematics and computation<\/a>) of interest. \u00a0The reality is my undergraduate background does not lead itself to either of these pursuits. \u00a0I have a passion for problem solving. \u00a0A second point, is that for many of the Biotechnology classes, they are not offered online. \u00a0Both mathmatics and computation and biotechnology also require more classes be done on campus and have other stricter requirements, including a thesis. \u00a0Living in Florida, and the impracticality of taking flights every week for classes, make either degree option a non-starter.<\/p>\n

This weekend I will spend time studying for my final and hopefully walk away 1 class further toward matriculation at Harvard University. \u00a0My plan is and has always been to only take one class per semester, at least until matriculated. \u00a0This is actually the recommendation of the University. \u00a0In the meantime, my plan is to watch the schedules and build out a set of classes that satisfy my degree requirements and at the same time challenge me and fuel my passions. \u00a0For me, this pursuit is all about the journey. \u00a0I plan to frequently take classes outside of the degree requirement, just for the sake of gaining the knowledge and experience, and in some cases clearing away the prerequisites for more interesting classes.<\/p>\n

One such area is analytics and statistics. \u00a0Some classes offered are right up that alley, such as Visualization<\/a>, which I am looking forward to. \u00a0Other classes are not part of the required degree work, but would be beneficial to anyone who is a problem solver. \u00a0For example I plan to take classes in Statistics, Linear Algebra and Discrete Math. \u00a0If the opportunity presented itself, I would even take classes that would further my knowledge in Bioinformatics. \u00a0It is very exciting to see the divergence of life sciences, engineering, programming and Big Data. \u00a0I am strong in two of these disciplines (engineering and programming), and I am learning more and more each day about Big Data. \u00a0Life Sciences is my weakest area, having not taken any real classes in this area since High School.<\/p>\n

All things considered, I am looking forward to the educational experiences and becoming as involved as I can in my Harvard experience.<\/p>\n

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