Computer Science
College is so short, so do your best to balance fun with your education.
We would like to celebrate seniors who made an impact. Please tell us about a graduating senior who you feel is worthy of special note, and why.
Andrew Sanchez, because he’s been working at physically-intensive jobs while pursuing his degree in Computer Science.
Is there a faculty or staff person who made a difference for you? Please name them and briefly tell us why. You can name multiple people.
Professor Harrison was always extremely helpful during office hours, and made sure to spend good time with each student lending his expertise and advice. I learned a lot more about developing full stack websites even though I felt fairly confident in it before.
We know that this journey has been long. Please tell us about anyone you’d like to thank.
I’d like to thank my family for being patient with me in these trying times, my friends for helping me feel connected to my community, and my partner for helping me grow in ways I never expected, from the moment I stepped on campus to the very end.
Getting to graduation isn’t easy. Are there any resources on campus that helped you make it this far? How so?
MESA Engineering Program has been amazing- all those chats with Jen eased my constantly troubled mind.
College has its ups and downs. Would you share with us a favorite moment?
Halloween ’19 was one of the best moments I’ve had on campus. That day, I chopped off my hair, dyed it bright pink, and put on a thrifted outfit for my first real cosplay as Ramona Flowers. I got to my Crown core class late, feeling like a different person, with my hair still wet from washing off the dye in the dorm showers. When I took notes, strands of pink hair fell towards my face, shocking me each time. My best friend and I went trick or treating on the Hill after working on CSE 20 homework, and we drove out to San Francisco to celebrate the rest of Halloweekend with our new friends.
Any advice for students starting in Fall 2023?
Have as much fun as you can, going to every event that sparks your interest! College is so short, so do your best to balance fun with your education. Definitely go to sections as much as you can, as it helps with accountability (especially for procrastinators!) And never be afraid to switch up your study methods/habits. If you can get an iPad to take notes, please do, it’s been such a game changer.