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Week 4 Learning Journal

 Part One: Educational Goals

The biggest goal I have is to graduate from the CSUMB CS Online Program at the end of 2025 and receive my diploma. I plan on attending the graduation ceremony in person and walking across the stage to receive it. I feel that continuing to envision the actual diploma will help to continue to inspire me to work towards that goal.

Part Two: Career Goals

One of my biggest career goals is to find employment as an iOS mobile app developer after graduation from the CSUMB CS Online program. I feel this is possible and in addition to the degree I plan on releasing at least three more apps to the app store before graduation. 

Part Three: ETS Computer Science Test

After reviewing the overview and the sample ETS test I feel that I would likely score in the 50th percentile. I am not too worried about my score because I know I can improve it by reviewing the topics listed in the test. Most of the information on the test I am familiar with but I know I will need to go back and solidify my understanding of the concepts before the test. I found it really useful to look at the sample test because it gave me an idea of the types of questions that would be on the test. It also helped me to realize what areas I need to devote greater attention too, which includes discrete structures and algorithms. I think by devoting time to mastering these topics in the next two years I should be able to do well on the test. 

Part Four: Learning Journal Reflection

This week was about goal setting. I found the content useful and helped me align my activities towards attaining my degree. I like to use goals as a target for me to work towards and it helps me determine what strategies I am going to use to achieve said goals. I also continued to work on my ethics essay and am making good progress towards completion.

Comments

  1. Meagan CodesFebruary 4, 2024 at 3:56 PM

    Hi Ryan,
    I love that you have a specific goal of 3 apps before graduation. I think this is totally doable for you as I know that you've already worked on publishing apps in the past and have much interest in being an iOS developer. I wonder if you should concentrate on one more in-depth app to double as your capstone and a great portfolio piece for your resume. I think that would be a great step in helping you achieve your educational and career goals. I know you're focus is iOS, but it might also be a good exercise to take one of the apps you've already written and make it available for Android as well. Whatever you decide, I know you'll make it happen!

    Good luck,
    Meagan

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  2. Vance ThrasherFebruary 6, 2024 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Ryan,

    Your goal of completing the CS Online Program at the end of 2025 and attending the graduation ceremony in person is realistic and I plan on doing the same thing. Finding employment as an iOS app developer sounds like a good career plan and I think that it will be very doable with the experience you’ll gain from completing the CSUMB CS Online Program. Releasing three more apps before graduation is another good goal. I don’t know what apps or how many you’ve made before but it sounds like you have things under control.

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