Software Engineering has stood out to me since I began to explore career opportunities my senior year of highschool. Growing up doing ‘Girls who code’ workshops and learning from my parents, who are both engineers, I realized that software engineering perfectly combines the elements I was seeking. It excites me because it combines creativity with logical problem solving- two things that I really enjoy. Although I am still building and improving the skills I need to excel in this field, I am eager to grow by learning to design and build projects that can solve real world problems.
As someone who is always seeking social connection, I am eager to be a part of a field that requires collaboration with others who bring diverse skills and backgrounds. I like talking to people and building social ties, and I believe that that will help me to be an effective software engineer. Effective software development should not depend solely on coding, but also working with and sharing ideas with others to bring ideas to life.
I am currently focused on developing programming skills to build the foundation of my knowledge in core software engineering principles. I want to become more familiar with coding languages and tools that will be expected in daily use as a software engineer. Beyond this, I hope to gain experience in problem solving and building the neural connection to become an efficient and effective problem solver.
I look forward to growing my interpersonal and communication skills in professional settings, and hope to make more social connections with people in my field of study. I hope to improve my ability to connect with and maintain professional connections and relationships, as building a network of peers and mentors will no doubt serve me well as I enter work post grad.
In summary, while I am still building my portfolio of skills, my passion for learning and problem solving, along with my love for social interaction motivates me to take software engineering seriously. I want to develop social skills that will help me contribute effectively in the future to software projects and teams. I aim to grow into a well rounded professional by being a dedicated student and expanding my practical experience.