Bienvenido. Welcome to a UW Honors Portfolio.
Bienvenido. Welcome to a UW Honors Portfolio.
On a summer’s day, I woke up in Rome. It was the first day of an Honors study abroad in Italy. Spending five weeks traveling throughout Italy and observing the culture and history inspired me to go on a different kind of journey, one of discovery and growth.
I was exposed to many, many interesting ideas. It seems that as soon as I was exposed to one idea, a chain-reaction of ideas would follow. This explosion of ideas inspired many interests, from robotics, quantum computer programming, and theoretical/applied physics to music, linguistics, and history.
My study abroad in Italy also inspired me to seek out new experiences. Often times, we become too accustomed to familiar experiences, which while comfortable, usually does not lead to growth and the sense of fulfillment that results from it. New experiences are often uncomfortable because they challenge us. They challenge our capabilities. They challenge our perspectives. But once the obstacles are overcome, appreciation usually sets in and the benefit of hindsight only reinforces this appreciation.
Living to this ideal has lead to a wealth of experiences. Discovering my interest in computer science and engineering and its many subfields. Rediscovering my interest in theoretical/applied physics because of their implications. Discovering my hidden appreciation for writing, particularly for memento and project proposals writing. Competing in a robotics competition in China. Exploring aspects of Taiwanese culture. Exploring Japanese culture and popular culture. In the near future. Attending and competing in a robotics conference/competition overseas. Traveling to Taiwan and Japan. Hopefully travel the world. And it’s only the beginning. The future holds many possibilities.
The pursuit of this ideal has resulted in a 3.6 GPA, perhaps good for some, perhaps not-so-good for others. Regardless, I remember reading an Honors student portfolio, in which the writer sacrificed a potentially higher GPA for a more balanced life; I remember being inspired by this statement. Achieving balance is a success of its own and perhaps an even greater success.
Hopefully, this portfolio will serve to inspire others…and myself years from now should I change for the worse.
On a summer’s day, I woke up in Rome. It was the first day of an Honors study abroad in Italy. Spending five weeks traveling throughout Italy and observing the culture and history inspired me to go on a different kind of journey, one of discovery and growth.
I was exposed to many, many interesting ideas. It seems that as soon as I was exposed to one idea, a chain-reaction of ideas would follow. This explosion of ideas inspired many interests, from robotics, quantum computer programming, and theoretical/applied physics to music, linguistics, and history.
My study abroad in Italy also inspired me to seek out new experiences. Often times, we become too accustomed to familiar experiences, which while comfortable, usually does not lead to growth and the sense of fulfillment that results from it. New experiences are often uncomfortable because they challenge us. They challenge our capabilities. They challenge our perspectives. But once the obstacles are overcome, appreciation usually sets in and the benefit of hindsight only reinforces this appreciation.
Living to this ideal has lead to a wealth of experiences. Discovering my interest in computer science and engineering and its many subfields. Rediscovering my interest in theoretical/applied physics because of their implications. Discovering my hidden appreciation for writing, particularly for memento and project proposals writing. Competing in a robotics competition in China. Exploring aspects of Taiwanese culture. Exploring Japanese culture and popular culture. In the near future. Attending and competing in a robotics conference/competition overseas. Traveling to Taiwan and Japan. Hopefully travel the world. And it’s only the beginning. The future holds many possibilities.
The pursuit of this ideal has resulted in a 3.6 GPA, perhaps good for some, perhaps not-so-good for others. Regardless, I remember reading an Honors student portfolio, in which the writer sacrificed a potentially higher GPA for a more balanced life; I remember being inspired by this statement. Achieving balance is a success of its own and perhaps an even greater success.
Hopefully, this portfolio will serve to inspire others…and myself years from now should I change for the worse.