11-12-2014, 04:36 PM
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SpoilerI wish to take Computer Science at the post secondary level as I have always loved computers and technology. I have always had an interest in technology and have wanted to be a part of making it even better for just as long. I am astounded by how far technology has advanced and how phones can process what computers had trouble doing 15 years ago. Video games have long been a passion for me from both a technological standpoint and as a hobby, and I hope to one day be able to work in the video game industry.
I seek to pursue Computer Science as it will be a valuable skill for everyday life in the future. Even today, technology is a very useful tool that I would want to help improve. I want to be able to spearhead a new generation of technological progress, and to create and work with technology that people would both desire and need. Upon finishing this course, I hope to better understand computers and technology, and be able to find a computer science related job in the future.
The A-Levels I have studied throughout my sixth form have been important in enhancing the skills required for my chosen degree. ICT has taught me many ways in which to use different advanced programs, understand the inner workings of computers, and familiarise myself with the business side of the computing industry. Economics has helped me to understand the finacial impact of technology and how it has improved the economy through new jobs being created and improved GDP output, and History has helped me to assimiating large amounts of information. I have also written an EPQ about violence in video games, a subject that I feel strongly about. I researched many articles and studies about violent video games and compiled them together into a 5000 word essay and presentation. The EPQ has helped identify the problems that arose and what I did wrong, so that I can avoid them in future. It also helped me better understand the kind of research I will be expected to carry out at university.
Through these courses, I have picked up useful skills that will help me in University and in my chosen field of work. I work very well and efficiently in the tasks I am given, usually finishing them without help, being able to finish large pieces of work and writing in a timely manner. I am also very good at working independently and can rapidly grasp concepts. I have been told that I am a problem solver and good listener. I enojy the challenge of ensuring my knowledge of computing is kept up to date by constatnyl research articles, including but not limited to: How Video games are created, the basics behind programming and the basics behind computer science at universities along with coding programs such as C++. I understand that computer science is a lengthy course at university level and requires a critical and focused mind to be able to keep up with the information, workload and reading.
Outside of the classroom. I have looked at how technology in different countries have failed to become successful and the reasoning behind that from a business standpoint. I have also familiarised myself with the different types of tasks a video game employee would undertake, whether they program code on computers or design the gameplay through other means. I have attended a lecture on how technology and the internet were harnessed to make the 2008 US presidential campaign a success. I regularly listen to radio programmes about the video game industry, discussions of how technology has changed the world in recent years and some computer science related programmes.
I enjoy both playing and researching video games. I keep up to date with the latest news and have also created add-ons for some video games. I practice drawing whenever I can and have played several musical instruments in my life. I cycle regularly, read and cook, especially curries. I am also interested in history and read up on World War's as they fascinate me the most.
I seek to pursue Computer Science as it will be a valuable skill for everyday life in the future. Even today, technology is a very useful tool that I would want to help improve. I want to be able to spearhead a new generation of technological progress, and to create and work with technology that people would both desire and need. Upon finishing this course, I hope to better understand computers and technology, and be able to find a computer science related job in the future.
The A-Levels I have studied throughout my sixth form have been important in enhancing the skills required for my chosen degree. ICT has taught me many ways in which to use different advanced programs, understand the inner workings of computers, and familiarise myself with the business side of the computing industry. Economics has helped me to understand the finacial impact of technology and how it has improved the economy through new jobs being created and improved GDP output, and History has helped me to assimiating large amounts of information. I have also written an EPQ about violence in video games, a subject that I feel strongly about. I researched many articles and studies about violent video games and compiled them together into a 5000 word essay and presentation. The EPQ has helped identify the problems that arose and what I did wrong, so that I can avoid them in future. It also helped me better understand the kind of research I will be expected to carry out at university.
Through these courses, I have picked up useful skills that will help me in University and in my chosen field of work. I work very well and efficiently in the tasks I am given, usually finishing them without help, being able to finish large pieces of work and writing in a timely manner. I am also very good at working independently and can rapidly grasp concepts. I have been told that I am a problem solver and good listener. I enojy the challenge of ensuring my knowledge of computing is kept up to date by constatnyl research articles, including but not limited to: How Video games are created, the basics behind programming and the basics behind computer science at universities along with coding programs such as C++. I understand that computer science is a lengthy course at university level and requires a critical and focused mind to be able to keep up with the information, workload and reading.
Outside of the classroom. I have looked at how technology in different countries have failed to become successful and the reasoning behind that from a business standpoint. I have also familiarised myself with the different types of tasks a video game employee would undertake, whether they program code on computers or design the gameplay through other means. I have attended a lecture on how technology and the internet were harnessed to make the 2008 US presidential campaign a success. I regularly listen to radio programmes about the video game industry, discussions of how technology has changed the world in recent years and some computer science related programmes.
I enjoy both playing and researching video games. I keep up to date with the latest news and have also created add-ons for some video games. I practice drawing whenever I can and have played several musical instruments in my life. I cycle regularly, read and cook, especially curries. I am also interested in history and read up on World War's as they fascinate me the most.
Heh, curries.
The only thing I'm really have trouble with is the introduction as my teacher has told me that it's too bland, and that I need to include work experience (which is possible) and some extra curricular activities that I did (Gonna force myself to go to an open evening to say that I did)
Rip it apart and edit at will, and if possible give me some more easy hobbies I can lie about that I can remind myself that I have taken up and just don't know it yet!