Semester One Review

     This semester I explored many different interests that I’ve been wanting to try out. I’ve wanted to get into Computer Science so I started the CS50 course through Harvard, and I find it interesting but difficult. Some days I watch parts of the YouTube video lectures, but I find them a bit confusing so I do a lot of the research separately. 
     I’ve researched different tools on Blender which I have tried out on the elab computers, which are pretty slow, but work for experimenting. I’m almost done 3d modeling my Ptarmigan, but I am stuck on trying to make the feet, so I moved on to trying physics simulations and animating. I also have been watching many modeling, sculpting and software tutorials which I think will greatly help my capstone. 
     Some days the lower campus kids come over and we can teach them different aspects of our projects, which I find motivational. I also think that working with children is a good life skill to have, which is why I appreciate the experience. I have been using the VR headsets which are very cool, and make me want to create a VR video game one day. Every class the group discusses interesting topics such as Muons, agriculture and computers, where I learn a lot about my peers and their knowledge. 
     Overall, I think ISR has been a very valuable class in helping me explore my possible college focuses, as well as a fun and engaging experience which I can use to guide my independent projects in college. Next semester I hope to continue the casual learning, and possibly create a physical project using the resources I’ve gotten.