CS 373 Fall 2022: Fernando Mercado - Week 13


 

What did you do this past week?

My team finished up with some great work for the project and we set out a game plan that I think should lead us to success in the coming few weeks remaining of this semester.

What's in your way?

This last week was very stressful for me and the mounting pressure of the looming end of the semester is accumulating. I'm unfortunately behind schedule on my iOS app as well, so I'm stuck playing catch-up with that over break.

What will you do next week?

Next week I will enjoy my break to the maximum extent possible, but I will need to be working for most of it. It's my mom's birthday this week as well so I look forward to celebrating that with her.

What did you think of Paper #13. What Happens to Us Does Not Happen to Most of You?

This week's blog was a very good read, and I was honestly appalled at some of the stories shared in the blog. Male-dominated STEM careers can be a very harsh environment for women and I hope that I can contribute to a better place in the future for everyone in our field.

What was your experience of the Strategy Patter, Reflection, and security talk?

I particularly enjoyed the security talk. The speaker was relatable and funny and I liked how the talk was half cybersecurity and half life-coaching. A lot of the things he was saying stuck with me and gave me hope for the future.

What made you happy this week?

I went camping with my friends to start off the Thanksgiving weekend. It was raining and really quite cold so I think I may be sick actually which sucks and will probably be in my "What's in your way?" category next week if it gets bad.

What's your pick-of-the-week or tip-of-the-week?

When working in groups, talk out the game plan ahead of time and set clear definitions of everyone's assignments. This preplanning stage can be monumental in saving your team countless hours of wasted misguided effort.

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