My CS Journey: Why I Chose Computer Science & What I Hope to Build

#cpp #beginners #programming #computerscience

Introduction

Hi! I'm a 1st-year BS Computer Science student from Pamantasan ng Lungsod Ng Muntinlupa (PLMUN). This is my very first technical blog post. I don't have much coding experience yet, but I'm excited to share my journey as a BSCS student and why I chose this course.

Why I Chose Computer Science

I chose BSCS because I want to understand how apps, games, and websites work behind the scenes. I was always curious about how programmers turn ideas into real programs using code.

My main reasons for choosing this course are:

To improve my problem-solving and logical thinking skills
To learn how to build useful programs for people
To become creative and build my own projects someday

I know programming is challenging, but I believe practice and patience will help me improve.

My First Code: A Simple Logic Program

For my first step, I learned how to use basic logic with if-else. Instead of the common Hello World, I made a program that checks if a number is even or odd. This taught me how computers make decisions.

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    int number;

    cout << "Enter a number: ";
    cin >> number;

    // Simple logic using if-else
    if (number % 2 == 0) {
        cout << number << " is an Even number." << endl;
    } else {
        cout << number << " is an Odd number." << endl;
    }

    return 0;
}

What I Hope to Build

In the future, I hope to build projects that are simple but helpful. My short-term goal is to master C++, Python, and HTML.

My dream projects are:

A simple student allowance tracker
A personal portfolio website to showcase my work

Connect With Me

Let's connect and learn together!

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/me?trk=p_mwlite_feed-secondary_nav
Canva Certificate / Resume: https://canva.link/dsz7kd6f4o9kubt

Conclusion

My BSCS journey is just starting. There will be many bugs and errors ahead, but I'm excited to keep learning and growing.

What advice would you give to a 1st-year BSCS student like me? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

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