Friday, May 16, 2025

“More Than Just a Computer Class”

Hey everyone!

If you’ve made it to my blog thank you for being here! Whether you’re a fellow student, a future employer, a family member, or just someone curious, I hope this post gives you a little insight into my experience in IS101-3205 (Spring 2025) and the growth I’ve gone through over the semester.

To be completely honest, I came into this course thinking it would just be another tech class. You know, learn Word, learn Excel, move on. But this class ended up being so much more than that.

Taking this class in Spring 2025 has been one of the most valuable parts of my college journey so far. At first, I saw it as just a computer class something to check off the list. But as the weeks went by, I realized that IS101 was about so much more than just Microsoft Word and Excel. It taught me how to manage my digital presence, work more efficiently, and communicate with clarity.

Mr. Albert Wu thank you for holding us to high standards. Your feedback was always direct, detailed, and helpful. It was clear you cared not just about us passing the class, but about us actually learning and growing and to my classmates thanks for making the classroom feel like a supportive space. Even if we didn’t talk every day.

One of the biggest takeaways from this course was how to communicate clearly and effectively through Microsoft office tools. While learning Excel formulas and Word formatting was essential, Module 6.4.6 -Slide Design Tips in Phase3 stood out the most for me. It taught me how to craft presentations that are not just informative, but visually compelling. I learned how to balance images, text, color, and space to capture attention without overwhelming the viewer.This lesson stuck with me because good design reflects clear thinking
and now I feel more confident creating presentations that actually make an impact.

If there's one thing I hope visitors to this blog remember about me, it's that I don't give up. Balancing school, work, and life hasn’t been easy. I didn’t always hit every deadline, but I showed up, pushed through, and caught up. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and excited about where I’m headed.

Thanks for reading, and thank you to (IS101-3205) and Professor Wu for giving me skills I’ll carry into every future opportunity.