I think that it is super important that we look for ways to help everyone in the community - especially those living in areas where it is hard to succeed. What do you think?
Oh, wow. I haven't found someone to talk about the prompt in a long time. Hmm. You know, I'm not really sure. Which probably sounds terrible. I promise I have a heart. It's not like I don't care about people who are in awful conditions, because I do. I really do. I just . . . haven't given much thought to any actual organizations or things of the like. I know that I forget how fortunate I am sometimes. My worst worries are if I'm going to get good enough grades to keep a scholarship and eventually make it into graduate school. And maybe worrying about getting enough internships and stuff. I don't . . . really have big problems.
Yeah that's true. To be honest I said that but I'm not really doing much.
It's funny. You remind me of a friend. His name was Max, too.
That's okay. I'm just trying to get a degree, not even go to graduate school.
Oh, yeah? Which major are you studying?
Why do you say it in past tense? His name "was" Max. Did he die?
Oh, mostly because he's on a mission and so we're not super close any more. I suppose the "was" was referring to he "was" my friend.
Good. I am studying computer science. Who are you? What's your name.
You could be a linguistics major. Most people don't pick up on that. And I'm Kimberly. Hence the initials KJ. Let me guess. Junior? Or do juniors not have time to chat any more?
No I am a sophmore. I don I don't have a lot of time to chat. I was really just hoping to save a thousand dollars on a Macbook Pro. But it's nice to meet you.
Yup. You've come to the right place. It's nice to meet you, too! And I'm a sophomore as well. Kinda fun! I'm aiming for the top iPad. And, well, if a computer comes with it, I won't mind.
That's great.
Ha, so you say. It's wicked hard to compete here.
Are you from Boston?
Er, no, just Utah. Why do you ask?
You used the term "wicked".
Is that not a thing around here? Heh, that's probably my bad, actually. I pick up on the strangest of terms.
Not where I'm from no problem though. Just say you're from Boston.
Okay, okay. I'm from Boston, then. (Some person asked me the other day if I was from Canada.) (I was like, um . . . no.) But I'm curious, though. Why computer science? Just looked like a lucrative career option and wanted to pursue it? (Wait. Is saying "wicked" a Bostonian thing?)
Yes it is.
Are YOU from Boston?
I like computer science because I have enjoyed coding
Seems like a pretty good reason to go into computer science. There IS quite a bit of coding.
Compared to some kids, I feel very behind though because I don't have much independent experience.
You . . . sound like me.
And no, I'm from Utah. Born in the bay area in California though.
Gotcha, gotcha. People around here are crazy about building apps and websites and everything else under the sun. Which is wonderful. I support that completely. But . . . it kinda . . . leaves me feeling behind, you know? The only sort of programming I know is the one I was taught here.
Yeah. You said you were a linguistics major? Or did I remember that wrong.
I said you could be a linguistics major with the way you picked up on my vocabulary, but, not, I'm not one, personally. I'm computer science, like you. I love it to pieces, but, heh, I certainly have my fair share of worries.
Wow you have a good memory.
Me? What makes you say that?
You remembered that you told me I was a linguistics major. I can't remember what I had for breakfast.
Is that . . . uncommon? Hahaha, that's all right. I think I had . . . pancakes. But, yeah, I'd like to think I'd remember something I said, like, five minutes ago, right?
What was your favorite and least favorite CS class? Maybe. But maybe not.
I'll start with my least favorite. It's a toss up, but I'm torn between 224 or 235. As per my favorite, I'd say absolutely 100%, no regrets 224. I think I might need to give 224 to my least favorite too, though, as bad as 235 was. That class was "wicked" hard.
Haha there you go again!
That was intentional, dearie. But, seriously, that was a hard class.
I am in 224 right now. I like it and dislike it.
Yup. You done with your midterms?
It's very difficult. I really disliked 235 (but don't tell anyone I just don 't think I liked the professor.) I am done with most of my midterms but I still need to take a physics test. But it is every 2 weeks.
I see, I see. Ooof. I'd rather have mine all crammed into one week.
Eh, I don't agree.
I get what you say about 235, though. My professor, bless his heart, was teaching his first time. It was, ah, a very interesting year. Oh, no? You like to study? You must be a good student. Not at all like me.
Who was your professor?
Prof. Roper.
Same.
You get it, then. I never paid attention in class. I went home, stubbornly refusing to open a textbook or look at the review slides.
You sound like me
Just powered through the labs on my own. Haha, yeah? Well I was stubborn enough to never use a TA.
Except I didn't power through labs. I just didn't do well.
Ah. See, I think I did it slightly out of spite. "Think you can fail ME? HA! I'll show you!"
I got to a point that I was so behind that I felt too embarrassed to get help.
I'm sorry. That's really hard.
That's okay.
Well, I suppose it's "okay" in that you survived, but that doesn't make it pleasant. Did you have to retake it?
True. No, I got a C+
C's get degrees, man.
They do.
But they do NOT give you scholarships, let me tell you that.
Quick question before I leave. What do you think of President Trump? Just curious.
You know? I think he's unorthodox as a president and says things that are immature for his age, but he's done a lot for this economy. Not my favorite president, but we could be doing a lot worse.
I would argue that he just picked up from the good Obama did, but I respect your opinion.
I've heard that, too. I don't know much. Just from ear of mouth is all.
Have a good day!
You, too! Hope I see you again!
If I come again will I talk to you?
You might. It depends if I'm in queue.
Cool. Bye Bye.
Bye!