SLOG 3: Week 4

Today, the first assignment for CSC165 was due. For the assignment, I used LaTex to produce mathematical statements for the first time. Overall, it was an interesting experience, and I hope to continue to learn more about LaTeX and become more versed in this program.

A realization that I came to this week was that, although I'm struggling in this course, I'm not alone in this struggle. While discussing the assignment with students, and attending today's lecture, I became significantly more confident in my capabilities. Grasping some of the concepts in CSC165 has been a uphill climb, and there are often times that I had wondered if I was hopelessly alone in my incompetency. However, hearing that many other students were stuck on some of the same things that I had been stuck on a week ago was heartening, and has given me newfound confidence. 

The midterm next week will allow us the aid of an 8.5x11" double sided cheat-sheet. I am both excited and nervous that the midterm will be testing us on our capacity to produce and comprehend logical statements, rather than brute memorization. 

I will most likely update this blog with another post in the upcoming days as the day of the midterm approaches. Winter is coming.