| Educational Choices |

Why Computer Science?

I like computers and how they work.  I like using software programs and the whole idea of the internet and the world wide web.  I want to know more about computers, especially how software programs allows people to get information through new hardware technologies.  My primary interest is information technology and its management - which includes the internet, databases, and software programs.  With information technology, I like computers as the medium of having an easy and quick way to access, communicate, and share information.

Why Geography?

I also pursued a geography minor during my undergraduate studies.  It is going to take me an extra four courses just to get the designation and I know it was probably not worth the time and money.  However, I do like geography and some of the courses I took were really interesting.  The reason why I like geography is because I like the world I live in and I would like to visit the different places when I get the chance.

Why University of Waterloo?

The University of Waterloo has the world's largest co-operative education program.  I figured that gaining practical experience in the working world before I set out to find a career was a good idea, since I am still unsure what I could offer to this world.  Over the co-op work terms, I got the exposure to see the different aspects of information technology methodologies in different kinds of industries.  Also, the chance to live on my own was also something I wanted to experience.
 

| Alvin |