Finally . . . We're Done!

ISM has finally finished, and I am extremely proud of all of my progress throughout the year. I think that I grew so much as a person, learning more communication skills and having the ability to work directly with professionals. Additionally, I think that my Final Product was very informational and professional, and I am very happy with how it turned out!

Last week, I had my Final Presentation Night, and I think I gave a great presentation and speech. Although I definitely made more mistakes than when I normally practiced, I still feel like I presented my ideas in a very clear and thorough manner. All of the people in the audience, including my parents and family, said that they really enjoyed it, so I think that my presentation was an overall success.

Although technically, ISM is finished now, I still don't consider this the end. I'm taking ISM II next year and am planning to explore an area of computer science. To really ensure that I have a mentor and plan early on, I want to work in the summer to get my interviews out of the way. This will set me up nicely for the following year. Overall, I'm very happy with how this year worked out, despite obstacles, and I'm looking forward to next year!