Four years ago, before I entered college, I knew that I wanted to study computer science. The only programming I had done at that time was on a TI calculator that began as an assignment in high school geometry class. There was no question in my mind though; computer science was what I wanted to do. Ironically, I didn’t choose Wittenberg based on its computer science department. I chose to attend Wittenberg because of its reputation for providing students with a strong liberal arts background and when I glanced over the course offerings, I saw a large number of art classes too.

Computer science is important to me, but I would never go as far to say that nothing else matters (i.e. my goal in life is not to get a Ph.D. and teach at MIT). I’m a bigger person than that; and if I have learned anything at Wittenberg it is that it takes many unique pieces to make a well-built whole. To that end, the most interesting dichotomy I see within myself is that of the computer scientist and the artist. At times art becomes almost as important to me as computer science. It appears to be the balancing force in my life and allows me to think differently than a conventional programmer. In the end I believe the two interests compliment each other; each part is better off because the other exists.

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