Picking a Graduate Program

April 14, 2008

As of this week, I’ve been accepted to masters programs to study computer science at University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Lehigh University and Drexel University. Now I have to decide where I want to go.

Democratic Debate at Drexel Tonight

October 30, 2007

Drexel University, the university I attend, is hosting the Democratic debate tonight. Brian Williams, the moderator, is broadcasting his news show from Drexel prior to the debate, then the debate itself will be held in the school’s main auditorium. There were only 250 tickets available to see it in person, and thousands that wanted [...]

6 days ’til the fun begins

September 9, 2007

This coming Friday is my last day at my full time job. Sunday I’ll be flying back to Philadelphia, moving in to a new apartment Monday, and starting fall term of my senior year at Drexel University a week later. Some time after I arrive, my computer and the rest of my belongings should [...]

Microsoft is a good thing

April 11, 2007

It’s been a week since I started working for Microsoft. So far, so good. The best part of this internship so far is the location. Washington is like one huge suburb. No matter how far I drive in any direction it’s the same — beautiful homes spaced out among plenty of grass and trees, [...]

Evaluating Myself As a Developer

December 20, 2006

I just replied to a thread at SitePoint about evaluating yourself as a developer. I thought it was an interesting question, and in my response gave some opinions on my experience at Drexel University with their coop program and how I’m using that to evaluate myself. Take a look over there for the full [...]

Upcoming Job Interviews

December 15, 2006

It’s time for me to look for a job for my third and final required coop. I need 18 total months of work experience as part of my degree requirements at Drexel University.
I’ve applied to paid jobs at SAP, Microsoft and Google. All three have responded with interview offers.