The Hedgehog Obsessed, With Not Failing the Test

Not Gifted, Just Stubborn

If this is the first thing people see, I don’t want to look perfect. I struggled, overthought things, and procrastinated, but I still got through it. That’s the impression I’m okay with.

My experience in IS101 was stressful but worth it. I didn’t always stay ahead, and most of the time I felt like I was catching up, but I still finished.

I Thought This Would Be Easy… Excel Said No

I came in thinking Word and PowerPoint would carry me. Then Excel humbled me real fast. I had to slow down and actually understand what I was doing instead of just clicking randomly.

What helped me the most was repetition. Doing the simulations again and again made things stick. At some point, it just becomes instinct.

Motion Paths Made Me Look Smarter Than I Am

For Chapter 6, I chose 6.9.5 Motion Paths. At first, it felt like extra animation, but it actually made my PowerPoint dynamic and fun to watch. Instead of just appearing, things move with purpose and guide attention.

It was confusing at first, but after practicing, it started to make sense.

Below are images from my A3 and A8 assignments where I applied animations and design.

Stress, Overthinking, and Somehow Passing

The course forced me to stay on track, which I needed.

Professor Wu made me overthink sometimes, but it helped me pay attention to details. My classmates, even without much interaction, pushed me to keep up just by seeing their progress.

What I gained from this course is understanding how I actually learn, which is through repetition. From Professor Wu, I learned to focus on details and follow instructions carefully. From my classmates, I learned to stay consistent and not fall behind.

I didn’t do everything perfectly. I procrastinated, stressed out, and doubted myself a lot. But I still finished.

And honestly, that’s enough.

One Last Hedgehog Thought

"You can stumble and stress, just don’t quit the process"