CST 499 - Computer Science Capstone - Week 16

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Reaching the end of this program feels like a huge milestone, and I am really proud of how much I have grown over the past two years. I am very grateful for the support and guidance from all the faculty, which made this experience both challenging and rewarding. As for what is next, I am not entirely sure yet, graduate school sounds like a good option, but I would like to join the workforce first and gain some real world experience. After a few months, I plan to reflect on that experience and decide whether pursuing a master’s degree in computer science is the right next step for me.

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