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My study buddy, Ziggy

I'm not great with technology. I've always favored old-fashioned handwritten notes, and I pay extra to have physical topics of my textbooks. In general, I'm hoping to become more comfortable with tech, especially AI, which came up after I finished high school and honestly kinda scares me. I'm also excited to learn more about techniques in education as I see myself likely becoming a teacher following graduation.

I was an SAT and math tutor in high school. I used minimal tech. Likewise, my underfunded public school offered limited options for technology--basically bottom-rung laptops with an Internet firewall so high that practically only Wikipedia was available. I became certified in Microsoft Office and used it throughout my education for presentations and papers. I had some dual-enrollment classes and learned how to use Canvas. I developed my research abilities from home. My friends at the time were aspiring engineers who used their free time to become techy computer whizzes, but they quickly outpaced me.

History is my major and my passion. I have a lingering distaste for anything that feels too "techy", so I mostly stick to physical books and handwritten notes. Thankfully, my family shares my enthusiasm for academia. I grew up with two history nerds for parents: one with a master's degree, and another who is currently writing a book about WWII. Without exaggeration, I talk with them about history every day. I live with my dad in a house full of history books and supplement with the library. I'm not big on social media but I am (tragically) addicted to Reddit, and I sometimes use it to ask questions about history, along with my other interests (reading, swimming, cooking).

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  1. Madison P.September 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM

    Hey, I also agree with you on the fact that you want to become more comfortable with AI because I also hope to get better at AI in this class. I also learn how to use Canvas through dual-enrollment class. Also Ziggy is really cute.

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