Uncovering Hidden Treasures

WEEK 16 - Opportunities, Risks, and the Big Data Adventure 

You might think it sounds like a boring, techy topic, but trust me, it was anything but that! Instead of a typical quiz, we found ourselves getting lost in a sea of data, trying to figure out how companies know exactly what we like and how they manage to suggest just the right products at the right time. It's like they can read our minds, but in a much more mathematical way!

Sir Carl took us on an adventure into the world of data patterns, explaining how large sets of information can be mined for insights that help shape industries today. As I sat there, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. How does all this work? How do companies know me so well? It was like a detective story unfolding before my eyes.

After the discussion, it was time to roll up our sleeves and dive into an activity. We were given a scenario and tasked with answering 10 questions. I was in charge of tackling questions 3 and 4 on opportunities and risks, and I even chipped in to help with question 5. Let me tell you, analyzing data this way felt like solving a mystery it was exciting, challenging, and yes, a little bit fun!

As the class ended, I couldn't help but smile. Not only had I learned something new, but I also left the room with a newfound appreciation for data mining. It's like I had just uncovered a hidden treasure, one that might just have a big impact on how businesses (and maybe even my own future) operate. Who knew data could be this exciting?



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

From Struggles to Success

Image
 WEEK 12 - With Every Challenge We Face, We Move Closer to Our Goal This week, we didn’t have our regular in-person class due to the extended break following All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Instead of holding classes, Sir Carl posted the next topic on USTEP for us to study ahead of time. While the resources are available, most of us, myself included, have been taking this opportunity to rest and recover after the overwhelming midterms. The break has given us a much-needed chance to release the stress that’s built up over the past few weeks and prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally for the finals. On the project side, the week has largely been spent focusing on fixing issues in our app. It’s been a long and challenging process, as this is the first time we’re developing an app from scratch. With little to no prior experience in app development or Kotlin, every task feels like climbing a steep hill. The back end, in particular, has been a significant hurdle. Debugging,...
Read more

A Semester Full of Surprises

Image
WEEK 18 - Exemption, Expectations, and Endless Debugging!  Looking back on this semester, it’s been a journey filled with highs and lows, moments of pure joy and excitement mixed with overwhelming stress and a touch of fear. Each of us experienced a whirlwind of emotions, sometimes all at once, as we navigated through the challenges of Software Design and Engineering. Starting from scratch in this subject, I’ve learned so much that I didn’t think was possible. None of this, though, would have been possible without Sir Carl one of the most amazing instructors in the Computer Engineering Department at USTP CDO. We’re all incredibly thankful for the opportunity to learn from him. His wisdom, patience, and kindness guided us every step of the way, and I know we’ll carry that with us long after this semester ends. This week has truly tested our limits. With back-to-back exams and PIT presentations, it felt like we were running a marathon with no finish line in sight. We’ve been j...
Read more