Robert’s blog

It took me a little bit longer than I had actually expected because, yesterday, a friend dropped by and we spend the whole afternoon chatting, but today I completed all the exercises I had remaining from unit 8 of the book Foundation Maths, 7th edition, that is part of the recommended bibliography for Computational Mathematics.

I also completed the first course of the Object-Oriented Programming Specialization that we, students joining as part of the spring 2024 cohort, were gifted, and were encouraged to take.

I know it’s probably too early to start revising the Syllabi and the specification of the modules I’ll be taking next month, which are:

• Computational Mathematics (CM1015)
• Introduction to Programming I (CM1005)

But getting up to speed with the academic learning pace is something I must achieve if I want to even consider graduating with first class honours.

Therefore, despite courses stating on 8 April, I’ve already started going over some of the recommended bibliography for Computational Mathematics thanks to the online library service that the University of London has. In particular I’ve completed units 1-7 from Foundation Maths, 7th edition, a book written by Anthony Croft and Robert Davidson, during the past week, and I’m planning to complete unit 8 during what is left of today.

Last week has been packed with emotions. After many months of preparation and hard effort, and after achieving a C2 score (grade A) in Cambridge University’s Advanced English Exam, on January of this year I applied to Goldsmiths, University of London to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree and received an offer letter on 21 February!

Probably the best birthday gift I could have ever received!

Alongside this academic endavour, this year I’ll be preparing Cambridge University’s C2 Proficiency (CPE) exam with the Argentinian Association of English Culture.

While the official communication stated that the exam results would be available by 17 January, I did not expect them to be released this early!

Today I received a notification from Cambridge English that mentioned that my results were ready!

My overall score was of 203, which means I passed at Grade A!

This is great news since I need to have proof of my English proficiency in order for my application to even be considered at London University.

This year’s goals might be a little bit more ambitious than last year’s, but I think last year’s outcome has stood me in good stead to face this brief resolution:

• Become a Goldsmiths, University of London student.
• Prepare and sit for Cambridge’s C2 Proficiency Exam.
• Be wise about my spending and saving habits.
• Do some exercise two to three times a week.
• Get 8 hours of sleep a day.
• Do not drink alcohol.

I’ll be posting frequently on the progress I’m making towards earning that degree I pursuit.