My Journey
Nothing here is fixed. It changes as you do.
Direction
Build things that solve real problems — probably engineering.
Goal
Get ready to apply to a strong engineering program, starting with a portfolio project and stronger math.
Where you are now
Strong in physics and hands-on building. Math grades dip when the pace speeds up. No portfolio yet.
August priorities
Ship one small build
45%A working prototype you can explain in two minutes.
Steady math habit
62%20 focused minutes, four days a week — consistency over cramming.
Talk to one engineer
20%Learn what the work actually looks like day to day.
This week's tasks
Sketch your project idea on one page
Turning the idea into something visible makes the rest easy.
Try today's math problem out loud
Talk through one problem the way you'd explain it to someone else, then write down where you got stuck.
Four 20-minute math sessions
You told Mira the pace is what trips you up, not the ideas.
Message Priya about the robotics build
She offered to look at your wiring plan.
Write 3 questions for an engineer
Prep now so the conversation isn't wasted later.
“Easier than I thought once I stopped trying to sound smart.”
Learned: I care more about how things get built than about job titles.
Evidence & reflections
Write 3 questions for an engineer
“Easier than I thought once I stopped trying to sound smart.”
Learned: I care more about how things get built than about job titles.
2026-08-17
Fix the sensor loop from last week
“Took two tries. The second one worked.”
Learned: Debugging one wire at a time beats rewriting everything.
2026-08-14
Sketch your project idea tonight — one page, no perfection required.