In this essay, I present my interest in engineering and programming, as well as the process through which I have been discovering my academic and professional goals.
Greetings, my name is Luis Thaniel Aloyo Arroyo. I am a homeschool student, I am 15 years old, and I live in Trujillo Alto.
I recently attended an educational fair where I received guidance about different fields of study, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, all of which deeply captured my interest. University pre-workshops represent a valuable opportunity for me to explore these areas and make a clearer decision about my future professional path.
Since I was young, I have felt a strong connection to mathematics and science. Over time, that interest evolved into programming and engineering, which began as hobbies and have now become an important part of my academic goals. I also enjoy learning in a self-directed way about engineering, programming, and mathematics, which has allowed me to develop skills on my own and maintain a constant curiosity to keep learning.
I have always been drawn to machines, robots, and technology, both in real life and in fiction, in series such as Gundam and Eureka, which sparked my curiosity even more. I also enjoy building with my hands as a hobby, using Legos, Lego robotics, and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, which has strengthened my interest in mechanics, design, and the creation of systems.
I started programming at the age of nine using Scratch. Later, I developed my skills with languages such as Python and C++, creating projects such as games and calculators. I then expanded my knowledge using tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, and Blender, with which I have worked on video games and cinematics.
At present, I continue experimenting with HTML5 and JavaScript to develop a website where I showcase some of my projects, available at luisthaniel.com. I also use Unreal Engine 5 for a personal video game project and Source Filmmaker for a personal animation project. In the future, I hope to continue developing my own projects and collaborating on others that allow me to keep growing in these areas.
My interest in programming began when I observed modifications (mods) in video games, which inspired in me the desire to create and add my own ideas within games. Today, I am also interested in understanding how video games are developed and analyzing their creation process from both a technical and creative perspective.
My goal is to become an engineer or programmer, depending on which of these areas awakens the strongest passion in me after exploring them in greater depth. For that reason, I want to participate in these university pre-workshops: to learn, experiment, and discover more clearly the path I want to follow in the future, while continuing to develop the skills that will allow me to create, innovate, and contribute in the field of technology and engineering.
If it works well, I do not touch it; however, if I see that it is not what I want to achieve, I improve it. That is part of the way I create, learn, and continue growing.