My name is Alexandra DeSousa and I am a member of the Williams College Class of 2016. I am taking a computer science class for my Winter Study course this year. As a part of this class, I am editing Wikipedia. The class I am taking is entitled CSCI 12: Using a Computer to do the Math You CannotDo. I chose to take this class for a variety of reasons. I intend to be a Biology and Psychology double major, however, computers have always intrigued me. Unfortunately, I will have many mandatory courses within these two majors in the future. Because of this, it will be difficult to take any outside subjects. Winter study is the perfect time for me to take a class such as this: an interest, but outside of my intended major.
More personally, I have many hobbies. I enjoy reading, music, soccer, as well as spending time with friends and family. During the next month or so, I hope to take full advantage of my college's location in the Berkshires to ski and sled as many times as possible. I also hope to improve my skills on the piano and guitar. I am a member of Sankofa, the Williams College Step Dance Team. Joining this group has definitely been a new experience for me, but I am very much enjoying it.
