Hi everyone! My name is Roel “Riley” Caguioa, and I’m currently a junior in high school taking college classes. Balancing high school and college at the same time has definitely pushed me to grow academically and personally. Outside of school, I have a huge passion for cars. Everything about them, from design to performance, interests me, and I plan to pursue a career that aligns with the automotive field in the future.
My first impression of IS101 at CSN is that it is one of the most challenging classes I’ve taken so far, especially when it comes to time management and building technical skills. The pace requires strong organization and self-discipline, but it has already helped me become more responsible and independent with my work. Taking a college-level course while still in high school has shown me how important it is to stay ahead and manage deadlines carefully.
For Discussion 2 Part 2, I chose 2.1.4 PC Hardware Facts from LabSim. This skill focused on understanding the basic components of a computer and their functions. Learning about hardware has helped me better understand how computers operate internally, which connects to my interest in hands-on, mechanical systems, similar to how car parts work together to make a vehicle run efficiently. I enjoyed seeing how each component has a specific purpose, just like parts in an engine.
I’m excited to continue developing my technical skills throughout this course. As someone balancing high school, college, and long-term career goals, I know this class will continue to challenge me but I’m ready for it.
Hi Riley, I honestly respect that you are juggling high school and college at the same time because that is not easy at all. When I see the Canvas page with all the assignments, I already feel overwhelmed, so doing that on top of high school is another level.
ReplyDeleteIS101 really forces you to manage your time well, otherwise everything piles up quickly. I like how you connected PC hardware to cars because it actually makes sense, every part has a specific function and if one fails the whole system struggles. That mechanical mindset will probably help you a lot if you go into the automotive field. I also agree that this class builds independence because no one is going to chase you to finish things.
The discipline you are building now will probably make future classes feel lighter. Just do not burn yourself out trying to be ahead of everything, pace yourself too.
Very glad you are ready for the challenge of college while still a junior in high school, Riley :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, each component of a computer has a specific purpose, just like parts in an engine ^_^
You will master time management and building technical skills to succeed in IS101-3003, Spring 2026!
Hello Riley, conquering college-level classes whilst in high school is really impressive! It will pay off someday and I'm sure you can do it since you already made it this far in the course (We're almost halfway to the end :)) I'm glad to hear that despite finding IS101 challenging, you still decided to stick with it instead of giving up. I admire your fighting spirit, and desire to learn and improve.
ReplyDeleteYour post was interesting to read, Riley. Balancing high school and college at the same time sounds challenging and shows a lot of dedication. I also liked the comparison you made between computer hardware and car parts working together in an engine. It makes the concept easier to understand. It’s cool to see how your interest in cars connects with learning about computer hardware.
ReplyDeleteHi Riley, I really love what you are doing. I wish I could have done the same thing when I was in high school, that’s a really smart move. Taking college classes while still in high school must require a lot of discipline, so keep going! Since you like cars, it makes sense that you enjoy learning how different parts work together to make a system run. I’m definitely not an expert in cars, but I can say this class helped me understand computer hardware and how the components connect.
ReplyDeleteHello Riley, I find it extremely impressive that you're able to juggle high school and college. You seem to have a great drive for self-improvement and learning. Cars never really interested me. For me, a car is a vehicle to get me from one place to another. I do have people around me that really like cars, so I get some side information from them at times. It's interesting how you can relate the parts of a computers hardware to the parts of a car, and how each part has it's place to make the machine run.
ReplyDeleteHey Riley, I liked how you connected PC hardware components to car parts and how systems work together. That’s a really good way to think about information systems since each component has a specific role that affects overall performance.
ReplyDeleteIt’s also impressive that you’re balancing high school and college classes at the same time. Learning those hardware fundamentals now will definitely help as you keep building your technical skills.
If you have played Need for Speed: Payback, it gives the option to change you car's Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which I always thought it's the CPU for cars. Technically it is, but it is used for tuning cars or people modify it to change electronic outputs. It is more of and electrical engineer thing but it's not too far from your passion with cars and the knowledge you learn from IS-101, even the basics. Now comes the question: If you would have infinite amount of cash to buy one car and own it, insured and free gas, what would it be? More power to your career choice and who knows, you might end up in a garage of F1 cars. Go Max Verstappen!
ReplyDeleteHi Riley, it’s really impressive that you manage high school and college at the same time! Balancing assignments for both must take a lot of discipline. I like how you connected PC hardware to car systems, it makes sense that understanding how each computer component works reminds you of how car parts work together to make the vehicle run efficiently. That’s a really cool way to see the similarities between technology and mechanical systems.
ReplyDeleteHi Riley. Your analysis of how the hardware required for a computer works is a good way to prepare yourself for lessons where you must analyze how certain car parts work in future classes. Good luck on your educational journey.
ReplyDeleteRiley, your experience as a dual-enrollment student balancing high school and college coursework demonstrates a high level of academic discipline, particularly through your ability to bridge your passion for automotive systems with the technical study of PC hardware components.
ReplyDeleteRiley, immense respect to the fact you are already taking college classes in high-school you are already so far ahead of your peers. It's something I wish did at the time, being able to balance high-school and college is the recipe for a great future. I commend you good luck on future endeavors!
ReplyDeleteHey Riley, it's cool hearing you're into cars, I don't know too much but my dad own a 78' Chevy Impala, he's sponsored by the Vegas Golden Knights so if you look "LOSVGK LOWRIDER" it's our car, I helped my dad put it together or whenever he needed help so I put work into it without knowing more than my dad. If you think about the hardware facts of a computer, it's in the sense sort of like a car except the different parts have purposes for what they're apart of.
ReplyDeleteHi Riley, balancing high school and college is definitely difficult, especially with this time consuming course. I think being into cars as a hobby is not only cool but very practical when you need to get something serviced. I personally am not into cars, and because of that, I haven't taken the time to learn how to work on cars, even though I should. Good luck with high school and college!
ReplyDeleteHi Riley, balancing high school, college, and life is definitely inspiring and impressive. This shows a great level of commitment and hard work and I'm pretty sure you will succeed in any career you choose, especially in the automotive field. The future is set for a lot of interesting cars with technology constantly evolving. Have a great semester!
ReplyDeleteHi Riley, IS101 is challenging for older college students so you must be incredibly disciplined to keep up. I used to be really into car shows and older cars. The first car that I drove was a Ford Falcon Ranchero that had no power steering. I hope you get to take more college classes before graduating high school to help you get further along. Good luck!
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