The University of Michigan

I spent four years attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I was a Computer Science major, and thanks to the wonders of AP credits, I managed to graduate in four not-too-overloaded years. I decided that college was more than just taking classes, so I also worked (to provide spending money and to pay the bills) and socialized with friends, which I hadn't done a lot of in high school (for a variety of reasons).

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Courses

My courseload, term-by-term, was:

Advanced Placement credits
CompSci 280	Computer Science I
Engl 126	English Literature AP Exam Credit
Latin 301	Latin Lyric Poetry
Math 115	Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Phys 125  through Phys 128	Introduction to Physics I & II Introduction to Physics Lab I & II
Fall 1986
Chem 124	Inorganic Chemistry I
Chem 125	Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Engl 125	Introduction to Composition
Math 116	Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Winter 1987
Bio 112	Introductory Biology A
Chem 126	Inorganic Chemistry II
Hist 110	Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Reformation Europe
Math 215	Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
RC 253	Choral Ensemble
Fall 1987
Bio 154	Introductory Biology B
Chem 225	Organic Chemistry I
Econ 201	Principles of Economics I
Math 216	Introduction to Differential Equations
RC 253	Choral Ensemble
Winter 1988
Chem 226	Organic Chemistry II
Chem 227	Organic Chemistry Lab
CompSci 380	Computer Science II
CompSci 384	Advanced Programming Languages: Introduction to C Programming
Econ 202	Principles of Economics II
Fall 1988
EECS 270	Logic Design
CompSci 480	Computer Science III: Data Structures
Hist 306	Ancient Israel
Math 312	Applied Modern Algebra
Winter 1989
CompSci 381	Assembly Language Programming
CompSci 476	Foundations of Computer Science
Hist 467	The United States Since 1933
Math 416	Theory of Algorithms
Spring 1989
TechComm 498	Introduction to Technical Writing
Fall 1989
EECS 493	User Interface Design
Cl Civ 472	Roman Law
CompSci 485	Principles of Programming Languages: Scheme,
Math 425	Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Winter 1990
CompSci 481	Software Engineering
CompSci 489	Computer Networks
History 111	Modern Europe
RC 253	Choral Ensemble

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Extra-Curricular Activities

In addition to the classes I participated in many extracurricular activities, including:

	Computer Conferencing — I organized and ran several electronic conferences on the University's MTS mainframe system, including the public and private gay conferences.
	East Quad Congenial Bridge Club (EQCBC) — I was a founding member of the East Quadrangle residence hall's bridge club. Meeting each Wednesday evening, we'd form foursomes and play bridge, teaching each other how to play. At least one of the other regulars from EQCBC is now a regular player at bridge tournaments, so we must've done something right.
	Information Technology Division (ITD) — I worked for the University's Information Technology Division as a Consultant and as a Systems Programmer for 14 months.
	University Activities Committee (UAC) — I participated in UAC's College Bowl program, as a player my freshman year and as member of the staff my sophomore through junior years.
	University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS) — I wasn't a member of UMGASS but I attended their end-of-term show almost every semester I was there. This led to my love of G & S.
	Women's Weekend — Freshman year I provided the posters and artwork for the 1986 Women's Weekend seminar at East Quadrangle.

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