The past two semesters have been quite an experience. The Capstone project has been a very beneficial experience for me, and has furthered my knowledge into the wider space of engineering. Throughout my time doing this project, I ran into many uncertainties and aspects of design that I didn't really have much to go off of to assess. For my building in particular, analyzing the existing structure's post-tension concrete system was quite the task to learn how to do. I started working on it with only very basic knowledge of post-tensioned concrete, but with the help of my advisor, professors, and all they have taught me prior, I was able to not only complete my assignment, but also learn and take away a better understanding of the systems I initially had no idea how to approach.

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Especially when it comes to large projects like this, the work can get tedious, difficult, and a few times it was almost overwhelming. It is true that the capstone project takes a lot of time and effort, but the support from the faculty and my professors, and their openness and desire to help me move forward and make it to the finish line.

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Though long and arduous, I am glad that I got the chance to see what I was capable of with this project, and to see the culmination of all of my years of work leading up to this, and I look forward to bringing my experiences, knowledge and understanding gained through this program with me into the rest of my professional career.