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FROM READING TO TRYING

Explore a program through a small task.

Liking a course title and liking the work in that field are not the same thing. These short exercises are a starting point; they do not give a score, measure suitability, or recommend programs.

Computer Engineering & Software Engineering

About 15–20 minutes · At your own pace

Original editorial exercise · Not a test or a real course assignment

An opening into computer engineering

On paper, draw three parts for a checkout system in a school library: the user screen, where information is stored, and the connection between them. Note what would stop working if the internet went down.

Did thinking about the relationships between the individual parts keep your curiosity going?

An opening into software engineering

Write three user needs for the same system. Break one need into two small steps; create two example cases and one error case to check that it works correctly. You do not need to write code.

How did it feel to describe a need, break it into steps, and test it?

Psychology & Psychological Counselling and Guidance (PDR)

About 15–20 minutes · At your own pace

Original editorial exercise · Not a test or a real course assignment

An opening into psychology

For the question “Do notifications interrupt attention while working?” write a research outline. Think about what you would observe, what other factors could change the result, and why a single observation cannot be generalized. Do not experiment on anyone or collect personal data.

Did turning a question into something measurable and looking for alternative explanations interest you?

An opening into school counseling and guidance

Imagine that a completely fictional student is undecided between two courses. Without giving advice, write three open-ended questions you could ask them and two questions to verify about the school’s resources. Do not try to counsel a real person.

How did it feel to focus on listening without giving an answer and on understanding the context?

Architecture & Interior Architecture

About 15–20 minutes · At your own pace

Original editorial exercise · Not a test or a real course assignment

An opening into architecture

On paper, draw the relationship among the entrance, reading area, and open area for a small library. Also write three assumptions about sunlight, entry and exit, and accessibility. This is not a technical project or safety calculation.

What questions arose as you thought about the relationships between the building as a whole and its surroundings?

An opening into interior architecture

Imagine a reading nook in the same library. Make two layout sketches for lighting, movement space, material feel, and different user needs. Write down the trade-offs between them before choosing one.

Did thinking about the space’s everyday use and the effect of details on the experience interest you?

Economics & Business Administration

About 15–20 minutes · At your own pace

Original editorial exercise · Not a test or a real course assignment

An opening into economics

Imagine that the price of tea has increased in a fictional café. Write three possible explanations involving demand, costs, and nearby alternatives. Identify what data you would need to distinguish the explanations; do not declare one the definitive cause.

Did explaining an event with more than one model and looking for data keep your curiosity going?

An opening into business

Suppose the lunch queue gets longer at the same café. Diagram the workflow from order to delivery; discuss two changes that could reduce waiting in terms of cost and customer experience. You do not need to advise a real business.

How did it feel to think about an organization’s parts, resources, and goals together?

Ask yourself after the experiment

  • At which step did my curiosity increase?
  • Where did I struggle, and would I like to try again?
  • How can I verify this experience against a real course plan?

Write your own research plan with three questions.

You do not have to reach a conclusion. Record what you think now and the question you want to verify. These questions are not a psychometric assessment.

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