So, I am in the AI Software Engineering program and started in January. At first, I was excited. And I still am to a point - but the more lessons I take (specifically the coding related ones - the general education classes are fine), the more I feel like it will never "click" in my brain. Like, when will I be able to connect this to the real world and a job I might someday be able to get? I see others posting about projects or other things they are working on, or sharing articles on stuff and there is just no way any of that makes any sense to me yet; might as well be in German. Since this program is all online and all with AI teachers and there is no real word interaction - it's hard to feel like I am actually learning the information, rather than just going through the motions - you know what I mean? Even with the practice sessions - it just feels like I am regurgitating information and not actually learning. I learn way better in a classroom setting - in person - but there is obviously no way I would be able to attend actual classes at a brick and mortar school. It would take me 8 years to get a 2 year degree that way. Given that this is a brand new field for me, I know there is a learning curve that I have to deal with; but at what point will it start to feel "real"? If that makes any sense... 🫤

UPDATE i just noticed this on my profile on the Maestro platform Early access Beta Get early access to experimental features. Does anyone know what it is? It has a toggle switch but I dont know what it is for I went to student services and asked and here is the answer: Great eye catching that toggle! The early access switch lets you try out new features and improvements on the platform before they’re released to everyone. If you turn it on, you might see updates or tools sooner than other students. It’s optional—if you like trying new things, feel free to use it! Let me know if you want help deciding whether to turn it on, or have questions about what you’ll see.

Grades are in I am officially done with my first term yay meee 🎉🎊🥳

When I am in a lesson sometimes (more and more) Mae. Gets stuck in thinking. Is this my connection or does this happen to others also? I can click out and go to home I just can't say anything in the lesson until Mae gets back on.

So after seeing someone say I needed to put in for the 2025-2026 school year, I went back and filled that out yesterday and all the sudden, today, a popup in Maestro saying that I needed to make sure it was completed. Apparently I may be able to get a grant. I will keep you guys updated on that timeline!