This isn’t a programming or Python associated publish. That is extra of my private reflection on the yr 2017. I made a decision to replicate and consider my yr and see what I received carried out and what may have been higher. Beneath I’ve listed among the stuff which I used to be capable of get carried out this yr.

Visited UK and Bahrain 🇬🇧🇧🇭

I like travelling and exploring new locations. This yr I received an opportunity to go to UK (Cambridge, Newcastle and London) and Bahrain (Manama). I visited these locations in January 2017 and realized a ton about each of those locations. Subsequent yr (2018) I plan on exploring USA.

Participated in a robotics competitors

I participated in a robotics competitors for the primary time ever! I had by no means labored with robots earlier than. We programmed our very personal Lego robotic for the FIRST International Pakistan regional competitors. We gained the very best design award for our “Aquabot”. It was a tremendous expertise and I received an opportunity to make some actually good associates.

Shaped a brand new programming membership 💻

After coming to Colgate I noticed that there was an absence of programming occasions on the establishment. The principle motive was the absense of a pure programming centered membership. I gathered a workforce and fashioned a membership known as. I did it in my first semester at Colgate and until now we’ve got organized 4 totally different occasions/workshops. We even introduced in a speaker from Microsoft who gave a extremely participating speak about the way forward for AI and Machine Studying.

**Discovered Racquetball **

I used to play soccer until 2013 however then stopped due to a back-injury. This yr I made a decision to begin enjoying a sport once more. I spent three months (Sep-Nov) studying tips on how to play Racquetball. Within the subsequent yr I’m planning on taking part in varied inter-university Racquetball tournaments. Maintaining my fingers crossed!

100 days of operating problem 👟

This yr I made a decision to begin operating. I had at all times examine the advantages of operating and the way it helps in conserving one match however I had by no means truly carried out it. After experiencing an especially painful emotional breakdown I made a decision to focus all of my power into doing one thing productive, therefore I began operating. I made a decision to run 100 days in a row in order that I may type a behavior of operating. Initially it was arduous as I couldn’t even run 1Km continuous. I needed to stroll after a few meters. However now I can efficiently run 5Km+ continuous with none downside. There have been a whole lot of missed days as effectively however I’m glad that I used to be capable of full my 100 days. My subsequent intention is to participate in a 5k or a 10k run throughout subsequent yr (2018).

Misplaced 5kgs 👨🏽

This one ties again to the 100 days of operating problem. I used to be getting fats by not doing any bodily train. When your entire day revolves round computer systems there’s little to no must stand up as every part might be carried out in your laptop computer/laptop. I made a decision to regulate my weight-reduction plan a bit and bounce again and lose some fats. I’m glad that it payed off and I used to be capable of lose 5Kgs. Though a minute quantity, it utterly modified my persona. Now I speak to individuals with extra confidence. I don’t understand how each of those are associated however they certainly have an effect on one another. A match physique makes you extra assured and improves your persona.

Discovered ballroom dancing 🎭

I had by no means danced in my life until three months in the past. It’s truly stunning for lots of people however yeah its true. I at all times wished to bop however by no means received round to doing it as a result of I used to be afraid. I used to be afraid that I used to be fats and that I couldn’t dance and if I did attempt it I’d find yourself making a idiot out of myself. Effectively this yr I used to be capable of forego that concept/mentality and really realized tips on how to do ballroom dancing and I’m glad that I used to be capable of efficiently carry out within the greatest dancing occasion at Colgate College.

Did 2 tenting journeys 🎪

I had by no means carried out “actual” tenting earlier than. As-in I had by no means gone out on any tenting journey the place we needed to setup our personal tents and cook dinner our personal meals. This yr I did precisely that. I went on two tenting journeys and in one in all these journeys we truly arrange our personal tents. We ate sizzling canine, marshmallows, smores and performed totally different outside video games. They have been all-around enjoyable journeys. Subsequent yr I plan on tenting in snow. Lets see the way it goes!

Discovered a brand new language Arabic 🎤

I like studying new languages. I already knew 6 languages (English, Urdu, Punjabi, Siraiki, Hindi, German) however I wished to study extra! This yr I took up elementary Arabic and efficiently accomplished the Elementary stage 1 course of Arabic. Now I can converse in round 7 languages 🎉

I wrote this utilizing a marker. It says “Bismillah” which means “within the title of God/Allah”

Grew to become the founding member of a startup 🏅

I turned the founding member of a meals supply startup known as Xpedite. It doesn’t have any net presence proper now however will quickly launch in Hamilton, NY. It was enjoyable, enlightening and tiring to plan our trial runs on the finish of this yr proper earlier than my last exams however my workforce was superior and we had tons of enjoyable alongside the way in which!

Participated in a hackathon 🖥

I participated in UB Hacking at College of Buffalo. Once I went to the States my plan was to take part in as many hackathons as I presumably may however resulting from sure circumstances I couldn’t try this however nonetheless I ended up taking part in a single hackathon. I didn’t win something however I used to be capable of mentor somebody at his very first hackathon and I helped him submit his first ever hack. It was a satisfying expertise.

Crossed 100,000 month-to-month views on my weblog 🎉

Once I began running a blog I at all times had a dream to cross 100,000 month-to-month web page views. I began from 2000-3000 month-to-month page-views. However I’m glad that fixed hard-work paid off and now my weblog will get 100,000+ page-views every month. I like to consider it as impacting the lifetime of round 100,000 people every month.

1.5 Million complete page-views for my e book 🎉

My e book efficiently crossed the 1.5 Million complete page-views this yr and I additionally celebrated the 2 yr anniversary of my e book. The e book goes sturdy and so am I ✌️

Attended my first American Soccer Recreation 🏈

Though I’m nonetheless not 100% certain about how the scoring system in American Soccer truly works I truly loved the sport.

Efficiently accomplished the primary semester in college 🎓

Contemplating that I’m from Pakistan, this was extra of a necessity and requirement than an achievement 😂 I’m glad that I used to be capable of efficiently full the primary semester of my BA in Comp Sci. 1 down 7 to go!

One in every of my most vital takeaway from this yr is that by no means make another person the explanation on your success. Make your own-self the explanation for no matter you obtain.

These are the most important highlights from the yr 2017 and inshAllah I hope to attain much more in 2018! My most important intention is to learn to play a violin. What have been the highlights of your 2017? Do share them with me within the feedback under 🙂