Tuesday, August 27, 2013

My Bio

I, Ryan A. Becwar, am a college student attending Clemson University in the upstate of South Carolina.  I originally came from the beautiful port city of Charleston, South Carolina, and still refer to the Low Country as my home, although I'm sure this will change over my next few years at Clemson.  I'm writing this blog primarily for my English 1030 class, however, it will also serve as my personal location to place any ideas, thoughts, interesting observations, or records of any personal projects which come to mind.  Sometimes one just can't write enough in 140 characters, and a personal blog provides an excellent relief for those moments.
I'm currently majoring in Computer Science, but am considering double majoring in Physics, if I can manage to do so in my four years at Clemson.  If not, I'll be certain to at least achieve a minor in the subject.  I've always had a very strong passion for mathematics and solving logically constrained problems, which first led me to my enjoyment of physics, and at a later age to my discovery of programming, as a means of solving iterative mathematical problems.  Ever since, programming has been my greatest passion, and I've used it for personal hobbies, school robotics competitions, academic exploration, and to automate whatever in my life I can, including the personal projects of some friends.
My life isn't entirely consumed by my major, however.  In my free time I greatly enjoy social activities, and any form of competition.  I play a fair amount of Ultimate Frisbee, regularly run and bicycle, and plan to take up Fencing while I'm at Clemson.  These allow me to stay fit, while maintaining a high level of personal physical and mental self control.  Back in Charleston, I would go to the local swing dancing clubs whenever possible, and plan to continue this hobby at Clemson.  I've never had a great talent for dancing, but I enjoy it, and with that enjoyment, I've been able to teach myself its techniques to a level that I'm quite comfortable on the dance floor.
I hope you, the reader, enjoy the contents of this blog.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.