Sean O'Meara
Major & Minor
Major: Math & Computer Science
Hometown
Oro Valley, AZ
How’d you choose your major/minor?
I started off as an Astronomy and Physics major, and within my first semester realized that I wasn't interested enough in either subject to really study them. Math, however, I had always been very good at and enjoyed a great deal. Similarly, after taking one computer science course I realized that I had a natural love and aptitude for programming. So after dropping my Astronomy and Physics majors I picked up Math and Computer Science, and I haven't looked back since.
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the Bartlett Academic Success Center, or BASC. I work as a Calculus tutor here and most of my time on campus is spent here. I really love tutoring so I have a lot of good memories associated with this building. It's a great place to hang out and work on homework in an academic environment, plus it's a great place to meet other students in your classes and form study groups.
What has been the highlight of your college career thus far?
The highlight of my college experience so far would have to be the Calculus II class I took my first semester. It was thanks to this class that I both met my girlfriend and got my first job as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. These are easily the two most important personal developments I've experienced in college so far.