# Meet a Tutor: Johnathan Nicholson
Published: 2015-11-12
Category: Case Studies
Category URL: https://codehs.com/blog/category/case-studies
URL: https://codehs.com/blog/meet-a-tutor-johnathan-nicholson-84138d83c816

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### Meet a Tutor: Johnathan Nicholson

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### Johnathan Nicholson

#### Computer Science Student at California Polytechnic State University

**Tell us a little about yourself…**

I am a sophomore at California Polytechnic State University. I am a Software Engineering major. While I play racquetball when I can, I have played golf for 12 years and played for the Division one golf team here at Cal Poly last year.

**When did you first start learning computer science?**

I started coding in 9th grade. At that point I had started to learn some of the cool things you could do with an excel spread sheet and I wanted to learn about how the computer did what it did. From there I learned Java as my first language (mostly doing things like rock, paper, scissors ).

**Do you have any favorite programs or projects that you’ve built?**

My favorite project that I worked on so far was to make a replica of the game “Fire Emblem”, a tactical role-playing game. I did it using Microsoft’s C# language and the XNA game framework.

Other than that I am currently working on code for the Cal Poly Robotics Club. Specifically I am helping with the Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle communication, control and sensor systems.

**How would you like to use computer science and programming in the future?**

I am not sure if I want to pursue artificial intelligence, robotics or web-development yet.

**Fun facts about you?**

I took two and a half years of chemistry in high school yet I don’t have to take chemistry in College…

**Favorite ice cream flavor?**

Mint chip!

**Words of advice for the next generation of coders?**

COMMENT EVERYTHING!!!!!! Just kidding, kinda… But really, the most important thing for a programmer to have is curiosity above all. Many of the best programmers are just the most curious.

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_Originally published at_ [_blog.codehs.com_](http://blog.codehs.com/2015/11/12/meet-a-tutor-johnathan-nicholson/) _on November 12, 2015._


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