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Hi, my name is Jacob Helsel. I was born in California, moved to Minnesota for 10 years, and have lived in Georgia now for just over a decade. I'm a recent graduate interested in programming, sports, traveling, and music.
My favorite sports to play are basketball, soccer, and tennis. I also like to watch the NBA and NFL (Go ATL Hawks, MN Vikings, and GA Dawgs!)
Summer of 2022 I took my first trip international to Seoul, South Korea! I had a lot of fun exploring the city on rental bikes and experiencing a different culture.
I'm not very picky listening to songs, so I listen to a variety of genres. When I practice piano, I usually learn chords for songs I like.
I graduated Spring 2023 from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business with a major in MIS.
During my time at UGA, I learned effective business practices and took on different software projects with multiple teams. I also enjoyed biking and exploring every part of the campus.
My current goal is to grow more as a person by learning something new every day. This could be through books, classes, or interactions with others.
Recently, I have been focused on becoming proficient in python by taking an online python bootcamp. I also want to expand my knowledge of web development, which has led me to creating this website! This is my first version of the site, so I hope to improve its quality as I learn more about webdev.
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