Spring - Studied C++, system programming, TCP/IP, and algorithms. It was a difficult period of study but he believed his friend's guidance would lead to good results. Summer - Continued studying C++, algorithms, assembly, and computer architecture while also learning Java and Oracle. He felt anxious without his friend's support and was uncertain of his path and career prospects. Fall - Studied game and graphics programming while trying to get a job but found it difficult without completed work to show. He felt melancholy, sorry for his parents, and lonely without direction.