Computer Science, History, and Social Sciences — how come?
Where it all began
When I started my first degree in History back in 2006, I was immediately asked if it was possible to combine this field with something related to computer science.
One professor gave me a very emphatic answer: “No.”
At that moment, I decided to put programming aside and focus on studying authors and interpreting historical contexts. That experience taught me a lot about scientific analysis and problem-solving skills that I still carry with me today.
Never leaving technology behind
Even while studying History, I continued working with computers — fixing hardware, installing software, scanning books, digitizing seminar documents, creating and maintaining professional blogs… Technology was always there.
The idea of combining Humanities and Computer Science kept pulling me in, but I didn’t really know what path to take yet.
Two worlds at the same time
In 2012, I was accepted into a program in Analysis and Systems Development at IFRS (Federal Institute of Science and Technology).
It was a more technical and market-oriented course, quite different from a traditional Computer Science degree.
That same year, I was also accepted into Social Sciences at UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul). And yes — I decided to study both at the same time. Risky? Definitely. But also transformative.
The technical side gave me autonomy to create and experiment, while Social Sciences expanded my critical thinking and interdisciplinary vision.
Shifting careers
The choice to move fully into tech wasn’t easy. Everything I had learned until then was mostly self-taught, and I knew I needed more depth.
But one thing became clear: the future of society was technological.
Studying humanities gave me the perspective to understand that technology should not exist in isolation — it needs to connect with people, culture, and business.
Learning in unexpected ways
Understanding Computer Science is a long, ongoing process that requires discipline, practice, and yes, reading a lot of documentation.
But I was lucky to have excellent mentors and professors who made learning fun and accessible.
For example: I first learned programming logic by following a cake recipe — then translating it into code and watching the computer execute it. That mix of creativity and logic gave me an incredible sense of achievement.
A message for you
This first post is not just about my story — it’s also a reminder:
Don’t give up on your dreams, whether academic, professional, or personal.
After more than a decade of study and practice, it’s a privilege to share knowledge, inspire others, and be a role model — especially for my daughter, and for women and girls in technology.
✨ Thanks for reading! If you also believe Humanities and Technology can work hand in hand, let’s connect.