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By Anonymous
To those who may see this sometime in the future, this is the beginning of my blogging experience. I had been wanting to start for some time, when one of my college professors made the suggestion that I really should start blogging. For those curious, I chose the title for multiple reasons:
  1. It wasn't currently in use—a big plus
  2. I wanted a title that would mean something—this does
  3. It sounds prodigious
The title is in Latin, and when translated to English, "Altum Spectent" means "Always Aim High" or "High Regards." I believe one should always try to aim high—to set high goals or standards for life. This blog may end up being about one idea or many different topics, as I currently have possibilities to work on, but have not chosen one. I may not even have the right idea yet, but I'm working on it!

A little background would include the facts that I love to learn, excel in math (while enjoying it), can write professor-approved papers (enjoyment depends on the topic, the depth of the paper, and the point in the writing process I have reached). Moreover, my interests include classical music and books.

I hope that this blog is of interest to some, and that my posts can be of help to those who need it.

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