What’s up guys? I’m Shahrouk (That’s SHA-ROOK). First off, some basic facts about me: I’m Bengali. I came to the US 4-5 years ago. I’ve lived in Queens ever since and attended John Adams High School there. Now I’m here. There’s really not too much to say about me so I’ll try to keep it short.
My passion lies in mathematics and physics. I’ve been in love with math ever since I first started doing algebra. There is something about the consistency of mathematical laws, whether doing simple arithmetic or doing advanced calculus that appeals to me. Now, about physics: I believe that physics is the key to understanding the universe that we live in. The cosmos, how we came about and whether we’ll ever leave our little slice of the galaxy: all of these things interest me endlessly. These subjects fueled my desire to become an engineer, to be a part of humanity’s galactic future.
My other interests lie mainly in the areas of video games. I absolutely love well-written video game series (Mass Effect, Assassin’s Creed, anyone?) and believe that they are as worthy of being called true art as any painting or museum piece. Another great thing about gaming is the amazing music that you come across embedded in these games. Two such amazing, heartstring-tugging tracks are included in this post.
Now you might be thinking: This guy is the epitome of a couch potato. You’d be right!! But I do have one great passion in physical activity and that’s playing tennis. I joined the team in my junior year of high school and love playing the sport ever since. It’s not only fun, but a great stress reliever as well.
So that’s enough about me. I look forward to getting to know all of you better through the course of the semester ! 😀
I think you found your way into the art discussion right there – well-written video games. There’s a lot of work being done on game narratives and the collaborative experience of story telling (especially with MMORPGs). I have a love of video games, but embarrassingly enough, I’m pretty limited to My Wii (not U), an old Playstation 2, Star Trek Online, and a MUD I admin for. Great tracks!
I love tennis too, but more so watching it than playing it.
The art in video games should definitely be considered art. The amount of work and collaboration necessary in designing even the graphics is so much more than any of the great artists of history. I am not a big fan of Mass Effect, maybe because I have never played it, however Assassin’s Creed is probably the epitome of video game art. Every game had been filled with vibrant living cities and if that game does not make the cut for art, then what can?