Hacking is a small part of computer science, just as horses have
played a small part in history.
Computer science offers intellectual challenges in the service
of helping people.
Your work and experiences at a fine liberal-arts college provide exactly
the right
background to explore the discipline of computer science in college.
Stereotypes and cultural misconceptions continue to exist in our society
at large; you can help by challenging them when you see inappropriate
behaviors and environments.