Throughout the Computer-Assisted Translation course, I had the opportunity to work on various projects that challenged me to approach translation from a deeper and more analytical perspective. Each project pushed me to explore new tools and strategies, forcing me to dive into the topics and really focus on understanding the nuances of translation. What I loved the most was having to look at each paragraph with a translator’s eye, identifying subtle mistakes and areas that required careful rephrasing or adjustment.

If I had to choose one of the most challenging projects, it would be the first one about the Mariana Trench. At the time, I had no experience using Matecat or DeepL, which made the task more difficult and time-consuming. It took hours to complete, and even then, it wasn’t perfect. However, that struggle is what I loved most about the course—it pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and taught me valuable skills.

In the end, these challenges are what made this class so rewarding. I’m confident that the knowledge and experience I’ve gained will be incredibly useful in my future career as a translator, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to real-world translation tasks.