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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The computer science department is inclusive and wants every student to learn and thrive!

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Go to the collaboration center and reach out to your professors or TAs for help! Making connections with your classmates and professors will be helpful when you are working through challenging concepts or fixing a bug in your code.

What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
Embrace all of the good and challenging moments!

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
K has taught me that I do not need to limit myself to one “thing.” I have enjoyed taking a variety classes that has made me a well-rounded person who can not only understand complex topics but can also communicate information effectively.

What has been your favorite class at K?
My favorite class at K has been cybersecurity. It gave me a chance to pursue projects that I am interested in and gave me a new perspective on the subject.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
While I am the DSA for computer science, I am a computer science and quantitative economics double-major and have a mathematics minor. I have also taken physics courses (and have been a physics TA), taken BUSN-100, and participated in a photography sophomore seminar. Each time I take a course outside of my majors/minor, I get exposed to different people and an appreciation for a new subject area.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
Throughout my time at K, I have had three computer science related internships (web development at Sports Reference, Salesforce development at Comerica Bank, and cyber fraud at Comerica Bank). I am also a part of the women’s lacrosse team at K.

What is your SIP?
My SIP is a reflection on my internship this summer as a cyber fraud intern at Comerica Bank.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I will be looking into graduate schools for a masters in computer science following graduation from K.

What is a random fun fact about you?
I love to read!