Building + belonging

Coming from a small town in Nepal, Arjun was looking for a college with a strong sense of community. He says, “Northwestern felt like a community where I could belong instead of just a college to attend.” Pursuing his love of digital creation and technology, Arjun is a computer science major with a minor in mathematics. Part of NWC’s Honors Program and Intercultural Club, he is gaining real-world experience through his job with the computing services department.

Craving coding

I have always been intrigued by the beautiful impact brought through the meaning of zeros and ones. In high school, I started making simple websites to calculate my overall grades, and when I discovered what I could do digitally with a small screen in front of me, I ended up loving it. Computer science feels less like a major and more of a constant experiment of thoughts and bringing them into reality.

Bright future

Northwestern is preparing me for the future—spiritually and professionally. I am learning skills for the computer industry as well as in life. During my freshman and sophomore years, I volunteered as a software engineer intern at SpaceLab and at a startup where I had a wonderful experience building website and Android/iOS apps. In the future, I aim to build software products.

Beyond the monitor

The computer science department offers more than just lectures in class, but also an opportunity to form connections with professors who know your story and aspirations. Discussing new technologies among peers and learning various software and programming languages has helped me chase my passion in the computer science field. Outside of classes, attending coding competitions with classmates and professors helps build mentorships and provides a supportive community, which is truly special.