FARHAN HASIB Hometown: Columbia, SC College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Major: Computer Science Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose Lehigh for various reasons, one of which is my plan to major in computer science (CS) and Lehigh’s excellent CS program and research opportunities, such as the I-DISC lab. Another reason is how social and friendly everyone is and the high level of school spirit everyone possesses. I also learned about the great deal of career resources and how Lehigh helps students with exploring careers, networking with potential employers, helping prepare resumes and for job interviews, and more. I personally believe Lehigh’s career center is one of the best college career centers out there. What is your favorite class or subject? The courses that excited me the most have been Applied Engineering Computer Methods and Introduction to Programming. I loved both of these as the topics and content were quite interesting. I was able to learn Python and organize data through Python’s libraries such as NumPy and Pandas, and plot the data using Matplotlib (another of Python’s libraries). In the same course, I also learned Raspberry Pi and how to use it to operate and navigate a small, simple robot using Python, which was very fun and exciting. I loved Introduction to Programming not only because I enjoyed the content (the Java language), but also how enjoyable and stress-free the instructor made the class. Professor Kallie Ziltz not only made the class easy and laid back but also at times took into consideration the mental health and stress of the students by extending deadlines and posting recordings of the lectures to help those who would miss them. She taught the class really well and made the course less intimidating. I believe as a professor, she has made the biggest impact on me so far. Interests outside the classroom: I love playing soccer, watching soccer and other sports, playing table tennis, hiking, cooking, reading books, playing video games, and sometimes traveling. A message from Farhan: Thank you! Thank you so much for making such a big impact on my life! In these challenging times with high inflation and rising costs, this scholarship alleviates some financial burden for my family and makes it possible for me to keep attending Lehigh and receive a great education. Without your support, coming to Lehigh would not have been financially possible. It is my will to also give back to the Lehigh community once I am able to. Favorite Lehigh tradition My favorite tradition is the Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry and the LeLaf weekend. The buildup, the hype, and the atmosphere are the absolute best!
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