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Education

with impact

At the University of Winnipeg, students gram for giving him the confidence he needed
arrive with diverse, untapped talents and leave to major in applied computer science.
ready to impact their field. Along the way, they “It really opens your eyes to what the indus-
discover how to best utilize their strengths, try has to offer and if you’re a good fit,” he said.
leading to unexpected career paths. For David “It was part of the reason why I pursued applied
Bosc, his UWinnipeg journey is soon coming to computer science as my second major.”
an end, but now he’s ready to change the world. In addition, the small class sizes also played
Bosc is double-majoring in applied comput- a role in the decision, he added, because it’s easy
er science and mathematics. to have one-on-one time with professors and
While his passion for math dates all the way build professional relationships with fellow stu-
back to calculus classes in high school, he only dents.
recently discovered his love for computer sci- Now, as he looks ahead to life after UWin-
ence while taking a scientific computing course nipeg, Bosc is dreaming big and wants to find
at UWinnipeg. a career that blends together his love of both
“It turns out I really enjoyed programming, science and art.
as it was a good application of my math skills,” “I’d like to become a developer, since pro-
he said. gramming caught my interest.”
University ofWinnipeg student David Bosc.(PhotobyDavidLipnowski) Bosc also credited the university’s co-op pro- »LearnmoreaboutUWinnipeg’s programsatuwinnipeg.ca.