Hello, my name is Harvey Dhaliwal and I am in the process of completing my second degree in computer science. Prior to enrolling in this program, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at UBC, specializing in biology. Outside of school, I like to play basketball, listen to music, and write in my journal. I am an avid fountain pen enthusiast and enjoy collecting pens, inks, and notebooks from around the world. I also enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, especially in the beautiful BC summers.<\/p>\r\n
Throughout my previous degree I explored many different career paths, however I was never able to settle on a specific field. Upon graduation, I pursued a legal education and studied diligently for the LSAT. I performed well enough to be admitted to a few Canadian law schools, and even accepted an offer.<\/p>\r\n
However, it was during this time that my interest in computing science and software development also began to grow. This interest largely stemmed from my employment as a special education assistant at a local non-profit society dedicated to empowering Canadians with disabilities through technology. During my time there I was exposed to various assistive technologies, both hardware and software based, that created new possibilities for people with disabilities. For example, I helped teach an individual with physical impairments how to use his computer using only his voice. I was amazed by the incredible possibilities that software holds and was motivated to explore ways that I could contribute to making the world more accessible.<\/p>\r\n
I ultimately decided to forego law school in favour of the BCS program at UBC, and I couldn\u2019t be happier with my decision. I am looking forward to expanding my software development knowledge as my studies progress, and I hope to one day collaborate with others to create or improve on assistive technologies.<\/p>\r\n
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Hello, my name is Harvey Dhaliwal and I am in the process of completing my second degree in computer science. Prior to enrolling in this program, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at UBC, specializing in biology. Outside of … Continue reading