The accidental computer scientist
When her advisor suggested computer science, Vickie Victor ’18 said no way. But she tried it anyway — and landed a summer internship at Google.
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Vickie Victor ’18
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When her advisor suggested computer science, Vickie Victor ’18 said no way. But she tried it anyway — and landed a summer internship at Google.
“Walking on campus and someone saying hola to you just because you live here is one example of how neighbors at Mead became family.â€
Volunteering to make a difference.
Grants from the Fulbright Program will support 69¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ winners’ graduate study and independent research, and send two to teach English in Europe and Asia.
Emma Ginader ’15, who is finishing a volume of poems as her thesis, will represent 69¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ College at the Glascock Poetry Competition.
Coiley connects MHC students fluent in Spanish with Holyoke public schools, who need their translation and interpretation services to reach parents and kids.