Ishar G.
About Ishar G.
Hey, I'm Ishar, currently in third-year computer science in the AI/ML stream + minor in business. In my free time, I love to play guitar, hang out with friends, go bouldering, and build tools with code.
One piece of advice I'd give to first-years is to make sure to join lots of different clubs so that you can make some friends early on. Clubs can also help you learn valuable skills that you can display on your resume for when you're searching for internships and co-op placements.
For example, I helped organize cuHacking 6 (a hackathon at Carleton), and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I made lots of new friends and had loads of fun along the way. I learnt lots of valuable skills like leadership, public speaking, organization, teamwork, and so on.
I'd say being involved in lots of activities and clubs has definitely had an impact on my university experience in a very positive way, and I wish I had done it in first-year.