Monday, 6th August 2012 – As part of helping the students understand and learn more about what they could do with Computer Science, five Ashesi alumni came to campus to share their experiences with the group. The alumni, Kwei Quaye-Foli ’09, Regina Agyare ’05, Wilhelm Hesse ’10, Julia Appiah ’10 and Samuel Asumadu ’08, shared great stories from their own high school period.
Each alumni panel memeber explained how they connected their experiences in high school with studying Computer Science and Management Information systems at Ashesi, and how their degrees have been useful for them in their careers and workplaces.
The alumni panel helped the ARX students understand that they could study Computer Science (and engage with technology) regardless of what they study or engage in during high school.
“Even though you may not necessarily study Computer Science (or Management Information Systems) you should always maintain an interest in technology,” Samuel remarked. “Technology is a part of everything we do today, and it will be even more so for you when you start your careers.”
From left: Regina Agyare ’05 is CEO and founder of Soronko Solutions, a social enterprise based here in Ghana. Samuel Asumadu ’08 works as Transaction Banking Officer at Fidelity Bank. Kwei Quaye-Foli ’09 is CEO and co-founder of Sci-Fi Web Technologies, a web development company. Wilhelm Hesse ’10 is a web developer, and also works as a freelance filmmaker and photographer. Julia Appiah ’10 works with KPMG Ghana.