Derrick Owusu ’29, a Computer Science major, discovered his passion for computing while at Mampong Senior High Technical School for the Deaf. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was one of his electives, and while the lessons sparked his curiosity, he felt they were left much unexplored. “I realized that what they taught us was incomplete, but I had always been passionate and interested in computing,” he explained.
That spark has since become a mission. “I really want to hone my skills in computing and invent solutions to make life easier for persons with disability,” he said.
The journey to Ashesi was not without hurdles. “My journey has not been easy, but I’ve been focused and determined to pursue my dreams,” he shared. Since arriving on campus, Owusu has been encouraged by the supportive and inclusive learning environment. “I am excited to see that Ashesi has a lot of inclusive resources, and the sign language interpreters are also very skilled,” he said.
