Simon Fraser University

Carmen Tang

Year of Study:

 Third

Program Area:

 Computer Engineering

What inspired you to choose your program?

My first computing course (which was at SFU) and my exposure to programming in my first internship.

Specific area of interest/concentration in your studies:

Software engineering

Your career aspirations:

Game/mobile app development

Job you want in 10 years:

Game or program designer/developer

You have completed co-op terms with these companies:

SFU High Energy Physics Group, Microsoft Corporation

You are involved in the following campus clubs:

Women in Computing Science

Volunteer placements at school:

Try/CATCH 2012 Sponsorship Coordinator, WICS Executive, OpFair Committee, Big Fair Student Ambassador

Favourite quote:

"In every journey comes a moment...one like no other. And in that moment, you must decide between who you are...and who you want to be." JC Marino

Advice for new students: Join clubs and events, meet new people and build your network. Get to know your professors and TAs, and find a group of study buddies. Be open and receptive to everything, find your passion, and work hard towards it.