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Vin's story

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Computer Science and Engineering '27
Vin's internship at Startgate, a startup incubator in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, focused on enhancing internal operations and promoting data-driven decision-making.
Michael's story

Michael's story

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science '23
Michael interned with ULVAC, a global supplier of vacuum pumps and components, production systems and instrumentation that are used in semiconductors and flat panel displays. Michael was also able to practice Judo near his workplace at an Olympic medalist’s dojo (training hall).
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