Faculty: Science
Program: Computer Science and Physics
Year: 2017
Country: Ethiopia
During high school, he excelled in the majority of his academic subjects. Apart from his studies Abenezer is a natural leader in his community, spending his time tutoring students in math. This community service was recognized, and he has been awarded two gold medals for his achievements in math and tutoring others. Based on his interest in online activism and federalism, Abenezer is described an effective organizer and one with initiative. At his church, Abenezer has provided lectures to his community on how to safely use the internet and the most effective uses of the web.
Teaching himself the basics of Python and working at an internet café on the weekends, expanding his knowledge and skills has given him more confidence and hope. Through his studies of Computer Science at UBC, he hopes to make computers more accessible and approachable for Ethiopians by expanding innovations to meet local necessities. In particular, he hopes to include local languages in systems and tailor successful projects to Ethiopian needs.