Faculty: Applied Science
Program: Electrical Engineering
Year: 2017
Country: Zimbabwe
Referring to himself as the “tenacious and unstoppable African honey badger” when reflecting on his determination to overcome financial obstacles when his sponsored funding was cut, Brandon is recognized by his teachers and counsellors as a “bright, determined, and hardworking young man”. Brandon excelled in his academics and consistently achieved top grades. His achievements were also recognized nationally as one of 35 students who were selected into the United States Student Achievers Program (USAP). Outside of his work and studies, Brandon spends his time volunteering at the Chiedza Child Care Center where volunteers to teach Chess to orphaned and economically disadvantaged children.
Concerned by the inefficiencies of power in his country, through his study of electrical engineering at UBC, he hopes to eventually learn of power systems designing to create inexpensive and more efficient ways to generate and transmit electricity in Zimbabwe.