Suraj Rampure is a Lecturer in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego, where he teaches undergraduate courses and runs the senior capstone program. Prior to this, he graduated with a BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley in 2020 and 2021, respectively. In this video, Suraj discusses his journey through the world of computing and offers valuable advice for incoming and current UCSD students who are uncertain about their specific path in computing.
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - What inspired you to pursue a career in computing?
3:57 - Do you have advice for students who are unsure about which computing fields to pursue?
6:41 - What were some resources you found helpful during your undergraduate journey?
9:40 - What were some challenges that you faced during college?
11:59 - How did you get involved as a student on campus?
14:23 - Did you have a mentor you sought guidance from?
15:44 - What advice do you have for students seeking internships?
17:49 - What advice do you have for students seeking research opportunities?