For the mission of The Haitian Project to remain successful, there is a pressing need to support Louverture Cleary School (LCS) students after they graduate. The Dulcich Center for Career Advancement (DCCA) at LCS provides post-secondary assistance to alumni to allow them the opportunity to pursue their passion while creating lasting change in Haiti.
One of these bright and passionate students who was awarded a university scholarship through the DCCA is LCS Santo 5 graduate Claud C. (LCS '18). The scholarship is making it possible for him to study computer science at the Université Quisqueya.
Claud C. (LCS '18) is currently studying computer science at the Université Quisqueya.
“University studies in Haiti are crucial for the country given the current standard of living of Haitians. Haiti needs more people with the knowledge to lay the foundations for national sovereignty. In short, university studies are crucial for the development of the country.
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THP: Why did you choose to study computer science?
Claud: When I arrived at the end of my classical studies, I needed to choose and be wise in my choice because my life depends on it. So, day and night, I reflected on what my life should be after the seven years spent at LCS because this new stage requires a lot of concentration and determination. Fortunately, I received a helping hand from some LCS Alumni studying and working in professional fields in Haiti when they came to school to guide the students in my class during our final year at LCS. We received orientation sessions about different fields of study. One group was composed of medical students and another was composed of economics students. When we received a visit from computer science technicians, that is when I found my career choice: computer science. I have never regretted choosing computer science because I realize that it is crucial for the future, and I am very passionate about it.
THP: Why is getting a university education so important to you?
Claud: At the end of my studies, I understood that university was where people go and, at the end of their courses, leave with their diplomas in hand to find a place in the labor market. But, when I got to college, I immediately learned differently. Indeed, I have learned that university studies prepare the intellectualism of a country. Universities provide students with the capacity to research and produce to help the country organize itself better. So university studies in Haiti are crucial for the country given the current standard of living of Haitians. Haiti needs more people with the knowledge to lay the foundations for national sovereignty. In short, university studies are crucial for the development of the country.
THP: Why is this scholarship important to you?
Claud: Considering the economic means of my family, getting to university is no easy task. So having the privileges of a scholarship from LCS helps me a lot in my university life. Indeed, I no longer have to worry about payment, I know for sure that my studies will be fully paid for the duration of my studies. I only have to concentrate on my studies to progress towards my goals.
THP: How will you use your university degree to help Haiti?
Claud: I feel disappointed to see at what level technology is used in Haiti, by individuals and the state. Computer science opens the door to many fields of study. Haiti needs help especially in the way that people are using the new technologies because they are double-edged swords. Being able to use them correctly will help me a lot. I will be very helpful for the country because every young educated person in a country helps the country on its way to success. I will help other people by teaching them how to use their computer equipment. I will put my skills at the service of the Haitian state because they need them. The study of computer science will be advantageous for the country because technology will be vital for the world in the years to come.
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