Honours student Kashish Agarwal is a passionate advocate for careers in computer science
There was a stigma around women in STEM when I was a child. So going out to speak to other girls about this course was my way of encouraging them to pursue their dream.
Kashish describes her comprehensive experience at UTS as holistic and fulfilling, enriched by a blend of academic pursuits, work experiences and volunteering opportunities. She strongly encourages girls to consider studying Engineering and IT at UTS, highlighting that her own enriching journey was marked by inclusivity and free from gender bias.
Kashish Agarwal
Computing Science Honours
UTS the perfect match
Kashish Agarwal, a 4th Year Computing Science Honours student, sought a university that would nurture her passion for coding in an exciting and supportive environment. She found her perfect match at UTS during her visit to UTS Open Day while studying at high school.
“I came to UTS Open Day and loved how cool the uni felt. The facilities were amazing, the environment was lively, and the course coordinator for the Computing Science info session spoke so well about the Data Analytics and AI major that she left me convinced these would be my areas of focus. With the choice of degree sorted and a fun and exciting atmosphere established, I knew my experience at UTS would be great.”
A holistic UTS journey
Kashish’s university experience has been enriched by her participation in extracurricular activities, giving her a well-rounded and fulfilling journey.
I volunteered on orientation days, welcoming potential students to the uni and assisting them with any questions they might have. I was also part of the team that ran campus tours, ensuring that visiting students were well-informed about the different courses we offered.
Kashish played a significant role in the Women in Engineering and IT (WiEIT) program, inspiring girls to consider careers in IT and engineering. Additionally, she worked as a university ambassador, helping new students transition smoothly into university life, and served as a systems admin for UTS Careers.
“I worked as a SPROUT for both the Faculty of IT and for the Women in Engineering and IT program. My role at WiEIT involved visiting different schools and talking to girls about studying IT and engineering as a woman, hoping I could encourage them to consider studying the same. I also worked as a uni ambassador who supported students joining uni in their first semester to have a seamless transition. Lastly, I worked as a systems admin for UTS Careers where I oversaw the career hub.”
UTS cadetship program success
Through the UTS cadetship program, Kashish secured an 18-month internship at Transport NSW. This extended internship provided a unique opportunity to work and study simultaneously while earning a salary.
Kashish had the opportunity to make dashboards for customer data from regional NSW, then storing the dashboard on the cloud. This work contributed to decision-making by Transport NSW, allowing them to make more informed decisions on operations.
“An example of this would be when analysing how many customers have gone through gates at a train station. We would investigate this based on how commuters tap their Opal card when going through the gates daily for a certain timeframe. We would then use the data we collected to determine where changes need to be made.”
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