IT Alumni

Angela and Masha

Angela and Masha began their friendship during their first year in the information technology program at BYU. They met in class and have taken the majority of their courses together, helping each other along the way. But these close friends were drawn to the discipline for different reasons. Angela's interest in information technology arose from a desire to connect people to one another. Masha's arose from her love of problem solving.

Both women agree the program has prepared them for the the hands-on and rapidly changing nature of the information technology industry. "Friendships made in the program are strengthened throughout the course of study because of group projects and small classes," Masha said. Said Angela, "The information we learn in class can be applied not only to professional projects but also to personal passions. By sharing these passions and supporting one another in our professional ambitions, we became close friends."

Angela is grateful she could pursue her information technology studies at BYU. "I have always appreciated the fact," she said, "that in a single school day I can learn about electric circuits one hour and about eternal families the next."