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Ariana Abimbola

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Bio

My name is Ariana Abimbola and as a first-generation immigrant daughter to a Nigerian father, I want to prove that his coming to the United States to give his children a better life was worth it. I am mainly interested in working in tech as a software engineer or anything that keeps me involved in the tech industry. I have participated in multiple coding and computer science-focused programs at the University of Chicago where college students taught us how to problem solve and use the skills in combination with coding programs such as Python. I'm very passionate about providing aid to those who need it and wish to be of use in any way I can. My goal is to build my skills in coding so that I have the talent to be able to work across a plethora of fields. There is a severe shortage of women in STEM especially for software engineers and I aim to be part of the next generation of female software engineers as well as encouraging other young women to do the same.

Education

Jones College Prep High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Software and Media Applications
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Software Engineer

    • Secretary

      Helping Hands Home Daycare
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Lacrosse

    Junior Varsity
    2016 – 20182 years

    Tennis

    Club
    2015 – 20205 years

    Figure Skating

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – Present6 years

    Awards

    • 1st place

    Research

    • Biotechnology

      University of Chicago — Research Scientist
      2019 – 2019

    Arts

    • Jones College Prep Choir

      Performance Art
      Winter Concert
      2019 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      McFetridge Sports Center — Music handler
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Stand Up 4 Kids — Volunteer
      2019 – 2019
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Young Wisconsin Democrats — Phone banker
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship