Friday, 15 May 2020

First-generation student and dad of three earns computer science degree, credits family with helping him succeed

There may be no walk across the stage on May 15, 2020, but Alexander Reyes’ wife and three children will be by his side, as always, when USC holds its online graduation ceremony on Friday.

On that day, Reyes, who is originally from Bogota in Colombia, will become the first person in his family to graduate from college. But he likely won’t be the last. His three kids, aged 3, 7, and 9, are already excited about the gadgets he builds for them at home.

“It’s beautiful—I’ve realized, without knowing it, you can inspire other people through your actions and determination,” how much do computer engineers make.

“My kids see the effort I’m putting in, they see the kinds of things I’m able to build using my skills, and that pushes them in the right direction.”

Alexander Reyes transferred to USC after earning an associate degree from community college and several years working in the IT field. He wanted to “push his brain to a new level,” he said, and fulfill his dream of earning his bachelor’s degree in computer science.

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