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International Student Hopes to Build an Education Startup

Jessyca Souza is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She says she grew up in an environment that emphasized independence, communication, and entrepreneurship. Her journey reflects a clear sense of purpose, to use education, communication, and strategy not only to advance professionally, but to create opportunities for others.

2026-04-07T13:14:42-05:00April 7, 2026|Student Stories|

An International Student’s Creative Tech Journey

With a background in computer science, professional experience as a software engineer at UPS, and entrepreneurial work through her own tutoring business, Aqsa Arif has already built a strong foundation in tech. Now, as a student in the Digital Multimedia program at Computer Systems Institute (CSI) in Chicago, she is combining her technical skills with creativity, design, and global perspective to shape the next phase of her career.

2026-03-31T11:09:44-05:00March 31, 2026|Student Stories|
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