Student Stories

Most students at Computer Systems International are in their twenties. Lars Apitz has children who are the same age and older than many of his classmates. After serving 37 years in the German Navy, he wanted to try his hand at a civilian career, “In Germany, a second career isn’t much of an option because you make a good living with your retirement benefits,” he says. “I thought, why not do something for myself and invest in my education?”

Certificate programs can be a valuable asset for anyone. They are less expensive but the classes help students get the knowledge they need for a competitive edge in either the workplace or for furthering their education. Sawaiz Zaka is someone who recognized this and is leveraging the Organizational Administration program at Computer Systems Institute to better position himself as a future graduate student.

International students are not only far from home, but they are also dealing with the challenge of studying, getting used to a new culture, and many are learning to master their English skills. Learning a new language is hard enough, but in the US, regional accents are common, people speak at different speeds, and even speech patterns can differ. Those things can prove to be a challenge for International students who are not native English speakers.

Rahmath Khatoon has gone all in on CSI! She is shaping her future by taking her time to  customize her education to her career goals. 

Joice Lima has lived all over the world. Her passion for learning about new people and new cultures makes CSI a natural option for exploring her curiosity.

Students love the programs at Computer Systems International so much that it’s not uncommon for them to do more than one to get the most out of their education.

Having children is a rewarding experience, but some parents have goals outside of the home. Meet Malak, who recently finished her coursework at CSI. Find out how she was able to invest time in herself while raising a family.

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