Student Profiles - Samuel Sandoval

Major:

Applied Computer Technology/Information Technology (Concentration in Web Development and Mobile App Development).

Why I chose my major:

I love technology since when I was a kid.

Why I chose RIT:

Because it is a technological school and has a large Deaf community.

What I like best about RIT:

Excellent access services.

Best part of living on campus:

Everything is so close to you, and there is excellent public transportation that will take you to downtown Rochester or to the nearby mall.

Dream job:

To work at a small start-up company because it is fun and will help me gain more experience.

Favorite spot on campus:

Student Development Center Study Hall to chill with friends.

Favorite professor:

Dean Ganskop, he's a good teacher and knows a little bit of sign language.

Favorite class:

Native Mobile App Development. I learned how to develop an app for iOS.

What excites me about RIT:

It is an excellent school to learn, regardless any majors, you will love it.

My most memorable experience at RIT/NTID:

Selected to attend Dow Chemical’s annual meeting two years ago.

If I could tell prospective students only one thing about RIT/NTID, it would be:

Study hard, don't fail hard.

Favorite place to eat in Rochester:

Sodam, best Korean restaurant ever. Or California Rollin' if you are a huge fan of sushi

Favorite movie:

“Pacific Rim.”

Fun fact about me:

I cannot whistle.

One thing I’ve always wanted to do but never have:

I want to go to London.

The one thing I can't live without:

All the technologies I have.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf