Robin Shafto

Robin Shafto

Class of 2018
School/Division Division of Information Technology & Sciences 
Programs Computer Science & Innovation Degree 
Class 2018
Pronouns She/Her/Hers
Home State New Jersey

Internship

MakerLab Technician at the Emergent Media Center in Burlington, VT

Post-Grad Job

Software Engineer at LORD Corporation in Burlington, VT

What first drew you to Champlain College?

I loved that Champlain had a maker space that students from every major and year could use. You could even use it for personal projects! I loved the idea of a school that would offer that, and a student body that would make use of it. I wanted to go to a school with those kinds of students.

Now that you've been in the Computer Science & Innovation program for a few years, what is your favorite part of it?

I love how passionate all of my peers are! Everyone has so many personal side projects, so even when we finish our homework, we’re still coding. The program is definitely challenging, but I never feel like I’m doing busy work.

Did you have any experience working at any of Champlain's Centers of Experience?

I work at the Emergent Media Center®, and my job often overlaps with my classes in really exciting ways. I build physical components and write code for games and other interactive experiences. I have learned a lot about working on a team, and I’m much better now at figuring out new platforms and languages without classroom instruction.

I have learned a lot about working on a team, and I'm much better now at figuring out new platforms and languages without classroom instruction.
Robin Shafto
Robin Shafto, Class of 2018

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