Tejaswi Thapa

Year in College: Junior

Hometown: Denton, TX

Favorite C S experience so far and why: One of my recent favorite experiences at UTCS was when me and some of my friends grabbed dinner together at the West Campus food trucks after the CS 439 final exam. Finishing my last final and wrapping up a grueling semesters was a bittersweet moment for me but I'm glad to have shared it with some of the people who were beside me along the way. Some of my other favorite experiences at UTCS are working on group programming assignments. My group's impressive ability to set up shop at any place on campus while still finding moments to chat and laugh has been the most memorable part of my semester. Another one of my favorite experiences has been watching my last pod cohort's students grow as the semester and year progressed. Seeing them branch out of their comfort zones, make new friendships, and find a sense of belonging at UTCS has been the most rewarding part of my role as a Pod Mentor.

What advice (if any) would you go back and give yourself coming into UTCS? Balance academics and social life! Both are essential to your overall experience at UTCS.

Best place to eat in Austin? Titaya's Thai Cuisine