University of Wisconsin–Madison

Denmark: Ronald Mishiev

Program: DIS- Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Summer

Ronald’s Major: Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science

A skyline of buildings, including one tall, square church spire, on a sunny day.
The view from the classroom in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What is your most memorable experience from your program?

My most memorable experience was being able to travel to London as part of the field study for my Introduction To Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning course. This was memorable because we had the opportunity to visit numerous experts in the field, ranging from DeepMind to Universities. This gave me meaningful experience and helped to inspire me to pursue the field further.

The knowledge and skills gained from my study abroad in Copenhagen provide a strong foundation for a future career in both of the fields the courses centered around, along with aiding in my general Computer Science/Data Science career.

What is the moment you are most proud of?

I am most proud of the final project I completed in my Serious Programming for Games course, in which I and a group worked together to build an in-depth video game from scratch using Unity and C#. Along with being an extremely fun learning opportunity, it allowed me to greatly expand my leadership and teamwork abilities. Along with this, the fact within mere days we had a fully-fledged final product in front of us in the form of a videogame made me the most proud.

How will your experience benefit you in the future? How might it affect your future career or studies?

My experience with the ANN/DL course will better equip me with a deep understanding of AI and its practical applications, enabling me to meaningfully contribute to the field in the future. Along with this, the skills I acquired in game development and programming will enhance my versatility as a computer scientist, enabling me to thrive in various team roles across various projects.  In summary, the knowledge and skills gained from my study abroad in Copenhagen provide a strong foundation for a future career in both of the fields the courses centered around, along with aiding in my general Computer Science/Data Science career.