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It was nice to share that part of the journey together because soon after we all split into our own more specialized areas of Comp Sci.”Ĭlarke also credits the Co-op program with boosting his overall understanding of his subject by giving him professional industry experience that supplemented his studies. Struggling together and propping each other up when needed was real fun. “During that time most of my fellow Co-op students and I were all taking the same courses and sharing our first encounters with the professional world. He desperately wanted to complete his studies so that he could be a positive example for other Indigenous youth.ĭespite some initial doubts as to his suitability for the program, Clarke considers his time in Co-op (especially his third year of Computer Science, before and after his second Co-op work term) as his best memories at the UM: With time to reflect and regroup an “awakening” in Clarke’s own words, this allowed for a return to his studies and the Computer Science Co-op program.Ĭlarke was now intrinsically motivated to improve himself. Unfortunately, personal circumstances caused Clarke to drop out. At the end of his second year, he had earned a 4.0 GPA. Despite this fear and worry, Clarke possessed a strong sense of determination. In addition, there was the impact of culture shock, and feelings of being overwhelmed by this newfound independence. Clarke felt he was not prepared for what he would face at the University. He was 17, scared, and worried about failing. He opted to attend the University of Manitoba, ultimately choosing to study Computer Science. The valedictorian of his high school graduating class, Clarke credits his father for pushing him towards the university.
Graduating at just 16 years old, from Otter Nelson River School, Clarke recognized he would have to leave his community to continue his education. Growing up on the Cross Lake Indian Reserve in Northern Manitoba, Clarke Garrioch understood the importance of education.
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