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Socrates Akpoyibo: A foundation for his life’s work
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Socrates Akpoyibo ’12
electrical engineering Socrates chose to study engineering in the United States in order to build a strong foundation for returning to Nigeria and working to improve the country. An electrical engineering degree will allow him to work in almost any industry there. “UMass Lowell met all my requirements: it had the major I wanted and is in a state with a lot of good educational institutions,” he says. An added benefit was being able to start school during the spring semester. “UMass Lowell is a very diverse school, so blending in here has not been difficult,” says Socrates. “I have friends from all over the place.” When Socrates was new, his roommate helped him settle in and meet people. He also received support from staff members in the international and other offices on campus. “Everyone has been really open and helpful to me,” he says, adding that the hardest thing was getting used to the American accent.
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