DCLead Track: TECMAN
BA: BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
Worked as: Officer-ICT at SOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh
I have chosen DCLead because:
My strong affection towards the business perspective of IT industry and having Computer Science background along with work experience in IT motivated me to choose DCLead. Also, my desire to explore technology in a broader sense related to social and natural aspects guided me to land here.
DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: BA (Hon.) in Journalism, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore
Worked as: Communication Officer, Online Outreach Worker and Social Media Manager for a couple of NGOs in Pakistan.
I have chosen DCLead because:
Because of where I come from. I come from a city (Quetta) surrounded by violence, injustice and despair. It is a country (Pakistan) where communication is overlooked despite a rapidly growing digital and mass media footprint. I have ridiculously high expectations of DCLead. So many viewpoints, cultures and countries are represented by the peers I will encounter and from the teachers I will learn from. The interdisciplinary nature of the program, encompassing all aspects of digital communication, makes it a perfect match for me which is aligned with my educational background, work experience and future goals.
DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: BA Sociology, University of the Philippines Diliman
MSc: Master of Industrial Relations (MIR), University of the Philippines Diliman
Worked as: Digital Marketing Officer at CIS Bayad Center Inc., Senior Project Manager at Mitchell Madison Group, Project Manager at The Filipino School
I have chosen DCLead because:
As an aspiring scholar in the field of digital communication, I hope to become part of the next generation of field experts who can help shape the big conversations and create new systems that promote inclusivity, sustainability and development across different sectors.
I believe DCLead will broaden my perspective on how to design new governance structures and build platforms that can encourage innovative collaboration among users and promote partnership-building in the global digital space.
DCLead Track: TECMAN
BA: Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
Worked as: Cyber Security Consultant (IBM India Pvt. Ltd.)
I have chosen DCLead because:
Communication is very important in life and I want to learn what maximum impact it creates when it gets a digital form. DCLead involves the combination of two or more academic disciplines into one activity. The cultural diversity and various professional experiences of my fellow students will make this a unique experience in which we will learn a lot from each other.
DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: BSc Social Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
I have chosen DCLead because:
It has become clear to me that the sudden onset of using ICT for public services and everyday tasks have not come without drawbacks. Further policy analysis and investigation is warranted to combat a fast-changing technological landscape to mitigate its possible negative effects.
“It is one of the few great opportunities which will enable me to achieve my career goals and transform my life significantly. I will have the chance to become a multi-skilled individual by allowing me to explore different academic disciplines which will broaden my horizons and trigger my curiosity.”
“DCLead is a perfect combination of academic and practical experience and it will allow me to gain the insight of social and ethical aspects of deploying IT systems. I believe this program will direct me towards the digitization for the betterment of society.”
DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Political Science
I have chosen DCLead because:
During my previous academic career, I have been focusing on the challenges that the political world is facing. I find of peculiar importance to integrate my political background with a more in-depth knowledge of the digital world. The digital world is a fast-developing environment that needs to be understood with a critical approach.
I chose this program because of its comprehensive curriculum that will make me understand Digital Communication from different points of view, providing me the knowledges that I need to become a real Digital Leader. Furthermore, the possibility of studying alongside people with such different cultural, academic and professional backgrounds will enrich me as a person, but also help me to build a strong ethical awareness.
DCLead Track: TECMAN
BA: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science
Worked as: Full Stack Web Developer and Database Administrator at Call Group Ltd., Research Laboratory Technician at The Gambia Medical Research Council (MRC), Math and Physics teacher at St. Peter’s Technical Senior Secondary School.
I have chosen DCLead because:
It is one of the few great opportunities which will enable me to achieve my career goals and transform my life significantly. In the DCLead Program, I will truly study differently; that is, I will have the chance to become a multi-skilled individual by allowing me to explore different academic disciplines which will broaden my horizons and trigger my curiosity. Moreover, the educational and the international experience I will gain during the program will give me the confidence to work within a dynamic environment and teach me how to balance different opinions thereby finding creative and yet applicable solutions to the many challenging problems of digitalization facing our generation. The transformative power of the DCLead program will help me to meet my goal of establishing an advanced technology institute in The Gambia; all these will be geared towards meeting the UN’s sustainable development goals.
DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Mass Communication and Journalism
Worked as: Television Journalist, Business Development Associate, Conference Producer, Assistant Editor, Digital Asset Manager, Assistant Professor for Communicative English, Personality Development and Language Proficiency Coach.
I have chosen DCLead because:
I’m inclined towards exploring about the ever growing landscape of the digital world and its impact on human literacy and efficiency. For me, this programme brings forward a fresh image of digital communication through it’s geographically, ethically and culturally diversified structure. I chose the POLINN track as it meets my learning requirement of gaining insights on latest digital technologies and their developments, policies, innovations, ethics and social responsibilities involved in digital communication across the globe.
