Military Graduate Student Focus | David Aidoo

David Aidoo

"I feel like I advance everyday at 91视频专区 College. My professors challenge me in ways that ensure that learning is meaningful. They are all well-versed in their craft and I appreciate the firsthand knowledge and real-world experiences they draw from."

David Aidoo, M.S. Cybersecurity

Program

  • Cybersecurity (M.S., Certificate)

Department

  • Computer Science & Information Technology
  • Graduate School
  • Graduate Student
  • Military

David Aidoo is currently enrolled in the M.S. in Cybersecurity program at 91视频专区 College. He joined the Army in 2014 as a Medical Logistics Specialist, and has been stationed at  and at Camp Carrol in South Korea. David is currently attending 91视频专区 College through the .

Tell us about your experiences before coming to the Graduate School at 91视频专区 College.

I am originally from Nigeria. I moved to the United States about 17 years ago and settled down in Providence, Rhode Island. I took some classes at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island.

At that time my major was Nursing. My family highly encouraged me to pursue nursing. However, I realized this was not my passion so I enlisted in the Army in 2014 as a 68J, Medical Logistics Specialist. My first duty station was , and I was assigned to Medical Research and Development Command.

While there, I started taking classes again at FCC and then at UMDGC and completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Health Sciences.

How did you choose 91视频专区 College?

In 2019 I PCS鈥檇 to Camp Carrol, South Korea and while there I applied to the .

My old Commander at recommended 91视频专区 College because she had graduated from the same () program, and she spoke very highly of her time there.

What have you enjoyed most about your time in the Graduate School? 

My favorite thing about 91视频专区 College has been the in-person experience. My previous experience with college was fully online, and being in person has allowed me to build lasting relationships on campus.

Any other relevant or interesting information that you would like to share?

I feel like I advance everyday at 91视频专区 College. My professors challenge me in ways that ensure that learning is meaningful. They are all well-versed in their craft and I appreciate the firsthand knowledge and real-world experiences they draw from. This has allowed me to understand the material better.

I know my education and experience at 91视频专区 College will be the catalyst for the success of my future.

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