Jay Karan Telukunta, ‘20

B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering)

Organizations

Cloud Associate Engineer, Amazon Web Services

IARE will challenge you

Every college challenges you, but I think IARE has challenged me in unparalleled ways. The small, tight-knit community constantly provides me with opportunities to stretch myself. I never would have seen myself overseeing mentoring a class of freshmen, doing an internship along with my regular course load, or running a collegiate a cappella group. Coding has always been the thing I'm most passionate about, and that pushed me towards the SUPER100. Here, I find the balance between being a friend and being in charge. I think I've been able to grow into a power Programmer because of this opportunity. Each semester participated 10s of coding contests in various platforms. It hasn't been easy but watching the group and myself grow has been the most rewarding experience, and I don't think I would have had that opportunity at any other college. Overall, in everything I do, IARE has challenged me to look at myself and what I'm capable of doing differently. The limits I held myself to are no more

IARE will inspire you

IARE has a way of exciting you about the future. You’re surrounded by passionate and diverse critical thinkers who see the best in you and want the best for our society. It’s hard to not be inspired when you look at all the successful alumni who have walked the same paths we have. In my first semester I met two alums. They both working as team leader in top MNCs. I remember being in awe of them, their genuine kindness, and their coding skills, which has created top coding profiles. As a Coder, their success after graduation inspired me. IARE College has a history of successful alumni that motivate current students to set higher and higher goals for themselves. I love this College, my senior students, those who have graduated, and the staff that makes it what it is. Because of this, the pride I have for my institution, I am inspired to be the best citizen I can be.

IARE will prepare you.

IARE has prepared me to continue to be more than just a number once I graduate. Because of its size, every one of my classes has been less than 60 people making my presence and the contributions I bring to my courses have weight. I have gotten to know all my professors on a personal level, and they have shown incredible faith in my abilities inside and out of the classroom. Professors at IARE College are your biggest motivators. They see potential in you that you hadn’t seen, and encourage you to continually strive for excellence in everything you do. Combined with the interactive liberal arts education, IARE has a strong field of academics that has made me feel more than capable of tackling life after graduation. This semester I have been fortunate enough to be an intern for IARE College’s CSE Department along with taking my normal classes. The ability to have a hands-on, professional experience while still on campus has been extremely rewarding. I have worked with a SUPER100 group of people who are creative and skilled in what they do, and while understanding the hectic college student life, still treat me like an adult and value my contributions. Being able to immerse myself in a job scenario while still in college has left me feeling more prepared and confident in the education and opportunities that IARE has provided me.