NEPTUN Biography



RYAN BIRKE, Eternal student without two left feet.




Major: Computer Engineering

College/Employer: NEU

Year of Graduation: 2020

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

In high school I hated reading. I despised the tests on pointless details, random facts and formulas that I'd never use. Going into college for engineering, I wasn't super passionate about engineering, but I wanted to complete a degree that would allow me to go in any direction once I went to find a career. I soon found myself drawn towards other subjects - business, psychology, design.. and I began to rediscover my curiosity. As my interest to learn more about the world grew, I started reading, and realized that I actually enjoyed reading when I was reading something I found interesting. I see myself on a journey to .
And how better to learn than to teach?



Past Classes

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Creativity Rule #1: Break the Rules in Splash Spring 2018
When you take a test, there is only one correct answer for each problem. If you don’t memorize the material and follow the rules of the test, you fail. That’s not how life works. In life there is no one correct answer to anything. There is no formula you can memorize, no set of rules you can follow to reach your goals. So how can you learn to adapt and succeed in the ever-changing world? Join this class and find out why breaking the rules is the key.