Karthik Raman
Karthik Raman
Raman has his sights set on a doctoral degree and eventually becoming CEO of an information assurance business.
Lifestyle: Civilian resident
Majors: Computer Science & Information Assurance
Karthik Raman was born in India and raised in the Middle East. He's aware this makes him somewhat unique at Norwich, but he's not uncomfortable with that. He views his background and experience as his contribution to the diversity of the culture on campus. When asked how he gets along with the military cadets, he says, “We get along just fine, without any problems.” He admires their discipline and feels that he shares their values. “At Norwich, you get people who really have deep and similar interests, just like you have, and friendships here are more mature, and I think will last me a lifetime.”
Karthik has chosen to major in both Information Assurance and Computer Science. He looks forward to applying what he's learned to more real-world situations (he already assists his fellow students with personal computer issues — and organizing networked gaming parties). Within ten years, Karthik hopes to have earned a doctorate, and his ultimate goal is to be the owner and CEO of a business in the field of information assurance. He says studying at Norwich has helped him to focus his interest in the subject.
When asked how he feels about the faculty who teach courses in his major, Karthik says, “All of them are very personable, very knowledgeable, friendly. Their doors are always open for you to consult them. I don't think that I would be able to perform as well academically without their support and guidance. Everything they say about Norwich being a good school for faculty to student ratio is true.”
If you come with your brain full of questions, and you can challenge your professors, you can get more out of the four years you have.
Karthik Raman
Karthik is fiercely focused on academic success. He says his biggest challenge in any given week is to get enough sleep. College-level courses are demanding; the work takes more time, and the faculty expects more of students. Memorization is not enough; acquired information must be analyzed, integrated, and applied, as well. In transitioning from high school to college, Karthik found it very important to be consistent with his studies and organized in his other activities.
Does he have any advice for incoming freshmen? “I'd say if I were to come here again, I would explore my major even more, and come better prepared to take the classes here. If you come with your brain full of questions, and you can challenge your professors, you can get more out of the four years you have.”
Asked if he had any advice for prospective students, Karthik said simply, “Choose Norwich!”
