Initially drawn to Northeastern by his family’s connection to the university, Ismael Sanchez says his curiosity was ignited when he discovered Khoury College’s cybersecurity program. Now, through co-ops and mentorship, he’s being encouraged to explore and deepen his passion for the field.

If you want to do the switch to cyber, you’re at the right school. … These other schools, they give you the four-year degree, but they don’t give you the experience. And Northeastern gives you the experience

Ismael Sanchez, BSCY

For Andrew Lucia, the biggest draw of Khoury College was the co-op program. Securing a co-op with cybersecurity company K logix helped him find footing in his career early, bolstering his confidence and leading to his first job out of college as a penetration tester.

It was kind of crazy to actually see myself now compared to when I arrived — all the stuff I just feel comfortable doing. … Computer science can be a tricky field, but you got to stick with it, and if you do, you’re going to find success that way

Andrew Lucia, BSCY ’22

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