2023
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| Prystiuk Kateryna Graduate of the department in 2023 (SGT-M322) UI/UX Designer, Eleken design agency |
“It may surprise you, but I was inspired to enter the speciality of “Applied Linguistics” by books, and no, it was not scientific works or textbooks. It was Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” books. I could not imagine how someone could create a language, not just one, but about 5! I was so inspired that I started looking for a speciality that would give me knowledge of languages and an understanding of how they work. Then, my choice fell to the Department of ICS, and I have never regretted it. “Applied Linguistics” combined technical aspects and humanities, which helped me a lot in building a career in IT. Even though my speciality is not related to programming, I have an important base that has helped me many times in my work, especially when there is so much AI around, and you need to understand how it works. So, I am very grateful to the professors who shared their knowledge, supported us and kept us going despite the hard times. If you are looking for a place to combine a good thing with a good thing, namely learning foreign languages and programming languages, this is the place for you.”
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| Oleg Neychev Graduate of the department in 2023 (SGT-M322) Cloud Engineer, ZONE3000 |
“When I entered the ICS department at KhPI, my main criteria for choosing a speciality was studying and using foreign languages. From the name, “Applied Linguistics” fully met this requirement. However, I had no idea that this speciality would completely change the direction of my development twice!
In addition to learning two foreign languages, “Applied Linguistics” emphasizes programming. The push to learn how to write code was crucial in choosing my future profession. I would have never started programming without KhPI…
I fully understood why the speciality is called “Applied Linguistics” when we started studying Natural Language Processing (NLP). Being able to “teach” a computer to understand human speech contributed to my interest in scientific endeavours.
The most significant value of this significance lies in gaining fundamental knowledge in the many areas of applied linguistics, using which a student can figure out what they like and continue their professional development in that direction.”
2020
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| Maria Stadnik Graduate of the department in 2020 (SGT-316B) Software Engineer, Nix Solutions |
“Thinking back to my undergraduate years, I am grateful to the ICS department. The teachers demonstrated incredible professionalism and dedication, imparting knowledge and valuable life lessons. They demonstrated by example various role models that I still have to deal with today. Each lecture was full of interesting discussions and discoveries, greatly enriching our knowledge and broadening our horizons.
I would especially like to mention my diploma supervisor, Nadia Babkova. Her support was indispensable at all stages. She not only helped with training advice but also significantly influenced my choice of professional path, supporting my interest in programming. Thanks to her mentorship, I could move forward confidently and achieve my goals.
I also remember our group with warmth. We became a circle of like-minded people where everyone could find support and understanding, at least in learning matters. Together, we overcame difficulties, rejoiced in successes and celebrated victories. These years will remain in my memory as some of the most significant years of my life.
Thank you to everyone who was part of this unforgettable journey!”