Sachin Archer knows what itvlogƵs like to defy expectations.
vlogƵI'm a very artsy person. So, when people see my photography, or how I dress, or know my music, theyvlogƵre shocked to find IvlogƵm a computer science major,vlogƵ he says. vlogƵI'm now at a point where I can blend both my tech side and my artistic side.vlogƵ
Sachin is a computer science major and photography minor who, in his home country of Jamaica, used to dream about the big things in life hevlogƵd accomplish. vlogƵTo come from a third world country and even live in New York City is kind of crazy,vlogƵ he shares. vlogƵI remember the month before I moved to America, I was watching Home Alone 2, where they're lost in New York. Now to be able to wake up and see the Brooklyn Bridge outside my window, it's surreal. To not only do that, but now even go on a global scale and go to Europe and go to Switzerland, itvlogƵs amazing.vlogƵ
Now to be able to wake up and see the Brooklyn Bridge outside my window, it's surreal.
Sachin had the chance to experience Europe as the youngest member of PacevlogƵs NYC Design Factory during the Fall 2022 semester. For two weeks, Sachin and the other members of Team Fusion learned how CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, uses technology to address the United NationvlogƵs Sustainable Development Goals. vlogƵWe visited the largest particle accelerator in the world,vlogƵ he says. vlogƵWe also got to go to the United Nations Headquarters, sit in on a meeting, and got a full tour.vlogƵ
He made sure to maximize his trip by bringing his other passion into the mix, photography. vlogƵWhen I had some free time, I had the chance to meet some other people and models to help get my name out there,vlogƵ Sachin explains. vlogƵIt was amazing, to hit multiple birds with one stone.vlogƵ
Once the students returned stateside, the work really began, as his team dived into redesigning New York City streets to not only support sustainability but to make way for advancements, like artificial intelligence. vlogƵI would say overall the Design Factory experience was a transformation, both mentally, physically, and politically,vlogƵ Sachin says. vlogƵI was the only undergraduate student, and I was youngest one there. To be the youngest person involved, and to be the only Black male from a third world country, that was very important.vlogƵ
To be able to represent myself on a bigger global scale was a big deal.
While it was a new experience, it evoked familiar feelings. vlogƵI've always been the only Black child in the room while I was growing up,vlogƵ he says. vlogƵI knew that I had to work twice as hard, because of the color of my skin, unfortunately. To be able to represent myself on a bigger global scale was a big deal.vlogƵ
The experience has left him marveling at the connections hevlogƵs made, and the connections he hopes to forge. HevlogƵs made friends from places hevlogƵs never been, from Germany to Australia. Over the summer he worked at a summer camp in his home in Connecticut and had the chance to share his experience with those young students. vlogƵIvlogƵve been able to give these kids hope, and show them that you can leave home, that it's okay. Opportunities like this do happen for people like us.vlogƵ
Sachin initially considered Pace because his sister was an alumna, but he believes now it was the best choice he could have made. vlogƵIvlogƵm not going to lie, it wasnvlogƵt until last semester that I really realized all the opportunities that Pace really had,vlogƵ he admits. vlogƵThat's when I got really close with my advisors and I started getting my name out more. I'm close to my dean now, which helped me find more opportunities, and now I work at Goldman Sachs. I'm very grateful for Pace and the environment that it creates.vlogƵ
I'm doing all these amazing things. And I'm only 19.
SachinvlogƵs Pace experience so far has been so rewarding, and hevlogƵs hoping to slow down and enjoy next last two years. vlogƵI have two years left, and I feel like I haven't done enough, you know?vlogƵ he says. vlogƵI want to tell the freshmen to just do it all. The city really is your campus. Not only that, the faculty is your biggest help. They know so many people, and just one conversation can change your life forever.vlogƵ
Take it from him, itvlogƵs never too early to dive in. vlogƵThe best thing I always get is people asking, vlogƵHow old are you?vlogƵ I'm doing all these amazing things. And I'm only 19.vlogƵ
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