Computer Science student Calotica Oppong ’26 spent her summer interning with Bangor Savings Bank in their IT department. She used her computer science degree to focus on a project to enhance IT infrastructure documentation and visualizing data flows.
“Throughout the summer, I collaborated closely with IT engineers, balancing technical accuracy with clarity, and overcame challenges such as learning Visio, understanding complex systems, and meeting professional standards,” said Calotica. “The experience strengthened my technical and collaborative skills while highlighting the importance of visual communication, clean and standardized documentation, and attention to detail in improving efficiency, compliance, and onboarding for IT operations.”
Calotica said her experience was a crucial next step in preparing her for a future career.
“In Computer Science, understanding how systems interact is critical. By auditing documentation and visualizing network/data flows, you essentially practiced systems analysis — mapping out hardware, software, and network dependencies, which is a skill used in software engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems design,” she said.
Calotica said she chose to study Computer Science at Thomas College because she was looking for an education that combined skills building and career readiness experiences.
“I was drawn to Thomas because of its emphasis on small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning, which I knew would allow me to build both the theoretical knowledge and the applied skills needed for real-world success,” she said.
This story was originally published in the Fall 2025 Thomas Magazine & Annual Report. View the full magazine.