Hello, World! Computer Science Grad Adin Gauthier-Tyger
Adin Gauthier-Tyger is excited to dive into his next chapter. The computer science major and May graduate has already secured a job in his field of study, leased an apartment in his new city, and is thinking about the positive impact he will bring to the company and clients. And though he looks forward to the future, he’s deeply appreciative and already reminiscent of his time at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Gauthier-Tyger applied to the Texas A&M College Station campus for computer science and was accepted into the College of Engineering, which offers a common first year curriculum at the Galveston Campus. His first introduction to the Aggie’s beachside campus was at his New Student Conference.
“I had the idea that I was going to leave after a year,” Gauthier-Tyger said. “But SALT Camp made me realize I wanted to stay. I grew up across six different states, and when you move around so much, it’s hard to find a place to call ‘home.’ This campus has become that for me. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity computer science gave me – it turned one year into four.”
When Gauthier-Tyger returned to campus from SALT Camp, he immediately looked for ways to get involved. Throughout his time at the Galveston Campus, he participated in several student organizations. He served as an officer in SALT Camp, Maroon Delegates, Student Government and Democracy On Campus Coalition, as well as working as both a Community Leader for Campus Living and Learning and as a teaching assistant.
“You might not think student organizations are for you, but take the leap anyway. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that first step,” he said. “Whether you’re a College of Engineering student or a College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies major, it’s really important to embrace where you are and enjoy it where you can.”
That sense of belonging – that’s what I was searching for. I found it here.”
Gauthier-Tyger credits the Class of 2024’s involvement and enthusiasm in helping shape his experience at the island campus.
“I think the class before me is the reason I ended up staying at the Galveston Campus,” Gauthier-Tyger said. “Watching how they shaped campus life made me want to be that person for the next class of freshmen, especially for those in engineering whose future may be up in the air. A lot of them, like me, got their acceptance to the Galveston Campus and didn’t know anything about it, but we still get the chance to participate in and build campus culture.”
Gauthier-Tyger graduated on May 9, and next month, he starts a new chapter with Paycom, a human resources software company. He first learned about the role in a seminar class, where the company spoke about its culture and values. Gauthier-Tyger said that the company values drew a direct parallel to the Aggie Core Values.
Though he doesn’t know which of Paycom’s interdisciplinary teams he’ll join (that will come in his first week on the job), he’s excited to work on the high-impact applications that thousands of client companies use. He’s ready to join the workforce, excited about working with new people and challenges.
As Gauthier-Tyger reflects on his experience at the Galveston Campus, he speaks fondly of the community he built.
This campus has some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met,” he said. “I didn’t have a lot of school spirit at the start, but hearing others talk about why they love and care about this place so much made me want to find that feeling too.”
Gauthier-Tyger continued, “One night at SALT Camp, one of the speakers talked about how their classmates, people they met when they were in my shoes, found lifelong friends. That sense of belonging – that’s what I was searching for. I found it here.”
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Gauthier-Tyger wants to thank Dr. Donna Lang, Ashton Whittington and Creighton McFarlin for their support during his time at the Galveston Campus. He also wants to thank the entire Class of 2025 for their commitment to the Aggie Core Values and their fellow students.
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