From Prempeh to Meta: Eden's Journey from NSMQ Champion to Caltech CS Student

Eden Obeng Kyei is a junior at Caltech studying computer science. Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, Eden attended Prempeh College and made waves in 2021 by winning Ghana’s most prestigious STEM competition, the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). In this conversation, Eden opens up about: Applying to Caltech as a physics major Switching to computer science Navigating internship applications at Adobe, Meta, and Two Sigma His final decision to intern as a data scientist at Meta this summer This is a story of ambition, resilience, and the global journey of a Ghanaian student thriving in tech. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from students around the world! #caltech #ghana #nsmq #meta #computerscience #africa #TechCareers #college #podcast