Meet a recent Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador graduate Owagu Ugochukwu Franklin

Microsoft

Dec 12, 2024

Today we meet Owagu who recently graduated with a Master’s of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology, from C.K.Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Navrongo in Ghana.

Responses have been edited for clarity and length.  

When did you join the Student Ambassadors Community?

I joined the community on 12th January 2022.

What was being a Student Ambassador like?

This program is the best thing that happened to me as a tech enthusiast. It's just like being a learner as well as a mentor.

Was there a specific experience you had while you were in the program that had a profound impact on you and why?

My social impact project experiences with my team left an indelible mark. I cherished every moment, from the meaningful connections to the seamless collaboration and unity.

Tell us about a technology you had the opportunity to gain a skillset in during your time as a Student Ambassador? How has this skill you acquired helped you in your post-university journey?

Through the Student Ambassador program, I gained access to valuable resources like Microsoft Learn, where I developed extensive expertise in artificial intelligence. This experience profoundly impacted my master's thesis research, focusing on natural language processing and machine translation. Building on this foundation, I plan to continue exploring machine translation in my post-university endeavors.

What is something you want all students, globally, to know about the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program?

This program offers comprehensive development across various aspects of life. To thrive, simply bring your passion for learning and desire to positively impact others.

What advice would you give to new Student Ambassadors, who are just starting off in the program?

This community is here to support you, don't hesitate to ask questions! Many members are eager to lend a helping hand.

Share a favorite quote with us! It can be from a movie, a song, a book, someone you know personally. Tell us why you chose this. What does it mean for you?

"The first and last task of a leader is to keep hope alive."
- John W. Gardner

Tell us something interesting about you or about your journey.

My academic journey has been truly remarkable. I was honored to be the top graduating student at my undergraduate university. Additionally, I've achieved another milestone by becoming the first Gold MLSA recipient at my current university.