“As a kid I was exposed to computers through gaming,” Smith said. “I loved to play Xbox and that's the only reason I knew about computers, which eventually led me to major in computer engineering at JCSU,” Smith said.

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Smith, who is a computer engineer for Microsoft, truly believes in the Esports and Gaming program at JCSU. The gamer wishes he had been provided the opportunity to participate in the program during his time as an undergraduate which is one of the main reasons he chose to donate money.

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“Even as a gamer, I didn’t always know you could get an internship, scholarship, or career by testing, playing, and developing video games. Programs like this provide another avenue for careers to students.”