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Hubballi visually-challenged student selected for Netherlands varsity programme
Hubballi: Suhas Dharwad, 23, a visually impaired student from Hubballi pursuing a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), at University of Trento, was selected for an exchange programme at University of Twente, Netherlands — the first visually challenged student there.
He told TOI that his course includes multi-agent systems, basics of impact, innovation and entrepreneurship, speech processing, computer ethics, and human-robot collaboration. He aims to become a UX researcher focusing on accessible technology.
"I am thrilled to start this new chapter, as I will get to interact with new people, explore Dutch culture, and study courses that will further enhance my technical skills.
All these courses will further enhance my thinking abilities, ethical standpoint, and improve my technical skills in AI and robotics. While these courses are not strictly HCI-related, they help me explore my interests, and that's the advantage of an exchange with Erasmus+ program.
While students in general, are often quite wary about going to a new country and adapting to a new environment, I don't feel this way. The fact is, I believe that doing this a second time won't be as hard.
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I recently learned from a study advisor at the University of Twente, Evelien Bink, that there have been no blind students who studied there. I know there are more challenges to overcome, but I think that with help of technology and kindness of people, I will succeed," he added.
Suhas was denied an Italian visa, citing insufficient income source documentation in Aug 2024. Following a TOI report, Union minister Pralhad Joshi approached external affairs minister S Jaishankar, and helped Dharwad.
Seeing his application, the Italian university waived his tuition fee. Now the Netherlands' varsity is offering a 70% scholarship.
In an email communication with Suhas, E Vink, study advisor, student services and well-being, University of Twente, commented that there haven't been any blind students who have studied at our university before. T Ceccherini, MSc in HCI, University of Trento, remarked that Suhas is very curious and social. "He is always keen on understanding new topics in technology and is quite adventurous," he added.
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