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plugged into the Internet,” he recalled. Having access to computers and the Internet helped Chen develop his love for programming languages before he stepped foot in college. HIGHER ED When it came time to go to college, Chen attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied computer science. Chen grew up in a time where computers were just becoming increasingly common in everyday households. The Internet was blossoming, creating endless possibilities for people who got involved during its early stages.

Chen’s high school had access to computers and the Internet, so he had the opportunity to learn about programming languages before he left for college.

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