Major: Mechanical Engineering

Class: 2010

Hometown: Rochester, Minn.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: 2010
Type of scholarship(s): MSOE Academic Scholarship, MSOE Presidential Achievement, MSOE Grant, HUSCO International Scholarship
Job: I have worked at HUSCO International for three summers—2007, 2008, and 2009. I also worked there part time during the ’07-’08 and ’08-'09 school years.

Why did you choose MSOE?
Because I knew it would challenge me, provide a good education and give me a degree from a university with a great reputation. Other considerations like location, small class size and high placement rate also appealed to me.

What are you involved in at MSOE?
I am a Resident Assistant and I have participated in a student rocket competition for two years. I performed an undergraduate research project during the summer of 2008.

What do you feel is the greatest lesson you’ve learned so far at MSOE?
At a university like MSOE there are tons of chances to gain valuable experiences and skills. I’ve learned that it’s important to take initiative and not let these opportunities pass by.

What have you liked most about your MSOE experience?
I have honestly enjoyed the excellent education more than anything else. The professors are great and help me see the practical application of everything I learn. They make learning fun.

How have the scholarship(s) helped you?
If it were not for the scholarships I would not have been able to come to MSOE. As a high school senior I applied to MSOE but thought I would have to go elsewhere because of the cost. I was happy to find that the scholarships enabled me to attend MSOE after all. 

What do you hope to do after graduation?
I plan to continue my education at graduate school.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy basketball, soccer, running, working out, reading and playing the piano.