Major: Electrical Engineering
Class: 2008
Hometown: Byron Center, Mich.
Graduated in: 2008
Type of scholarship: Academic
Favorite personality trait: Adventuresome
Favorite food: Pizza, chips and cheese
Favorite band\type of music: Country
Favorite store\place to shop: E-bay
Family pet: Golden Retriever named Bear
Job: Student tech in IT on MSOE's campus, construction in the summer
What was your favorite class? Did you have a favorite professor?
My favorite class was Digital Signal Processing, and my favorite professors were Professor Wrate and Professor Williams.
What did you like the most about your MSOE experience?
The friends I made and the hands-on labs.
Beyond academics, what have you learned at MSOE?
Teamwork and organization.
What activities were you involved in?
Rugby and intramurals.
How do you spend your free time?
I enjoy Gaming, kite boarding, fixing electronics, repairing pinball machines, and fishing.
What's your favorite memory of where you grew up?
My favorite memory from where I grew up was the monkey swing in the backyard that we flew from into piles of leaves.
What was your favorite memory at MSOE?
My favorite memories at MSOE was the rugby tournament that was -37 degrees in February, and designing / programming robotic carts in lab.
Do you have advice for students considering MSOE?
Be prepared to work but also expect a lot of fun times and good memories.
How (why) did you choose MSOE? Are you happy with your decision?
I wanted to experience life away from where I grew up and MSOE is a highly respected engineering school. I am happy with my decision to attend MSOE. The experiences I have had at MSOE have taught me a lot of valuable life lessons.