Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: St. Charles, Ill.
Type of scholarship: MSOE Alumni Scholarship and MSOE Academic Scholarship
Favorite personality trait: Hardworking
Favorite food: Any type of fruit
Favorite band\type of music: Nickelback, Shinedown, anything alternative
Favorite store\place to shop: Gap or Express
Family pet: Tigger (Golden Retriever) and Kodie (American Eskimo)
Job: Student worker in the MSOE Alumni and Development Office
What is your favorite class? Do you have a favorite professor?
I really enjoy any chemistry class or any of the electrical engineering focused classes. I have several professors that I like - it's too hard to just pick one.
What have you liked most about your MSOE experience so far?
I like the personal attention from professors, the small class sizes and the welcoming atmosphere.
Beyond academics, what have you learned at MSOE?
I've learned that it is very important to become involved in activities outside of the classroom and to gain as many different experiences as possible.
What activities are you involved in?
I am a member of BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society) and I'm on the Executive Board for the Symphony Orchestra and Choir of MSOE.
How do you spend your free time?
When I have free time, I spend it with my friends by going shopping, going to the museums, exploring Milwaukee in general, or just relaxing. Some of my favorite activities are scrap booking, camping and horseback riding.
What's your favorite memory at MSOE?
I have a great deal of good memories from MSOE, especially from all of the people I've met and friends that I've made. In particular, Professor Swiontek's Systems and Signals I class was always entertaining.
Do you have advice for students considering MSOE?
If you are interested in attending MSOE, make sure you attend one of the shadow days. Shadowing a current student is the best way to get a true feel for the campus atmosphere, the classes and the professors.
How (why) did you choose MSOE? Are you happy with your decision?
I chose MSOE because it was one of the few colleges in the area with an accredited biomedical engineering program. I also liked the location, the class sizes and the fact that biomedical engineering students do a four-year design project. I'm happy with my decision. While the classes at MSOE are challenging, I feel that I'm being prepared well for any future career choice I make. The classes are very practical and hands on, which I also enjoy.
What have your scholarships done for you?
Scholarships were influential in my choosing to come to MSOE, since many other schools did not offer as much financial assistance. Having these scholarships has let me truly focus on my education and the other experiences I am gaining, rather than being distracted by the financial aspects of my education.