Meet Your NACOE ePALs

My success as an engineering student has been shaped in many different ways from school, to school resources and clubs, as well as engagin with people beyond the school and classrooms. Volunteering many hours to my local aviation events has taught me to connect with professionals and other people like myself who are passionate about aviation and engineering.

 

My experience at MSU has been far from traditional. I started in the fall of 2020 and struggled a lot with mental health issues on top of having an ankle surgery. I took the fall of 2021 off to help handle my mental health struggles and have a second ankle surgery. Since coming back in the spring of 2022 I have continued to battle several health issues, which have definitely impacted my GPA and continued to cause some setbacks, but I'm still here.

I like to ski, both Nordic and downhill, hike, and camp. I'm also into creative projects like sewing, knitting and embroidering.

I would not be here without the support of programs such as NACOE ePALS, Return to Lean, the Physics Peer Mentoring Program, the Math and Stats Center and the Empower Center. These communities have shaped not only my academic success but also my sense of belonging within the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering.

 

During my time at MSU, I have had the opportunity to interact with people from a wide variety of backgro0unds. I have served as a Resident Advisor, have two years of experience as a tutor in the MSU Writing Center, am active in MSU's Society of Women Engineers chapter, and have many connections across the university and college. My success thus far can be directly tied to the peple I have been surrounded by each step of the way. 

 

During my freshman year, I anxiously emailed a professor about her research, not sure if I would even hear back. She responded in about 90 seconds. That may have been the ost impactful email in my life so far. Fro that initial contact, I have gained invaluable research experience, greatly improved various soft skills, and reshaped my career goals. Above all, I have made dozens of connections with people I would have otherwise never met.  

 

My friend who works at the library has helped me achieve academic success. We often talk about cross discipline application and our recent interets and hobbies.