Mechanical engineering and management major: East Brunswick, N.J.

Why Bucknell?

"I came to Bucknell after attending an overnight program for admitted minority students - I’m half Hungarian, half Filipino. It was a huge deciding factor for me. Through the program, I was able to spend several days on the campus and tour the facilities. It helped me really get to know Bucknell through my interactions with the students and faculty, and I soon fell in love with the campus. Bucknell is a good fit for me because I have a perfect balance of everything I want in a college - I have great friends, amazing professors, and so many different activities to suit my interests."

Dual major

"I eventually want to work with alternative fuels - with the marketing aspect as well as product development and design. To meet my goals, I needed a school where I could not only learn the engineering basics, but also tweak the program to give me the proper business background to excel in my field once I graduate. I’m in the five-year Engineering-Management program, which is relatively new and has only 10 students. I’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering as well as a Bachelor of Management for Engineers.

"I like that I’m getting a well-rounded education at Bucknell. I’m able to take a broad spectrum of courses in both the liberal arts and engineering – from basic computer programming to thermodynamics and English literature courses.

"Thanks to my professors, I’ve uncovered a love of lab work. I used to hate lab, but here I’ve found that doing hands-on experiments really helps me learn the stuff I’ve had difficulty with in lecture." 

Student ambassador

"As a student ambassador, I helped out during Commencement and Reunion. I helped decorate and run events, which gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of alumni. Meeting and talking to the alumni gave me insight into the Bucknell they knew, and I was able to give them insight into what Bucknell is like now. It was great to share our experiences, and it was a fantastic networking opportunity.

"There is so much to do on the Bucknell campus that I never have to leave. I have played club soccer, and I absolutely love going to the gym. I also work at Seventh Street café, and I was a math tutor for the Writing Center. I write features for The Bucknellian, which has allowed me to meet so many people and learn about so many different clubs, events, and activities. It’s been fun. I also give tours of the engineering facilities, and hope to become more involved in professional societies like the Society of Women Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering."

More about My Interests

• Engineering-Management Program
• Club sports
• The Bucknellian