Class of 2024
Hometown: Columbia, MD
High School: Wilde Lake High School
What is your favorite thing about FPE?
We protect people and the environment with everything we do!
Why did you choose FPE over other STEM majors?
FPE allows me to learn about a highly sought after degree with a more intimate and diverse classroom setting in comparison to a larger student body in other STEM majors where I would feel more washed out.
What do you value most about the Department and your time with FPE?
I value the close community FPE offers. Professors and faculty have an open-door policy, and the student body is quite diverse (women are well-represented!)
How else are you involved in the campus, either in or outside the Department?
My other job is being a Resident Assistant for South Campus Commons! I’m also involved in multiple engineering organizations, including: Theta Tau, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, all of which I hold a position on the board for. I also participate in some social cultural organizations as well!
When you’re not in class, or serving the Department, where can you be found?
Some of my favorite places to study include A. James Clark Hall, the IDEA factory, and the STEM library. When I’m not studying, I love getting Moge Tee or Jidong, as well as eating out around the area. Whenever I get the chance, I love taking road trips and visiting cities along the east coast as well.
What is the best thing about UMD?
Most definitely the people and location. Especially being in engineering, a lot of your time ends up being spent with other engineers who then become some of your closest friends. There are also so many things you can get involved in here on campus, the student life overall is great! I also love going into the city and concerts, so DC being a metro ride away is extremely convenient.
Any last words for prospective students?
UMD has so much to offer that’s only available on our campus, whether it’s academically or socially - so make the most of it! Don’t be a stranger if you see any of the ambassadors, we’d love to talk to you more about FPE and student life.
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