Casey
Civil Engineering
Hometown: Rock Valley, IA
Best part of being an Iowa
State student: The people – there are so many
backgrounds I had never encountered before. It is
interesting to interact with different people in
classes and see things from another perspective.
How did you choose your
major: I actually came to ISU in
pre-architecture but soon found that Civil
Engineering better suited me and my career goals. It
was a relief that ISU had such a quality Engineering
program when I switched.
Clubs/Organizations:
I'm in
The Engineering Ambassador and Mentorship
program, I wanted to work on my public speaking
skills and giving tours forced me to be comfortable
talking in front of people. I'm also in
Campus
Crusade for Christ. I wanted to join a group with
people who shared my beliefs
Work Experience:
I spent the past summer as a structural engineering
intern in the Twin Cities. I had the opportunity to
work for a form that designed and built exteriors of
skyscrapers. It was an awesome work experience!
Advice to New Students:
College is what you make of it. There are hundreds
of things you can get involved in, but they can also
be distractions. It takes time management, self
discipline and hard work, but you need to make time
for yourself and enjoy it because it goes by fast.
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