Jenna
Civil Engineering
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Best part of being an Iowa State student:
There is always something going on and plenty
of opportunities to get involved.
Dream Job: I would love to work for
a company that works on sizable projects like
hotel/casinos, stadiums, or large office buildings.
I think it would be a tremendous sense of
accomplishment to have worked from start to finish
on a project of such grand proportions.
Study Abroad:
I spent a semester studying in Newcastle,
Australia through
ISU’s study abroad department. It
definitely was an unforgettable experience traveling
all of Australia and even Thailand, Singapore, and
Fiji. And of course studying was a good time too!
Work Experience:
I had a summer internship with Perini Building
Company in Las Vegas, NV. I was working on the $7
billion MGM City Center project right along the strip
in Vegas! It was great to experience
how things in the classroom are applied out on a job
site.
Minor:
I’m earning a
minor in design studies.
This requires me to take a variety of
architecture and city planning classes.
Having this combined with my Civil
Engineering degree will help me to land a job with a
structural design firm.
Advice to New Students: Stay
organized and don’t procrastinate. Teachers usually
give you a few days or even a few weeks to get some
assignments done, so manage your time and don’t save
them till the last minute.
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