Student Spotlight: Alaina Pamintuan, ME'20

Name: Alaina Pamintuan

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Graduation Date: 2020

What is your favorite part about Engineering?

Learning how to simplify and solve complex real life problems is my favorite part about engineering. My favorite course has been Thermodynamics 1 because I enjoyed the problem solving methods used during the class.

What is the best thing about Purdue?

Meeting new people and learning about the world!

Tell us about a fun memory about your time at Purdue!

I tried to hammock overnight in the clapping circle, but had to run to WALC because it started thunder storming.

What sorts of things are you involved in on campus?

I am the president of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, I am a member of Phi Sigma Rho, the engineering sorority on campus, and I played on the Women's Lacrosse Team. 

What is the best advice you received before coming to Purdue?

Be open to new opportunities! Don't worry if everything does not go according to plan. You will find different opportunities you may not have previously heard of and you will make it work!

What is something you wish you would have known when going through the college search process?

Staying close to home is not a bad thing! Your parents might even bring you food!

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I am studying abroad in Singapore next semester!



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