Anuja Jonnalagadda

Senior in Mechanical Engineering

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What high school did you attend?

Conestioga High School

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What activities are you involved in outside WEPO?

Society of Women Engineers, Penn State Homecoming

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What Internship/Co-Op/Study Abroad or Research experience have you had?

Summer of 2016 I was a Global Operations Intern at Rockwell Automation, Summer of 2017 I am an Applications Engineering Intern at MACOM

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

I really liked the community like feeling at Penn State. Being at Penn State is like being a part of a huge family. In addition, Penn State has so many resources and the opportunities are endless. There really is a place for everyone at Penn State and everyone can fulfill their passions.

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

My favorite Penn State memory was definitely the Ohio State Football game from last year. Being in the student section was the greatest feeling ever because not only did it prove that hard work really pays off but also at that point I realized that I was sharing this memory with thousands of my friends.

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What advice would you give a first-year engineer?

Don't give up!!!! I'm sure you'll hear that a lot but it' true. Everyone learns at different rates and comes from different background. Going through college is a learning experience so follow your passions and you will be successful.

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

Freshmen Year Seminar: ME 102: Lego Robotics

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

Fun fact about myself is that I don't have a middle name