Alexa Sims

Sophomore in Chemical Engineering

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What high school did you attend?

Seneca Valley High School

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What activities are you involved in outside WEPO?

Engineers without Borders, THON, Discovery Space

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

none

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

There are so many opportunities for Penn State engineers, specifically for female engineers with programs like WEP and SWE. Also, I just loved the feel of the campus when I first visited. I couldn't imagine attending any other school.

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

I loved the final WEP Wednesday of the year when all the graduating seniors gave their advice and told stories.

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What advice would you give a first-year engineer?

Take care of yourself! Sleeping enough and eating right can help keep you healthy (especially when the Penn State Plague makes its rounds). The stress can be more manageable when you aren't also worried about being sick. Also, when you feel like everything is about to fall apart, sleep first, and then reevaluate.

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

Virtual Worlds (CMPLIT 13)

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

I read around two books a week, even during the school year.