Andrea Hinkle

Sophomore in Computer Science 

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What high school did you attend?

Oley Valley High School

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What activities (clubs) are you involved in outside of WEPO?

Engineering Ambassadors (EA), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Association of Women in Computing (AWC), Club Yoga

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

I am interning with Dell this summer!

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

My older sister is studying architectural engineering at Penn State. She has always been an inspiration to me and when I came to visit her, Penn State felt like home. I was excited to join Penn State's College of Engineering, along with the entire Happy Valley community. I knew it was the place for me!

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

I signed up for an Electrical Engineering First Year Seminar without reading the description. The next thing I knew, I was getting certified for Ham Radio, walking around campus communicating with my classmates on a walkie-talkie. It was an unforgettable experience to say the least!

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What did you wish you knew as a first-year engineer?

Approach everything with a growth mindset. Your first year is a fresh start; you have the ability to make it everything you hoped it would be!

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

CAS 100A for engineers -- great opportunity to improve your public speaking

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

I love to draw!