Laura Hinkle

Junior in Architectural Engineering

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What high school did you attend?

Oley Valley High School

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What activities are you involved in outside WEPO?

SWE, Engineering Ambassadors, Student Society of Architectural Engineers

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

Summer '17 internship at Lutron Electronics

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

Unlike many other students, I was the first to attend Penn State in my family. I knew very little about it, with the exception that the campus and network were very large. My intimidation eventually converted into fascination, after being exposed to the vast opportunities offered through Penn State's College of Engineering.

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

Penn State vs. Ohio State, October 2016. Being a part of the most enthusiastic and proud student body is truly a unique and memorable feeling.

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What advice would you give a first-year engineer?

Tap into your resources. From career and professional advice, to opportunities to work with professors on research- we really have everything here at Penn State; it is up to you to take advantage of it.

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

EDSGN 130

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

I enjoy hiking on the weekends with friends and family