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Favorite book and movie:

Memoirs of a Geisha.

Favorite bands:

I like too many bands to list!

On my iPod:

I have a lot of songs by many American artists. I also have a lot of Japanese, Filipino and Chinese Pop music.

Favorite websites:

YouTube, Facebook and Wikipedia.

Why did you pick NJIT?

When I first came to an NJIT Open House, I found out how excellent NJIT’s engineering programs are. Also, many of the professors and staff members I met from the various departments -- the Newark College of Engineering, the Financial Aid Office, the Bursar’s Office, Residence Life and Miniversity -- were informative and patient with all my questions. NJIT is a cozy campus; the buildings are clustered around the green, which makes commuting to classes convenient. The class sizes are generally small, making it easy for students to connect better with their classmates and their professors.

Why civil engineering?

I’m pretty much a math and science person -- ever since I was in high school. I also like planning a design, and I like finding answers to problems. So I decided to apply these characteristics by taking up civil engineering. To me, civil engineers are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of community planning. Civil engineering is primarily about the planning, design, construction and operation of facilities essential to modern life. These operations vary from bridges, dams, roads, tunnels and transit systems.

Favorite class:

My favorite class was Civil Engineering Methods. In this class, we were given a project develop a river bridge proposal. The drawing of the area had to be done on AutoCAD, and we had to do research to support our proposal. Our objective was to develop a proposal for a roadway that would cross a stream and connect two roads. It was also our goal to explain the benefits of the design we chose, and how it was the best design for the specifications. For each design, we had to follow requirements and guidelines. These included hydrology information from the chosen river, geotechnical concerns, stability and settlement, environmental issues, roadway design, bridge design and construction.

What’s best about NJIT?

I think the small classes offered here. As I’ve said earlier, it makes it convenient for students to connect with one another and with their professors.

Intern experience?

This year, I’ll work as an engineering technician intern for the Department of Defense in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. I’ll mainly focus on research and lab work for technical groups in the Defenses Information Systems Agency.

Clubs and activities:

Besides being a connections coordinator for Miniversity, I was the corresponding secretary of the Student Senate (06-07); I am the editor-in-chief of the Nucleus Yearbook (05-present); I am in a national sorority; I was a campus center associate (06-07); I belong to the senior class committee; and I belong to the Murray Center for Women’s Big/Little Sister Program.

Greatest accomplishment?

My greatest accomplishment was getting the internship at the Department of Defense. It has always been my goal to work for the federal government and apply my engineering skills.

What were you like in high school?

In high school, I was also very active. I graduated in the top four percent of my class, which had 700 students. I was an editor for my high school yearbook. I was president of the Asian Studies Club, a member of the Interact Club and a member of the Key Club.

Why are you a Miniversity Leader?

I have been a part of the Connections Miniversity program for three years. The reason why I have been doing Miniversity is because I love reaching out to students and encouraging them to become involved at NJIT. I believe it is important to keep up with your academics but also to be active in your college community.

Favorite On-Campus Spots?

My office on the fourth floor of the campus center is my number one spot. I also love to hang out on the bridge that connects the campus center and Fenster Hall, and in the commuter lounges.

Career goal:

My goal after graduation is to become a professional engineer and to continue to work for the government. I eventually would like to own my own firm. Also, I would like to teach math and science to high school students, perhaps on a part-time basis. In addition, I would love to one day travel the world!