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Megan Rapisarda is a freshman majoring in Chemical Engineering here at NJIT. She loves to get involved in as many things as possible including cheerleading, AIChE, greek life, and others. When not working on something for one of these organizations, she very much enjoys simply hanging out with her best friends watching movies and going to different places on and off campus for new adventures and fun times.

Major/Graduation Year:

Chemical Engineering/2012

Hometown:

Clayton NJ/Stone Harbor NJ

Why NJIT?

I chose NJIT first because of its reputation in both engineering and math, and because of the great atmosphere I witnessed while visiting the campus.

Why Chemical Engineering?

In high school my chemistry teacher really made chemistry a fun and interesting class. I just fell in love with it right away, and for some reason everything just clicked. When I was looking into different career paths that I could take with chemistry my teacher had told me he thought I would be a good engineer, I looked more into it, and here I am today!

What do you like best at NJIT?

The thing I like best at NJIT is that there is ALWAYS something going on. From sports to campus events, and Newark tours to ski trips, you can never get bored!

Why Connections Miniversity?

When I was an incoming freshman I was so nervous about if I had actually chosen the correct university, and when I went to my miniversity I loved how everyone interacted and it really calmed my nerves. I wanted to be able to help and welcome and incoming freshman who had the same concerns

Clubs & Organizations:

Cheerleading, AIChE, Greek life, and Connections Miniversity

Greatest Accomplishment:

My greatest accomplishment since I have been in college has been earning the grades to be placed on Dean’s List

Career Goals:

It sounds a bit crazy, but I would really love to work for NASA eventually in my life.

Favorite Music:

I listen to literally everything, beside country.

Favorite Movie:

Either Candy or the Pirates movies

Favorite Book:

Racing Kites

Favorite Class:

Fundamentals of Engineering Design (FED)