In this episode I am joined by Daisy Cueto, a mechanical engineer and a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. Daisy shares how her commute to high school impacted her thinking on what education should be like and how a single SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) event changed the trajectory of her academic future. We discuss the importance of giving yourself grace and how she enjoyed her previous role as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer.

Jalyn is a civil engineer and a fellow Yellow Jacket graduate. In this episode Jalyn shares her academic experience with honesty and transparency. We discuss her path to overcoming academic struggles and the fear of failing along with the keys that help her succeed in the end to become a graduate of THEE Georgia Institute of technology and a Civil Engineer. Amongst the insight she shared on conquering challenges, we also take a dive into the world of civil engineering, her favorite sub-disciplines within civil engineering, and her current role.

Alton Stovall is a computer engineer and a fellow graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. We were travel buddies during our internship together in New York, which Alton speaks about in this episode along with his adventures during his study abroad program in Madrid! We also discuss his motivation for becoming a Computer engineer, his interest in marketing, his current role as a software engineer with a focus on cloud computing and the importance of an engineering mindset. He even shares what he feels computer engineering taught him about himself!

Obi is a graduate of the University of Toledo where he studied Biomedical Engineering with a minor in chemistry. In this episode, we get into a discussion on breath vs depth as it relates to biomedical engineering and the importance of joining organizations and building community. Obi also tells the funny, embarrassing, yet inspiring story of his first time pursuing a job at NBSE conference and the important lesson he learned from that moment.

Katie Snyder is a co-worker, friend, a Biomedical AND Electrical Engineer. In this episode, Katie shares her experience taking on a double major, some advice to students pursuing STEM degrees and what skills she wishes she could take from a different major. We also discuss some of her favorite classes during her time as double major, her favorite projects, and some words of wisdom from a few old professors.

On this week’s episode, Georgia Tech graduate and Civil engineer Giordan shares his experience studying civil engineering at Georgia Tech and how he had to grow into good study habits. We have a great discussion about what skills he has carried with him from Tech into his career, Construction vs Construction Management and his current role as a project manager. Gio share’s his lightbulb moment, when he finally learned how he was going to conquer Georgia Tech, and what his journey taught him about himself.

This week, I was joined by Tu, a Georgia Tech graduate, and a current Finance Software Update Program Manager. She shares how she ended up as a math major after starting as an architecture major, transitioning to an industrial design major and even trying out CS! We all take math classes as STEM students, but Tu gives some insight into what math classes for math majors look like and how they differ from those general math courses that we all have to take. In this episode, she also shares her experience as a black woman in that space and her very important advice on building a community.

In this special part 2 of the bonus birthday episode, Breanna will wrap up her recap of her Georgia Tech experience. She discusses the skills she gained from Georgia Tech, professional development and her internship experiences. She also shares her advice to students and the most important characteristics that she thinks helped her succeed during her time at Georgia Tech. 

Come celebrate our hostess with the mostest Breanna with a very special interview. Breanna is the host and showrunner of this very podcast. She majored in Electrical Engineering at the rigorous Georgia Tech, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science. This two-part episode explores the entirety of Breanna’s experience of college. We cover important tips and tricks, words of wisdom and good practices to stick by, while simultaneously delving into the emotional and mental challenges of achieving success. Breanna discusses the importance of knowing oneself, believing in oneself, and continuing to be brave in the pursuit of your goals. Over the course of Breanna’s college career and in the time after, she’s developed a love for serving others and throughout this episode she imparts some valuable lessons and ideas that we hope will serve you on your journey as well!

In this episode Aiyanna discusses her journey to choosing Tech as her school of choice and Econ as her field of study. She talks about her struggles and triumphs during her educational journey and the impact of her study abroad experience. We also get the inside scoop on her revolutionary thoughts as it relates to the state of the economy, Avatar the Last Airbender and anything else that came to her mind!