Make It Until You Make It

Raphael Sassine, alongside his friend Peter Harfouche, shared their experience as 4th year computer and communications engineering students specializing in software engineering, emphasized some key differences between computer science and software engineering, and embraced innovation.

Taking a look into what it means to be a music major. Sharing some information and advice for beginning college and program searches with a look into some of my won experience and examples.

After believing that I would be a computer science major for most of my life, I realized that it wasn't right for me. I wanted to get to use my creativity to achieve my mission: youth empowerment. This is the story of how I became a business major, and what my experience has been so far with the degree.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilina-mercier

IG: @notyourjelena and @corridorninety (music)

Twitter: @corridorninety

I talk about how I came to make the decision to study music in college and why I like being a music major!

Learn about Grace's studies and why she wants to be a vet.

In this proof of concept episode I discuss my feelings of being a music major and I play a little bit of music.

RJ Laulhati is the definition of a hustler. He is all about continous learning, diversifying himself, and execution. He shares with us the awesome program he was in at LaSalle, why he chose to focus on biomedical engineering and 3D printing, and how his risks reaped many rewards. RJ is a first-generation American of Filipino descent, with both engineering and medical backgrounds in his family. During college, he was a sneakerhead, and he ended up selling his sneakers to fuel his next and current passion, 3D printing. Tune in to hear how RJ is helping others and innovating daily with 3D printing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tune in to Sabrina Stangler's journey into Software Engineering. She had a crisis freshmen year, facing a lot of imposter syndrome and unsure if she was on the right path. Pushing through that, she impacted many lives at the Milwaukee School of Engineering while growing confidence and skills in herself. We touched on the different transitions throughout college, imposter syndrome, being more than your major, sexism, the beauty of engineering, and more.

Tara Rahmani, a recent graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering, shares with us why she chose engineering, what she loves about it, and how she sought after experiences to enhance her engineering mindset.  Take a listen to hear her journey and her thoughts on the college to industry transition, and the beauty in taking risks.