Raw, genuine, honest answers. That’s what we got when we sat down with three undergraduate students and discussed how they made the Bronco choice. In part one of our two part conversation, hear how these current students submitted dozens of college applications and navigated the decision making process to find just the right fit. Every path is unique to the individual, but these three students discovered a way forward where their potential is limitless.

SPEAKERS:

Nathan Metzger, Senior, Mechanical Engineering

Nathan is a senior Mechanical Engineering major on the path to complete a Masters in Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering. He is from San Jose, CA and blends his passion for engineering with a love for music. He is a member of the SCU Chamber Choir and a capella groups and will sing for you at the drop of a hat. Just ask him!

Uma Palaniappan, Senior, Public Health Science/Public Psychology

Uma is originally from Fremont, CA and is interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare. She is double majoring in Public Health Science and Public Psychology on the Pre-Med path. Uma is a Global Fellow who completed a program in Istanbul and would love to start off at a digital health company and then expand into global health. Eventually, she would love to pursue a career in medicine or epidemiology and with a senior superlative like “chatterbox”, we’re certain her bedside manner will be top notch.

Alonzo Billips, Freshman, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Alonzo is enjoying his first year at SCU as a declared Bioengineering major. He’s on the Varsity Baseball team, and is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Igwebuike (SCU’s Black Student Union). He considers himself a natural leader. With stints as freshman, sophomore, junior and student body president during his high school years, we’d agree wholeheartedly!