When I commit to something, I do it well, and academics are no different. Through four semesters at the University of Massachusetts Amherst I have taken 30 courses, in total worth 100 credits. That's an average of 7.5 courses every semester, or 25 credits. For reference, the average fourth-year senior at UMass has 90 credits at the beginning of their final year.

Through all of those classes, I've proudly succeeded in maintaining a perfect, 4.0/4.0 GPA. These have been through, what students and faculty alike call, some of the most challenging courses the campus has to offer. But, if I were to prove anything though my work ethic, it is the fact that even difficult challenges do not get in the way of striving for success.

This semester I am currently taking a lighter class schedule with 6 classes and 18 credits. This has allowed me to spend more time exploring other opportunities that I can pursue in the future. This includes independent research I've begun to work on, options with post-grad programs, and recently the aerospace concentration which I recently added to my degree plan this semester

I entered UMass as a computer science major, but quickly found my passion for engineering returning in the different organizations I joined. I was told that pursuing both computer science and mechanical engineering would likely push back my graduation. Each degree takes the average student four years to complete, and doing both would likely push me to back to graduating in six years if I kept the expected pace. However, I saw the steps and willing to put in the work. 

Since declaring my dual degree, I've also added a minor in mathematics and a certificate in aerospace engineering, while still maintaining my pace to graduate in May 2027. The process hasn't been easy, but the challenge has been incredibly rewarding, as it's allowed me to look at projects in a very holistic view, seeing how each mechanical, electrical, and software system interact to achieve a goal.