Lauren White '23

Next Port: Engineer I at Nike

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you most excited about for your Next Port?

To work towards my CPA license and gain a better understanding of the auditing process.

What piece of advice would you give to yourself as a first-year student?

I would tell my first-year self to seek out as many clubs and activities as possible at the beginning of college so I wouldn't leave with any regrets. Even though four years sounds like a long time, it goes by in a flash and you want to make sure you are getting involved in everything you want to before it is over.

Was there a faculty or staff member, or department that specially helped you land your Next Port?

Everyone in the Shiley School of Engineering and all of the various on-campus jobs I've had such as being a Peer-Assisted Learning Facilitator and Anchor Seminar Workshop Leader really helped prepare me for my professional journey. Additionally, the Society of Women Engineers under the leadership of Tammy VanDeGrift made a huge impact on my college career and I would not have been able to gain access to the professional development and leadership opportunities that got me to where I am today without the help of the club.