University at Buffalo (UB)
Catherine O'Brien
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Pronouns: She/Her
Leadership Roles and Activities: EAS199 Student Leader, FRN volunteer, project management intern
Other: First generation college student
Contact Catherine
- SWE Secretary
- ASME Secretary
- e-NABLE VP
- HAM Radio
- Baking/Cooking
- Volunteering
Keep going! STEM classes can be incredibly difficult, but you can understand the material with dedication. Often in your education and career, you will have to re-evaluate the problem at hand and your strategy to solve it. You will often have to "fail" to eventually solve these problems; there is no shame in that because we have all been there. Remember to take a step back, analyze what has and has not worked, and try again!
Get involved! College is very different from high school, but finding a support system early can help you make the most of your experience. Attend club meetings for your major or hobbies and really focus on those in-person connections. You might even find a new lifelong passion!