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Reflections

 

Entering Penn State with great potential, I stumbled first. There was great difficulty that arose from what were generally noted as "gen eds". I struggled and debated about the notion of switching majors into a less intensive program, one that didn't require 5 years of study topped with an individual year-long thesis project.

AE 481w/482, or thesis as it's called, proved to be more than just a class. Having to meet requirements of assignments for guided milestones, I learned a great deal about a current building project under construction in Harrisburg as well as industry issues pertaining to the project. Through my main area of research, I was able to study the LEED certification process of buildings and have the required knowledge to test for my professional accredidation from the U.S. Green Building Council.

On a more personal note, I'd like to thank a special person for being my advisor before I official declared my major. By telling me that I would not make it into the major and through the program once, but twice, you gave me a greater goal to work towards. I'm now thinking of my experiences, having completed the program...and I'm starting my career using my B.A.E. as a gateway into the construction and engineering industry. I begin working for an international, NYSE traded firm September 2nd, 2008.

 

 


 
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Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Laurel Warner. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

 
 
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