Kathleen Prilutski
	Civil Engineering
	Class of 2013

Hometown: Moorestown, New Jersey

High School: Moorestown High School

Extracurricular Activities: THON, American Society of Civil Engineers, Sailing Club

Internship/Co-op Experience: Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

Research Experience: Civil Infrastructure Testing and Evaluation Laboratory (CITEL) -- Rapid Freeze-Thaw and Resonant Frequency Analysis of Concrete

Why did you choose to come to Penn State? I chose Penn State for many reasons, but ultimately, I knew that I would have so many amazing opportunities by attending this school. College is the perfect time to achieve your dreams and in my experience, there ALWAYS tends to be a Nittany Lion eager to help. The school spirit is incredible and unlike anywhere else. From my experience, I truly believe that Penn State is the best at preparing their engineers with not only the technical knowledge required for industry, but with the communication skills and professionalism needed to excel.

What has been your best memory as an engineering student? Just the classes and the people in general. Its a really tight knit, dependable community.

What advice would you give a first-year engineer? Take advantage of everything the College of Engineering has to offer you! It is an endless resource.

What do you plan to do after graduation? Travel, Hike, Graduate School

What has been your best experience outside of engineering at Penn State? THON, friends, hiking