Chelsea Walker
	Aerospace Engineering
	IST for Aerospace Engineering
	Class of 2013

Hometown: Collegeville, Pennsylvania

High School: Spring-Ford High School

Extracurricular Activities: Engineering Orientation Network (EON), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Engineering Program (WEP)

Internship/Co-op Experience: Ground Vibration Research on OH-58D helicopter

Why did you choose to come to Penn State? The school pride here is amazing. I wanted a school with a great sports program and great academics. Penn State is one the top aerospace engineering schools in the country so I strongly gravitated towards it.

What has been your best memory as an engineering student? Attending WEPO is one of my best memories. I met so many people through the orientation and learned what I needed to know for freshman year. One of my roommates now was in my WEPO group! I know mentor through EON and I love knowing that I am helping freshman like WEPO helped me.

What advice would you give a first-year engineer? To experience as much as possible. College is the greatest four years of your life and one of your last chances to try just about anything without consequence. Take a class that interests you even if it doesn't count towards your major! Join a club that you are slightly interested in!

What do you plan to do after graduation? I'm definitely looking to obtain a full-time job with a major aerospace company. Before starting work though, I would like to go to Europe for at least a week.

What has been your best experience outside of engineering at Penn State? Attending football games and tailgating! Everyone should attend at least one game before they graduate. The atmosphere in the stadium gives me chills and spending time with friends tailgating makes the day even better.