Women in Engineering Program Orientation (WEPO)
WEPO '08 On-line Registration Form
All of these are GREAT reasons to check out WEPO 2008! The Women in Engineering Program Orientation offers you the chance to do just that; explore Penn State, find your way around, get familiar with the University, get a heads up on freshman design projects and most importantly have fun and make friends! This is a great way to ease in to the college adjustment with a 3 day orientation full of activities, learning, and networking.
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What is WEPO?
"WEPO" is a three-day orientation for incoming First year Women Engineering Students. It offers:
- Hands-on engineering projects
- Head start on computers
- Networking with other entering students, current students, faculty and alumnae
- Teambuilding
- Fun!!!
Each year, new women engineering students come the Women in Engineering Program Orientation to network, get involved in engineering design projects, learn the University computer system, and have fun. This program is designed to acquaint incoming first year students with the University and all its systems. It is the perfect way to ease into your freshman year by making some friend and finding your way around before everyone else gets back to Penn State. Through a variety of activates. first year women learn problem solving, team work and networking skills. |
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What some past Participants had to say...
"When I walk into a room of WEP women, I sense
an ambiance of success and intelligence. It is a
contagious presence. I want to absorb all the
advice and information they have to offer so I can be
just as successful and knowledgeable as they are." --
Joni R. Anderson, WEPO '04 Participant, '05 Rover, '06
Mentor
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"The WEPO Career Dinner convinced me that I
definitely want to pursue engineering as a major.
Listening to the speakers and talking to students who
had done co-ops helped me realize the large number of
opportunities available for women engineers."
-- Diane Darak, WEPO '05 Participant,
'06 Rover
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"The difference that my connections from WEPO
Wednesdays made in my engineering experience is
incredible. The informational programs helped me
to clarify what is expected of me as a Penn State
engineering student. The practical knowledge I
gained is priceless." -- Elise Baker,
WEPO '05 Participant
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"My mom always says the fee for WEPO was the best $100 she
ever spent! Over the years, WEPO has been a support
group for me, from meeting friends that I still keep in
contact with, to forming study groups and enhancing my
networking skills." -- Stephanie Geibel, WEPO '02
Participant, '04 and '05 Mentor, '06 Lead Rover
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"My favorite part of WEPO was that my mentor seemed to
know everything. I talked to her about her co-op
experiences and classes. I felt like I could ask
her anything, and this was very helpful and comforting."
-- Kelly Snyder, WEPO '04 Participant, '05 Rover,
'06 Mentor
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"I went to the Career Fair this year and almost every
employer asked me about WEPO. Companies are
impressed with the opportunities it provides women
engineering students, and I couldn't agree more!" --
Lauren Versagli, WEPO '02 Participant, '04 Mentor,
'06 Lead Rover
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What Will We Be Doing?
Sample WEPO Agenda
Move in early...Scavenger Hunt...Head Start On Computers...Career Dinner...Broomball...Design Project... Hanging out with your mentor...Picnic...
Scavenger Hunt |
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One group came across one of the many squirrels on campus
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Broomball |
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Broomball game at Penn State Ice Pavilion |
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