Jeremy

Activities

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) – organization dedicated to the enrichment of the Hispanic community with an emphasis on helping students succeed in science and engineering
• Engineering Career Services (ECS), Ambassadors – College of Engineering students who are selected to assist employers with recruiting activities, such as information sessions, and serve on the Engineering Career Services student advisory board

One-on-One

Where is your favorite spot on campus to study?
Grainger Engineering Library

Where is your favorite spot on campus to hang out with your friends?
SHPE Office (103A Engineering Hall)

Where is your favorite spot on campus to relax?
Illini Union or Main Quad

What do you like most about your major?
It relates to my passion-airplanes.

What are your favorite courses within your major?
AE201 taught by Professors Conway and Selig because it explained the basics of both airplanes and space. AE321 taught by Professor Chasiotis. It was crazy difficult but very practical.

What are your favorite extracurricular activities related to your major?
Getting my private pilot's license

What are your favorite extracurricular activities not related to your major?
Running, lifting weights, Frisbee, swing dancing and the list goes on...

Describe your most memorable experience at Illinois.
My first Quad Day, it is one of the first and few times I realized just how many people are on this campus. The celebration after the Illini basketball team took 2nd in the NCAA tournament was also really memorable.

What advice do you have for students interested in Illinois?
Office hours are essential. Professors generally really like it when their students attend office hours, so don't be shy. I really suggest attending.  Even if you don't need help, just go to meet and talk to your professor.

Why do you belong at Illinois?
For me, it is a family thing.  It was great having my brothers and sister with me on campus during my first two years.