"My interest in engineering developed gradually during my years in school. I often found myself drawn to subjects that required analytical thinking and careful problem solving, particularly mathematics and business. These courses showed me that even the most complex challenges can be approached methodically by breaking them down into smaller parts."
"As I explored different academic interests, Industrial Engineering stood out because of its ability to connect technical knowledge with real-world applications. This combination of logic, creativity, and meaningful impact confirmed that Industrial Engineering was the path I wanted to pursue."
— Mariana Eslait, accepted to Purdue University in Industrial Engineering