Overcoming Hurdles By Luisa Florez We all may be different, but in some ways we’re the same. Though our goals, aspirations, and dreams may be different, we all have them. Though our moments of struggles may be different, we all have hurdles to overcome. When I realized this, I felt less alone and more motivated…
Why I became a SHPE Region 5 blogger and why YOU should too! By Luisa Florez “That’s cool! But why?” Yes, that was the response my friends gave me when I told them I applied to be a blogger for SHPE Region V. In their eyes, as engineering students, we were “programmed” to refer solving equations over…
How well do you know yourself? By Luisa Florez Describe yourself in three words. Whether you’re applying for a scholarship, a development program or a job, coming across this sentence may seem impossible to answer. How are you supposed to condense all of your experiences and skills, personality and goals into just three words? This…
July 22, 2016
Region 5 Leadership
The What, Why, How, When, Where and Who of Networking By Luisa Florez Imagine this. You’ve dressed to impress and you’re about to walk into a room bustling with conversation. Everywhere you look you see corporate representatives surrounded by groups of students. You don’t see anyone you know who can rescue you from doing what…
June 20, 2016
Region 5 Leadership
Summer time is productive time: 10 ways to take advantage of it and beat summer boredom. BY LUISA FLOREZ The weather is warmer, the days are longer and for many, school is out. As your days become class-free and free hours pop-up, after a week of relaxing, you may suddenly come down with a case…