Physics and mathematics

Growing up in Kenya, I always dreamed of becoming an aeronautical engineer. I want to build airplane engines and frames. My strong foundation in physics and mathematics at St. Lawrence has helped give me continued confidence in my ability to do this after graduation.

Using grants from St. Lawrence, I did an internship at the aviation department of the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Flying Doctors Service in Nairobi. It was a wonderful hands-on experience. As a St. Lawrence University Fellow, I collaborated on a research project with two professors last summer, modeling and investigating the properties of different types of circuits.

Living in 'I-House' (International House) and being its Community Assistant has been a very pleasant experience. I have learned to mingle with people from different cultures, made many new friends and gained a better understanding of and tolerance for diversity. I plan to study for a semester at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where I will take some engineering classes and I hope learn some French.

St. Lawrence offers many opportunities to have fun outside of class. I nurture my love for music and dancing through the Sinners a cappella group and the Dance Ensemble. Both groups put on performances every semester on campus.