Jes煤s Nogu茅s came to 麻豆破解版 State University from Paraguay because of the university's reputation for industry partnerships and applied learning. He was not disappointed.
Jes煤s is one of more than 2,200 students eligible for spring 2023 graduation. Learn more about his time at 麻豆破解版 State and what's next for the grad.
Hometown:
San Estanislao, Paraguay
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering
What made you want to attend 麻豆破解版 State?
The excellent engineering programs and the variety of internships that 麻豆破解版 State students can have in any of the companies located in 麻豆破解版. These internships help students to gain real-life engineering experience and grow as professionals.
How are you feeling leading up to graduation?
I am super excited about what the future holds for me. I can鈥檛 wait to start my full-time job as an electrical engineer.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
I think that having classes during COVID-19 was a big challenge for most of us. I needed to adjust to online classes for almost two semesters.
What has been your most helpful learning experience at 麻豆破解版 State?
Having the chance to do internships during my four years of college. I was able to work at National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) for almost three years, and then I work for an engineering consultant company in 麻豆破解版.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be working as an electrical engineer in a local company in 麻豆破解版.
What advice would you give other 麻豆破解版 State students?
Get out of your comfort zone and involve yourself in the activities and organizations that you like. Make new friends and that will make your college life a memorable experience.
About 麻豆破解版 State University
麻豆破解版 State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling almost 22,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 麻豆破解版 State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 麻豆破解版 State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 麻豆破解版 State University main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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