College Experiences That Helped an Energy Engineer at Resilient Buildings Group Succeed
Jake's undergraduate approach, a "jack of all trades" exploration of the UN's 17 sustainable development goals through diverse courses, internships, and research, provided a well-rounded foundation for their current role as "an ambassador of sustainable development." This interdisciplinary background in sustainability and research allows Jake to bring a unique perspective and adaptability to their career, setting them up for success in various future endeavors.
Sustainability, Interdisciplinary Studies, Research, Problem-Solving, Career Exploration
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Jake Gehrung
Energy Engineering
Resilient Buildings Group
University of New Hampshire
N/A
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Explore various aspects of sustainability, mirroring the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
2. Develop an interdisciplinary background by pursuing diverse courses, internships, and research opportunities.
3. Embrace a jack-of-all-trades approach to gain a well-rounded understanding of sustainable development and enhance your adaptability for various roles within the field.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In my undergraduate experience, and throughout my life, I've always been a jack of all trades. I really used my undergraduate experience as a jack of all trades to explore as many things as possible in sustainability.
What I always like to say is that I used it as an opportunity to explore all the different sustainable development goals. The United Nations has published their 17 sustainable development goals, which pinpoint 17 unique challenges in sustainability and the development of communities.
I like to think that the various courses, internships, and research opportunities that I took on allowed me to dabble in all of those, kind of like a Boy Scout getting different badges. Now I've set myself up for this career as a sort of ambassador of sustainable development where I can draw on these different experiences and bring a well-rounded voice to the table.
That has also prepared me to take on a variety of different roles in the future. I plan to try different things and keep trying new things. My interdisciplinary background in sustainability and research has really set me up for success in anything I put my mind to.