College Experiences That Helped A Civil Design Engineer At Siegfried Succeed
Lauren's success as a Design Engineer stems from a strong academic foundation, where focusing on "understanding what I was learning" proved crucial. The experience gained through an internship, coupled with the unexpected benefit of working in a "high stress environment" at Pete's Coffee and Tea, significantly contributed to career readiness.
Internship Experience, Academic Focus, Stress Management, Problem-Solving, Work Ethic
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Lauren Sensibaugh-Fornaciari
Design Engineer - Civil
Siegfried
University of the Pacific
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Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Focus on studies and understanding concepts.
2. Complete internships to gain practical experience.
3. Develop skills in handling high-stress environments through part-time work experience (e.g., working in a cafe).
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I was really focusing on my studies and trying to understand what I was learning. That was a big deal.
My internship was also a very large portion of how I got to be where I am today. As an added bonus, working at Pete's Coffee and Tea helped set me up for being able to handle a high-stress environment.
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