ANDREW BILOTTA Hometown: Spring City, PA College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Major: Civil Engineering Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose Lehigh because I wanted to challenge myself. Growing up, I always heard about Lehigh’s rigorous engineering program, but I knew this was the place where I also discovered all of the ways I could grow myself musically. Additionally, the school was the perfect size in the sense that I could meet new people every day without compromising on access to staff and other resources. Above all, the campus is gorgeous, even if it is at a 45-degree angle. What is your favorite class or subject? My favorite courses at Lehigh have been Calculus and Engineering. I love Calculus because it can be difficult at times, but when I really work at it, I feel a great sense of satisfaction when I master a topic. I find that math is also a great subject to study with friends. I remember that in the fall of my freshman year, my gryphon and I would get a giant whiteboard at the library and go through all the different problems and then compare notes. My TAs for my math classes were also incredible and always went above and beyond to make sure that everyone felt comfortable with the course material. I really enjoyed engineering as well because I got to try out different engineering disciplines and also heard tips from Lehigh alumni. Interests outside the classroom: Outside the classroom, I love to play the piano, run, and bike, but I am especially passionate about roller coasters. I love riding them, designing them in games, doodling them on paper, researching how they work (especially the brake systems), and I love talking about them with my friends. I have a miniature model of Skyrush at Hershey Park in my room, and as a kid, I bought a wagon to ride down my hill so that I could replicate the coaster experience in my backyard. A message from Andrew: Lehigh was my dream school, but I never thought I would be able to go here due to the cost. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, I am able to attend Lehigh as I learn and grow in ways I could have never imagined. I now have access to incredible professors, a jazz program that is bringing my musical abilities to a whole new level, and numerous opportunities to do research. I feel like I have found the challenge that I have always been looking for, and I feel that, even after one year of college, I have matured significantly. Favorite Lehigh tradition Le-Laf Week, because I love the funny signs around town and how the marching band plays in the buildings.
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