ABIGAIL VOGEL Hometown: Milford, PA College: Interdisciplinary Major: Computer Science and Business Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose to attend Lehigh because I wanted to combine my interests in computer science and business with this unique double-major, single-degree program that other schools did not offer. I also was enticed by the school spirit Lehigh has, shown by the Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry, even though this is a smaller school. In my opinion, Lehigh is the perfect amount of school spirit and academics that cater to individuals. Throughout my time here, I have made amazing friends and have been given countless opportunities, such as the Lehigh in Barcelona program, where I attended a class and worked as an intern in Barcelona over the summer. What is your favorite class or subject? My favorite subject is computer science. I enjoy learning about this field of science, which is constantly changing and evolving. There are also many different aspects of computer science, such as front-end development and data science, that I find fascinating. I enjoy the hands-on learning process in these classes and how applicable they are to careers in this field. Recently, I was a computer science intern for a startup company in Barcelona, and I was shocked to see how my coding knowledge that I learned at Lehigh carried over into this internship. Interests outside he classroom: I enjoy reading, playing ultimate frisbee, and going to cafés with friends. A message from Abigail: Thank you so much for this scholarship. I am grateful for the opportunities it has given me at Lehigh, such as attending the Lehigh in Barcelona program in the summer, which allowed me to receive an internship experience the summer after my freshman year. You have given me the opportunity to reach my academic and professional goals. Your support has also helped relieve financial stress from my family and me. We truly appreciate you. Favorite Lehigh tradition My favorite Lehigh traditions are the Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry and Chicken Finger Friday.
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