GRACE DUKE Hometown: Stormville, NY College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Major: Bioengineering Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose to attend Lehigh due to the magnificent balance of social life and academics here. I know that I am able to partake in Greek life and hang out with my friends while still having access to top-notch programs. When choosing a school, I looked into each school’s engineering programs, and it was evident that Lehigh offered the most. This school has so many opportunities. Research is open to anyone, there are many academic societies, the professors are rooting for your success, and the alumni connections are evident in every field. I am excited to continue to utilize what Lehigh offers. What is your favorite class or subject? Being part of the Global Social Impact Fellowship (GSIF) program is what has excited me this past year at Lehigh and is beyond meaningful to me, especially because I am in Sierra Leone as I write this. This program has allowed me to increase my knowledge of the world, different cultures, entrepreneurship, and implementing products in low-income countries. This learning experience has been like no other I have ever been a part of. I have been able to work with the knowledgeable Khanjan Mehta as my teacher and have met many influential people in the classroom since I arrived here to do fieldwork! Interests outside the classroom: I love to travel, hang out with my sorority sisters, and take walks all over Bethlehem. A message from Grace: Thank you! I cannot stress how much this scholarship has alleviated financial stress for me and my family and that it is a huge part of the reason I am able to attend Lehigh. Due to the pandemic, my father’s self-run company had severely suffered, and it became an issue as I soon needed to choose a college my family could afford. I immediately knew Lehigh was the place for me once I caught wind of what it offered and how being on campus made me feel. Receiving this scholarship allowed me to make the feeling I got at Lehigh permanent, and I cannot thank you enough. My goal is to become a bioengineer. I am involved in Global Social Impact Fellowship and attended the Society of Women Engineers conference in Houston, Texas. That would not have happened without financial aid. Favorite Lehigh tradition Chicken Finger Friday. There is nothing better than finishing my classes on Friday and getting to start my weekend with some chicken fingers.
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