Lauren '10 Civil Engineering major from Baltimore, Maryland

How would you describe yourself in 2 sentences or less?
(What is most important to you in your life? What defines you?)

I'm a pretty basic person--family, friends, and feeling like I've made a positive impact are the things most important to me.

What are your academic interests (more specific than your major)?

I like designing stuff. Buildings, bridges, roads, etc. I'm also really interested in flood control structures on the Mississippi.

What do you do on campus (extracurricular interests)?

I'm on the varsity fencing team and active in Society of Women Engineers.

What have you learned about Princeton that you would have liked to know as a prospective student?

I would have liked to known more about academics at Princeton.

What do you hope (or plan) to do after graduation and in the rest of your life?

I'm working for the Army Corps of Engineers this summer and I hope to be doing that after graduation as well. Eventually, I want to work my way up to some kind of policy position.