Why Join EGL?

I wanted to shift my career path from a less technical role in biomedical engineering, to a Project Management role. I also found the people in the community very inviting, and unique. Also, the opportunity to take upper level business classes was exciting as well. Lastly, I knew and continue to know that I am not in a rush to start my career, so I am excited to spend another year with my friends.

-Roxana Martinez, BME '23 / IOE '24

I joined EGL because all of the professional interests aligned with what I wanted to do in terms of international job opportunities and a business focus. I also joined because I loved the opportunity to Volunteer Abroad each summer. Finally, the culture and community within EGL seemed really adventurous and welcoming, and I wanted to be surrounded by people like that. 

-Paulina Rajski, IOE '23 / DS '24

I joined EGL because it seemed like the perfect academic program for me to combine my interests in Spanish, Business, and Engineering. Initially, I was set on doing the Spanish/Ross minor, but realized I could achieve the same amount of credits in each simply by joining EGL and doing the International Minor + Ross Focus Area. I thought the idea of being in the program sounded very cool, and would give me opportunities I would otherwise not have via access to the older students, the alumni, and the professional development resources. 

-Alexios Avrassoglou, IOE '23 / IOE '24

I joined EGL due to the vast opportunities in terms of business acumen, global education, and the culmination of my studies in a fifth year masters program. I wanted to expand my area of knowledge beyond mechanical engineering and explore these disciplines in order to determine my future career path. I was also intrigued by the professional networking and culture of EGL. Everyone supports and encourages each other to succeed and I knew that was an environment I wanted to be involved in.

-Tori Caracciolo, ME '23 / ME '24

Something I did not expect to find when I joined was such as close-knit community. Other EGLs quickly became some of my closest friends in and outside of the classroom. I am excited to live with other EGLs during our grad year!

-Jayanth Tatikonda, BME '23 / IOE '24

I did not expect to find an active and fun community outside of the professional and academic setting that EGL has. The constant organization of events and trips that help bring everyone closer is something I found so cool, not to mention that most are sponsored and payed for by the university (so cool).

-Alvin Li, IOE '24 / IOE '25

The people in EGL are extremely multi faceted. When I first joined, I was almost overwhelmed by how many different hobbies and talents I was surrounded by. Everyone has their “thing” that they do and I think it encourages a culture of continuous self development and exploration.

-Isabel Rolfe, IOE '23 / IOE '24

The first things that stands out to me is how adventurous everyone is. If I want to plan anything from a road trip to a trip around there world, I know I can ask my EGL friends and I will get at least one person, if not more, to come with me.  I also love that people in EGL are very high achieving, but in a supportive and genuinely helpful way rather than being competitive at all.

-Lizzie Hoyt, ChE '23 / IOE'24