Hi everyone! My name is Mary Arnhart, and I am the Professional Development chair, and beginning my junior year in mechanical engineering this upcoming fall semester.

I initially become a member of SWE because I knew I wanted to help the community and grow my professional network. Upon joining SWE, it exceeded my expectations, and I’m so proud to be a part of it. Within the first few meetings and outreach events, I met intelligent, kind, and inspiring individuals that I knew would strengthen my sense of belonging in my degree, and provide advice and support in the toughest moments of my academic experience.

Like so many others, my favorite experiences in SWE were just that, the moments here that rekindled my motivation and purpose pursuing an engineering degree, particularly at the WE19 national conference.
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I made so many new friends, and grew closer to the ones I already had. I met with so many amazing professionals that serve their purpose everyday, continuing to innovate and improve the world, as I hope to do one day as well.

In regards to my summer so far, I think this picture just about sums it up:

I have mostly spent my days working and taking two online courses, while trying to lose the covid-(nineteen pounds). In the limited free time I have, I love to go on runs, and binge watching netflix when I get the chance. I’m hoping to finish off this summer by spending it with friends and family, and doing all of the things I love.

I am super excited for this upcoming semester, especially meeting the upcoming SWE members! We have an amazing group here at SWE, and I hope to be as helpful to you all as they have been to me.