Paul O'Brien

Hometown: East Bridgewater, MA

Reasons for choosing Army ROTC Baystate Battalion:
I decided to attend WPI because of its strong engineering academics and I planned on joing Army ROTC so the Baystate Battallion was where I ended up.

Present job title and employer:
WPI Facilities Department - Summer Job

Describe how Army ROTC prepared you for facing real-world challenges in the workplace or graduate school.
Army ROTC helps cadets build their self-confidence, allowing them to take on real-world challenges with a positive attitude. It also demands responsibility from each cadet. This is beneficial in all real-world situations.

Groups or extracurricular activities you participate in at WPI:

• Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Interfraternity Council

Academic or professional awards you have received:

• American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award