Gifts to the WPI Fund support all students. That said, we invite you to get to know some of them—the smart, friendly students who work in the Call Center. Your contribution to the WPI Fund helps make their education possible by helping the university complete renovation projects, upgrade technology in classrooms, purchase resources for the library, send students to conferences and competitions, and take advantage of other opportunities throughout the year. Take it from Gompei — your gift is important.
Adele
Home state/Country:
Upton, MA
Major/class year:
Environmental Engineering 2023
Activities/Hobbies: Club Lacrosse, Residence Hall Council, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Society of Women Engineers
What are your goals and aspirations?
My goals and aspirations is to use the knowledge and problem solving skills I’ve gained at WPI to be able to provide clean water for everyone in places where clean water is not readily available.
Araceli
Home state/Country:
Vigo, Spain
Major/class year:
Biomedical Engineering 2023
Activities/Hobbies:
Women's Basketball and SHPE
What does attending WPI mean to you?
Attending WPI means that I was able to achieve my goal of stepping out of my comfort zone and attending a high quality university where I can grow both as a person and student.
Athina
Home state/Country:
Thessaloniki, Greece
Major/class year:
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
President of Hellenic Student Association Global Engager and Media Assistant at the WPI Global Lab
What does attending WPI mean to you?
At WPI I discovered that students want to learn, and more importantly, they want to improve their community by applying knowledge in order to solve everyday problems. I chose WPI because through academic and social experiences, I will learn my strengths and my weaknesses. My education at WPI will help me find my place in this world, and will teach me how I can change it.
Emily
Home state/Country:
Albany, New York
Major/class year:
Bioinformatics and Biotechnology 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
Alpha Phi Omega
What are your goals and aspirations?
My goal in life is to work in the public health field and to give back to my community.
Enzo
Home state/Country: 
Recife, Brazil
Major/class year:
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Brazilian Student Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Club Soccer, International Student Council
What does attending WPI mean to you?
Attending WPI means that I can improve my knowledge and meet people from different backgrounds that open up my view of the world.
Giulia
Home state/Country:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Major/class year:
Biomedical Engineering 2023
Activities/Hobbies:
Community Outreach - BRASA, Sustainability Ambassador - WPI
Why did you choose to attend WPI?
I chose to attend to WPI because of the project-based learning system. I wanted to learn the theory with hand projects and make a difference while I was in college.
Haley
Home state/Country: 
Marshfield, MA
Major/class year:
Industrial Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Member of Alpha Phi sorority
Why did you choose to attend WPI?
I chose to attend WPI because I always knew I wanted to become an engineer and was drawn to their unique IQP program where I was able to work on a term-long project in Hawaiʻi.
Hung-En
Home state/Country:
Kobe, Japan
Major/class year:
Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
Ballroom Dance Team, Alpine Ski Team, Tech News, Society of Fire Protection Engineers WPI Student Chapter, Surface Metrology Lab
What does attending WPI mean to you?
To me, attending WPI is an opportunity for me to learn and grow so that I can go out and give back to the community around me after I graduate and find a job. It is a place that will help shape me into who I will be when I become a working member of society.
Isabel
Home state/Country:
Asuncion, Paraguay
Major/class year:
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
SHPE and HCSA
What do you like best about WPI?
I like its diversity within the student body and the ability experiment in different areas, whether they are academically or socially.
Jocelyn
Home state/Country:
Leominster, MA
Major/class year:
Chemistry 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Phi Sigma Sigma, Grimmgroup, American Chemical Society – WPI student chapter
Why did you choose to attend WPI?
I chose to attend WPI because I wanted to have a hands-on learning experience. Having the chance to actually apply concepts that I have learned has given me a greater understanding of my coursework and has helped me become a better student.
Karla
Home state/Country: 
Mexico City, Mexico
Major/class year:
Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering, with pre-med 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Global Humanitarian Alliance, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Chi Omega
What are your dreams and aspirations?
My dream has always been to be a doctor and to help as many people as I can with accessible medical technology.
Khadijah
Home state/Country:
Yonkers, NY
Major/class year:
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Engineering Ambassadors, Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering club, Step Team, National Society of Black Engineers and The Grand Challenge Scholars Program
What do you like best about WPI?
What I like best is the project based curriculum. Learning how to interact with people with different backgrounds gives me more experience on how the work field is operated. It provides me with other tools to learn besides taking exams.
Leshka
Home state/Country:
Portland, ME
Major/class year:
Mechanical Engineering 2022
Why did you choose to attend WPI?
I choose WPI for all the work they put in of supporting women in STEM. They have many opportunities for women and create a safe and supportive space for women to succeed in STEM.
Meron
Home state/Country:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Major/class year:
Chemical Engineering 2020
Activities/Hobbies:
Black Student Union, National Society of Black Engineers, International Student Council
What are your goals and aspirations?
My biggest dream is to help students see the beauty I saw in understanding chemistry and chemical engineering. I hope to someday open a non-profit laboratory and research facility for middle- and high school students in Ethiopia.
Marcelino
Home state/Country: 
San Antonio, Texas
Major/class year:
Computer Science 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Entrepreneurship, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Newman Club
What does it mean to attend WPI?
Attending WPI means that I can experience the viewpoints and knowledge of people from all over the world throughout just 4 short years.
Meena
Home state/Country:
Westborough, MA
Major/class year:
Aerospace Engineering 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
South Asian Student Association, Alden Voices, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Why did you choose to attend WPI?
I chose WPI for its focus on projects: from the IQP, that would give me the chance to go abroad and make a difference in the world, to the MQP, which is a chance to ultimately demonstrate what I have learned throughout my college career.
Natalia
Home state/Country: 
Manhattan, NY
Major/class year:
Computer Science 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Women’s Rowing, Student Alumni Society
What does attending WPI mean to you?
Being a WPI student means that I am able to learn about the things I love, with people who support and push me to be my best.
Sara
Home state/Country: 
Pittsford, NY
Major/class year:
Civil Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Varsity Women’s Basketball, American Society of Civil Engineers, Spikeball Club, Access
What are your goals and aspirations?
My goal is to graduate WPI as a better person than I began my career here. I hope to get my master’s in fire protection engineering and get a job helping the community.
Sophie
Home state/Country:
Rocky Hill, CT
Major/class year:
Mechanical Engineering 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
Women's Club Frisbee Team, Phi Sigma Sigma, Society of Women Engineers, Fitness Club
What does attending WPI mean to you?
Attending WPI means that I am surrounded by like minded individuals who want you to succeed.
Sreeshti
Home state/Country:
Arlington, MA
Major/class year:
Electrical and Computer Engineering 2021
Activities/Hobbies:
Public Relations: South Asian Student Association (SASA), Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE)
What do you love about WPI?
I love the diverse community in a small college where it is easier to form bonds with everyone including professors and staff at WPI.
Taylor
Home state/Country: 
Granby, CT
Major/class year:
Mechanical Engineering 2022
Activities/Hobbies:
Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, Society of Women Engineers
What do you like best about WPI?
My favorite thing about WPI is how welcoming everyone is; I have always felt accepted for who I am. Everyone at WPI is so supportive and looks out for one another.