Name: Laura Puentes
Class: 2019
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Major: BME
Concentration, if any: Pre-Med
Why did you apply to be a student ambassador?
To have a positive impact on my favorite school.
What advice would you offer to new engineering students?
Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize!!! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with all of the new experiences that come with college, which includes academics.
What do you feel is unique about being a student at UM College of Engineering?
You automatically have a niche within the school. The moment you and another engineering student are in a room, you will quickly find a friend.
What did you learn at CoE that has helped you in your position?
I have learned how diverse the University of Miami is; it has helped me in welcoming prospective students to the U.
Which College student organization stands out to you and why?
Right now, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is the organization that stands out the most due to its incorporation of many different concentrations and its traveling component.
What do you feel you are getting out of this position?
I am getting hands-on experience with new UM students.
Why has this been a good experience for you?
So far, I have liked this experience because I am able to show my love for the CoE.
What did you do during your summer 2017 break?
This summer I interned for the residents department of Holtz Children’s Hospital. I also shadowed an anesthesiologist in Buffalo, New York.