A Blend of Architecture and Engineering Helps NJIT Scholar Land in Project Management
Following graduation from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Hilsson 洛杉矶 will start working at general contracting firm Burns & 麦克唐纳作为建筑协调员.
What helped him get there was a tremendous work ethic, 他从父母那里继承的, and an interest in both architecture and engineering. Indeed, he’s earning a dual bachelor’s in architecture and construction management technology.
课堂外, 洛杉矶, who’s a native of the Dominican Republic, 兼职做学生导师, 建筑业实习, joined the NJIT chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and served as a range coach and secretary for the Archery Club. 他把这些经历归功于, insightful professors and the support of NJIT’s 教育机会计划 as keys to becoming a diligent student and a proud member of the Class of 2024.
What led you to double-major in architecture and engineering technology?
As I progressed through architecture school, I began to develop new perspectives on life and what I wanted to do, leading me to lean more toward engineering technology. Although my line of work is more along the project management side of construction, I still value heavily what I learned in architecture and engineering as it not only allowed me to understand more perspectives and documents, but it also conditioned me to become a hard worker and great public speaker.
最好的教授建议?
Take advantage of opportunities to move forward and work hard while you can because work isn't always going to be as available as it is now (Adjunct Instructor Paul Toscarelli).
What skills did you develop while interning at Whiting-Turner?
I learned about the fundamentals of working for a general contractor, including how to review and read different kinds of submittals and shop drawings as well as the essentials of writing contracts. Also, communications techniques and terminology that I’ll use at Burns & 麦克唐奈.
在这里最好的一点是 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers?
The sense of belonging, especially after meeting so many established professionals in my field. This comfort allowed me to prosper and make all kinds of connections that proved to be useful later on. 事实上, one of the professionals who I met within SHPE during my freshman year was a project manager for Burns & 麦克唐奈, and she ended up being the same person who interviewed me when I applied for a full-time position.
大学怎么样 教育机会计划 帮助你?
EOP served as the main guide during my time at NJIT and was a support system for me financially and in some instances emotionally. Not only did EOP give me a job that I could manage during my tough semesters, but the advisors listened to my complaints and gave me some of the best advice I could have ever received in my time of need. 最重要的是, EOP gave me the head start that I needed to acclimate to college through its summer program. My parents never went to college and hardly even finished high school, so having a professional team and a supportive community helped me become a diligent student.
Where in the Dominican Republic did you grow up?
I was born in Santiago de los Caballeros. 在我很小的时候, I would spend my time there and at my grandparent's house in Los Bueyes, 但不幸的是, 但这并没有持续很长时间. I moved to New Jersey when I was four but would return often to see family and still grow up within the rich culture there.
What do international students bring to NJIT?
知识、多样性和文化. Without these factors, my experience here would have been bland and not as eye-opening. Being someone from a country with a consistent outlook on life, I was astonished and changed when I was exposed to different ways of thinking that broadened my understanding of the world around me.
你父母是做什么工作的?
My father is a salesman and delivery man for corner stores around the Trenton area and my mom works as a secretary. Growing up I would occasionally work alongside my father, developing my communication skills and learning what it takes to keep the lights on. 也就是说, I mainly grew up with my mother who throughout my childhood worked anywhere she could — from cleaning to public service.
你从他们身上学到了什么?
From my father, I learned integrity, strength and good public presence. 来自我母亲, 我学会了奉献, a yearning for improvement and most importantly, a strong desire to make the world a better place for future generations.