Luis David Fernandez Vasquez — Colombia
Civil Engineering, Ph.D.
Luis shows us how you can overcome all types of challenges in our journey and has this advice for students "Be patient with yourselves as the graduate school implies multiple changes in your life."
Q
What is a word describing Purdue University: College of Engineering?
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Inspiring.
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What is one fictional character you relate with; describing you and your relation with COE?
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Batman
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What is particularly special about Purdue University for you?
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Its cultural diversity combined with a high-quality education.
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Biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
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Dropping all my courses during the Spring of 2022 due to a mental health crisis. I overcame it with the incredible suppor of my advisor, the CAPS services, the church I go to, my family, and my friends.
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What is your favorite activity?
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Cooking.
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What are your future career aspirations?
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Work as a consultant for a company in the research, development and innovation areas.
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What is your advice for prospective students?
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Be patient with yourselves as the graduate school implies multiple changes in your life.