Sam

As a former Poway High student, Sam attended UCSD and was a member of the Triton’s Track and Field team. He says that some of his best friends were made from joining the team, and it has given him a great opportunity to network. Sam also participated in Cru, an on campus ministry where he was able to travel with a team to Puerto Rico for a missions trip.

When we asked Sam what he loved about UCSD he shared “I love the location, the people, and the academics. The weather is always great and I can nearly walk to the beach to go surfing. If you get involved, there are tons of fun and intelligent people to meet. Plus there are a lot of fun places in San Diego, lots of people to meet, and plenty of companies to work for after graduation. UCSD is a rigorous school and I've felt challenged throughout my whole career here. It definitely isn't easy, but I feel well prepared for a career in engineering.”

Sam is currently a Technical Intern at Northrop Grumman. He told us that he loves the responsibility he’s given in the role. One of his first tasks as an intern was an individual project that he was trusted to complete on his own. Since that project’s successful completion, he’s been working as a manufacturing engineering intern designing tools for fabrication. One of the best things about working at Northrop Grumman is how they treat interns like full time employees, they respect and trust their interns and give them the tools to grow from the experience.

We loved working with Sam, and we are so excited that he’s attended a school he loved, and now has found an internship that will lead him to great things. Sam, we wish you all the best as you graduate and head into the workforce!