Sahana Mallela
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Poughquag, NY
Hometown: Poughquag, NY
Why did you choose Pitt?
I liked the first year engineering program and getting the chance to choose my discipline after a year of exposure to the different disciplines. In addition, I loved that campus was right in the middle of the city and the chance to explore was so available.
Advice for First-Year Engineering Students
Always say hi to each other! You are all in the same boat, adjusting to a completely new world.
Extracurricular Involvement and Other Campus Jobs
Currently - Theta Tau (professional engineering fraternity) Previously - High Voltage Club Frisbee Team and Makerspace Mentor
Plans for the Future
Unsure as of now but hoping to be in a sustainability sector