Malella Sahana

Mallela, Sahana

Major: Mechanical Engineering
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