My time at RPI has been one of growth and excitement. There is always a chance to learn more as I interact with professors, advisors, and fellow students. The Chemistry department is full of amazing people, constantly looking to collaborate and provide new opportunities. My fellow third-year Chemistry majors have become some of my closest friends on campus, as we pursue our academic interests together. Through our fantastic department, I have been researching as an undergraduate since my freshman year, and it becomes more exciting with every new day. RPI has presented me with amazing opportunities to be active in the lab that I never could have found elsewhere. I plan on pursuing my PhD in chemistry, and I have received the most encouragement from this department. When I'm not doing work for my classes or working in the lab, you'll likely find me outside. I'm known to spend my free time slacklining on the '86 field, reading in my hammock, or hiking at one of the nearby state parks. It's also likely that you'll find me with a cup of coffee in hand from one of Troy's quaint cafes. Thanks to them, I have become something of a latte connoisseur. The welcoming environment of RPI's campus has become a place that I am proud to call home, and I look forward to seeing what else it has to offer me as I move forward in my academic career.