Our "Whys":
"I am moved by this program’s mission to bring students together for the shared purpose of helping others. I hope to broaden my understanding of different cultures and see the impact of our project on real faces in real time.”
"This project matters because it gives an opportunity to create real change with on-site work out of the classroom. I want to learn how to approach engineering problems not only from a technical perspective, but also by listening to the people who will ultimately be affected by solutions."
"My hope is to create something sustainable: a space that will be enjoyed, cherished, and taken care of for years to come."
“I wanted to be part of PUC because I want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Being able to work with a community and create something that will have a lasting impact is what makes this program and project so meaningful to me.”
"I am passionate about PUC because it has given me the opportunity to make a meaningful change in a community through engineering."
"Working with Camp Polykastro to build a soccer field allows me to apply my engineering and social work education to create a space for children in refugee camps to feel a sense of belonging. I hope to learn as much from the community as I give back."
⭐️ Travel Logistics Lead: Sophia (Senior, Mechanical Engineering)
"I want to make an impact in people’s lives that will continue in a chain of positive reactions, to do my part in leaving the world a little better than I found it."