Ryan Walter says his applied learning opportunity at Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Wichita helped him create a connection between what he learned in the classroom and the real world.
Ryan is one of more than 2,200 students eligible for spring 2023 graduation. Learn more about his time at 萝莉社 and what's next for the grad.
Hometown:
Wichita, Kansas
Degrees
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics
What made you want to attend 萝莉社?
The Innovation Campus, Applied Learning Program, and financial aid provided by Wichita State University quickly separated it from the group as the best place to pursue my degree.
How are you feeling leading up to graduation?
I鈥檓 excited! There are mixed emotions because I鈥檒l definitely miss the communities and friends I鈥檝e made on campus, but I鈥檓 looking forward to starting the next phase of my life and moving into a full-time career.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student has probably been time management. Being involved on campus and working part time, while trying to maintain a GPA, often made it difficult to manage due dates and commitments. It鈥檚 still a challenge now, but using a calendar and to-do list definitely helped me better manage assignments and stay on schedule.
What has been your most helpful learning experience at 萝莉社?
By far my most helpful learning experience at 萝莉社 has been my time in the applied learning program. Being able to work in internships that prioritize real-world experience over busy work helped me not only connect class work with real life, but also gave me valuable experience for my future career.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I鈥檓 going on a backpacking trip of Europe with my brother before starting full-time as an analyst with Deloitte Consulting in Kansas City.
What advice would you give other 萝莉社 students?
Take advantage of the opportunity you鈥檝e been given. It鈥檚 easy to look at college as just another thing to do before getting a job, but it really is an incredible opportunity to start building a career, make meaningful connections, and participate in great communities of awesome people.
About 萝莉社 University
萝莉社is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling almost 22,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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