How did LEAD impact your academic, professional, or social development and success?

LEAD has been pivotal in my success at Iowa State University first as a mentee and now a mentor. I have learned what it means to be a leader that benefits those around me by being a mentor. Furthermore, I have gained many opportunities as a mentee to network with professors, companies and alumni. – Majeste, Chemical Engineer

LEAD prepared me for what college would be like. I didn’t have to try as much in high school and LEAD helped push me to be a better student knowing that college is harder than high school. – Sheldon, Mechanical Engineer

Why did you choose to participate in LEAD?

I choose to participate in LEAD because I knew it would put me in places to meet engineers like me. As well as give me so many opportunities that I would not have had before. – Andrew, Computer Engineer

LEAD programs helped me adjust to college from high school, and since then is where I’ve met some of my closest friends. – Billie, Materials Engineer

Coming out of high school I was a little bit concerned about not being able to meet new friends. Lead provided me with a group of people who not only became friends but family. We study, relax, struggle, and succeed together. –  Sheldon, Mechanical Engineer