Meet Heisen

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Hong Kong, China

Why did you choose Cornell and/or Cornell Engineering?
I chose Cornell for both the depth and breadth of knowledge and network that I gain access to as a Cornell engineer. With 8 undergraduate colleges, each filled with classmates and professors excelling in their own fields, I am able to expand my academic horizons beyond my own field of study, collaborate in interdisciplinary projects at a high level, and learn from each of their perspectives. All the while engaging in high level research within my field of robotics. ​

What is your favorite thing about Cornell and/or Cornell Engineering?
The plethora of opportunities for hands-on learning, ranging from research labs to student-run project teams to personal projects in the Maker Lab!

How did you get involved outside the classroom?
Depends on the activity. You usually get involved in research by reaching out to the PI/professor of your lab of interest. There are application timelines each semester for student project teams, and club fest for student clubs.