Lauren Peck

When looking for a college, I wanted to go to a technical school. I wanted a hands-on program where most of class was spent in the lab. I also wanted a college that was helpful with finding internships and with finding a post-graduation job. Penn College met all my requirements.

I am most excited about the avionics portion of my major. Avionics are the electrical systems of an aircraft including communication and navigation. I have an interest in electricity and communications because in the Air Force, I am a radio frequency technician. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and getting more in depth into electronic systems.

It was a childhood dream to work on aircraft, but I never thought that it would be a reality. I toured the hangar at a Penn College Open House and instantly felt confident in my major choice. After being in aviation classes for the first few weeks of my first semester, we were already hands-on in the labs. I know aviation maintenance is the career path for me because I look forward to each day of class. It is a challenging and demanding program, but I am excited to pursue aviation as a career.

My dream job is to become a Combat Systems Officer in the Air Force. With a degree in aviation maintenance, I plan on commissioning. Combat System Officers are mission commanders for the weapons, navigation, electronic warfare, and communication systems in the Air Force’s aircraft. Aviation maintenance, along with avionics, will be extremely helpful with this job as it will allow me to understand the aircraft and its systems better.

I would tell them that it is an awesome school that cares about its students. All the professors that I have had so far have been great. They have been helpful with any questions that I have had about the major or with questions about college in general. Penn College has unique programs that you cannot get elsewhere.

I want to thank all of you for your generous donations to the college. Because of donations, I am getting real-life experience that I wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. Thank you for investing in me and my future and for helping me and so many other students achieve their dreams.