"[I took classes like] Materials for Mechanical Engineers, Energy Systems and Power Engineering, Macromolecular Engineering: Networks and Gels, Biofluiddynamics, and Computational Methods for Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer Problems. MIT prepared me by giving me a mindset of getting things done. I was never overwhelmed by work or concerned about my ability to meet the expectations of my classes. Additionally, I took the opportunity to travel all around Switzerland and Europe and engage with the world around me as MIT has taught me to do. I became much more independent and certainly improved my ability to problem solve. The other students at ETH had very different views of the world and it was very interesting getting to talk to them about how they see different issues."
Aquila's Story
Aquila Simmons '23, mechanical engineering and theater arts major did a study abroad program in ETH Zurich in the mechanical engineering program.
There is no equivalent exposure to the world quite like going out and living somewhere new, in a different country, with different people, with different perspectives to share. ETH is a great school and a fantastic academic opportunity. I learned that I am more resilient and more capable than I knew and that I love meeting new people and trying to understand how they see the world.Aquila Simmons '23
Major & Class Year
Mechanical Engineering & Theater Arts '23
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
MISTI Program
Study Abroad
MISTI Host
ETH Zurich