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==Who am I==
 
==Who am I==
 
My name is Adan Cortez-Perez and I come from Phoenix, AZ. I am a current undergraduate, class of 2025, attending Duke University, intending to pursue a major in the field of Civil Engineering, specifically structural engineering.
 
My name is Adan Cortez-Perez and I come from Phoenix, AZ. I am a current undergraduate, class of 2025, attending Duke University, intending to pursue a major in the field of Civil Engineering, specifically structural engineering.
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==Name Pronunciation==
 
==Name Pronunciation==
 
There are many ways my name could be pronounced; however, I would prefer to be called as Adan Cortez ("EYY-den KOR-tez"). I have never actually used a nickname in my life, but I would be open to any new acronyms for my name.
 
There are many ways my name could be pronounced; however, I would prefer to be called as Adan Cortez ("EYY-den KOR-tez"). I have never actually used a nickname in my life, but I would be open to any new acronyms for my name.
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* Playing Tennis
 
* Playing Tennis
 
* Playing Soccer
 
* Playing Soccer
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==Community service==
 
==Community service==
 
I strongly believe in paying it forward to others, for today we help them so that tomorrow they help us. I have been involved in a variety of community service programs that include:
 
I strongly believe in paying it forward to others, for today we help them so that tomorrow they help us. I have been involved in a variety of community service programs that include:
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* Landscaping
 
* Landscaping
 
* Truss Services
 
* Truss Services
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==Grand Challenge of Engineering==

Revision as of 14:07, 28 September 2021

Who am I

My name is Adan Cortez-Perez and I come from Phoenix, AZ. I am a current undergraduate, class of 2025, attending Duke University, intending to pursue a major in the field of Civil Engineering, specifically structural engineering.

Name Pronunciation

There are many ways my name could be pronounced; however, I would prefer to be called as Adan Cortez ("EYY-den KOR-tez"). I have never actually used a nickname in my life, but I would be open to any new acronyms for my name.

Hobbies

Outside of school, I am involved in a variety of different extracurricular activities that include:

  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Playing Chess
  • Playing Tennis
  • Playing Soccer

Community service

I strongly believe in paying it forward to others, for today we help them so that tomorrow they help us. I have been involved in a variety of community service programs that include:

  • St. Mary's Food Bank
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank/Shelter
  • Helping Hands

Work Experience

I tend to learn the best in a hands-on learning environment, especially when it comes to work. I have been given the opportunity to learn new skills throughout my jobs that include:

  • Swap N' Meet Vendor
  • Party House Rentals
  • Landscaping
  • Truss Services

Grand Challenge of Engineering