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Nathan Gunderson

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Robotics
  • Running
  • Weightlifting
  • Reading

Reading

  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Christianity

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I am a first-year college student at Oregon State University majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I intend to graduate with my Bachelor's Degree at age 19, get married, and move to Boston, where my girlfriend is currently attending Harvard. I am driven, a quick learner, and committed to ethical excellence in everything I do. Beyond work and school, some of my hobbies are running, reading, working out, playing ultimate frisbee, getting coffee with friends, and playing the piano for worship. Another part of my identity is Type One Diabetes. I was diagnosed at age 5, and though it is not easy, I am thankful for the condition, because it has taught me great discipline and responsibility. My current dream career is working with renewable energy generation, because this would allow me to work outside and help the environment. I'm very aware of the problems caused by global warming, but I believe that people are developing excellent solutions, and I want to be a part of it. My ultimate goal in life is not to make a name for myself; I care most about who I become and how my life impacts people. I certainly plan to do excellent work, but my character and personal effect on the people I interact with will always matter more to me than my professional achievement.

Education

Oregon State University

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

Baker Early College

High School

2022 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Majors of interest:
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Desired degree modality:
Hybrid, Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • I started a yard work business at age 11 and consistently did work for 2-3 clients until moving to college

    Environmental Services · Self-Employed

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2025

  • Peer Tutor

    Education · Lane Community College

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • CSR/Shift Manager

    Food Production · Domino's Pizza

    Jan 2023 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
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