{"id":5361,"date":"2022-11-17T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/?p=5361"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:40:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:40:36","slug":"student-spotlight-m-vanessa-moran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/2022\/11\/17\/student-spotlight-m-vanessa-moran\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: M. Vanessa Moran"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"breadcrumbs\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\">\r\n\t<!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.2.0 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.\" href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">Voiland College<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Voiland College Student Success.\" href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Voiland College Student Success<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"wsu-article-header \">\r\n\t<h1 class=\"wsu-article-header__title\">\r\n\t\tStudent Spotlight: <br>M. Vanessa Moran\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Washington State University&#8217;s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture stand out from the crowd for those looking to get a degree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask computer engineering major M. Vanessa Moran for her thoughts on what makes WSU such a special place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\" wsu-overlap wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n\t\t\n<div class=\" wsu-overlap__column\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wsu-image--style-framed\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-vcea\/uploads\/sites\/3466\/2022\/11\/M.-Vanessa-792x1056.jpg\" alt=\"M. 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The electrical engineering courses help me think outside the box but also to create long-lasting friendships with the people in my classes. As we move forward in our classes and careers, these connections can be so valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-font-size--large\">What made you decide to attend WSU? Why did you choose your major?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to come to WSU because of research! When I learned that WSU is research based, it was the perfect opportunity to explore new topics and possibly head to the Ph.D. track. It has always been my dream to receive my doctorate. Choosing my major was very hard. I went through many different avenues, but technology has always been an interest. I love how technology keeps evolving and I want to be a part of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-font-size--large\">Why would you recommend attending Washington State University? How have you benefitted by attending WSU?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I would recommend WSU because it is such a small community. The way that I get to interact with so many students on campus is amazing. I have benefitted in so many ways, especially through the programs that I have been a part of as they have led me to so many opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-font-size--large\">What has been your favorite class, club, or program that you&#8217;ve been involved with at WSU, and why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love all of my classes and clubs, but one of the opportunities that I get to participate in is LAUNCH. It&#8217;s very different than my engineering classes or programs, but I love how I get to connect with many different types of students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M. 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