Michelle Liu

Dear Alumni and Future Alumni,

High school is no doubt the time of our lives when we can dabble in different sports, groups, and activities. The usual mentality, " I got the rest of my life to work so now's the time to play, have fun, and explore."

Los Altos Solar Vehicle Program and the Engineering Academy offered me more than just a line on my college application. My years with my team were no doubt filled with late nights of brainstorming, writing, and building. Team work is essential, sleepless nights common, but in the end the benefits were overwhelming.

I learned how to engage people. After all, as a teenager talking to big suits, it's a bit intimidating. As a team, I learned how to take our ideas and mesh them into something we were all proud about; something physical and beyond just papers. Most importantly, I learned about me, my strengths, weaknesses, and my passions.

It's been years since I was part of BYDV, but my experience can be seen still now, as I work as a journalist.

My advice to you, try it out. There's something for everyone and like my fellow alumni, our different career paths prove it. Whether you're interested in engineering, business, or the arts, you can benefit from LAAE.

Good Luck and have fun!

Yours Truly,
Michelle Liu
Class of 2000