Caller of the Month: February
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Name: Troy Foster
Age: 21
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Chesterfield, MI
Favorite Calling Pool: Lybunts
Why did you choose to come to Michigan Tech?I love the snow and I wanted to get out of the city.
What made you decide/want to work in university fundraising and philanthropic efforts? I wanted a job that would get me out of my comfort zone and more comfortable talking with people.
Favorite past time in Houghton? Sailing, until the Portage Canal freezes, then broomball.
Favorite Season? Why? Winter, nothing is like walking through a blizzard to get to class and going sledding during break at work.
Favorite Food? Mom's Chicken and Rice
What is the website you visit most? Hockeyfights.com
Dream job after graduation? Sailboat design
How about favorite class at Tech and favorite professor/instructor. Integrated Design and Manufacturing with Michael Lacourt.
Also, what's the most important thing you have learned so far, since working in at TechLine?
How to speak to someone you've never met before and hold a conversation with them!

