Spotlight: Elise Buzzell

A Data-Based College Decision Paid Off

Elise took her college search seriously—creating a spreadsheet that included things like ROI (return on investment), sticker price and average merit, distance away, job placement, and average starting salary, among many other things. Tech came on top for a lot of things, including finances, even though it was an out-of-state option.

"Through my list of 35 colleges, Tech consistently placed on the top of all of the categories. So the logical choice was Tech—it just happened to also be a school with a rowing club, a distance away where I can still drive but my parents won't come up and surprise me on a weekend, and offered enough scholarships."

A software engineering major, Elise is also a member of Tech's Rowing Club, and finds time for other interests including reading, exploring the outdoors, and being involved in Michigan Tech Broomball—where she plays goalie on the rowing club team and manages the broomball league's social media.

Learn more about Elise's experiences on campus and on the water.

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