Four years ago, as a senior in high school, I was deciding where I wanted to go to college. I was between several different options around the country and made sure to visit each at least once. When I was admitted into the Robert H. Smith School of Business, I attended one of the admitted students days. They brought all the business school students into a room and told us everything that Maryland had to offer us. Then two members of QUEST recruiting came in and gave a pitch about a program that combined the business school, engineering school, and science school into one program. I made eye contact with my parents and we realized at that moment that I was coming to the University of Maryland.

Some QUEST Spring 2023 Graduates

I could not have asked for anything more from my QUEST experience. This community is by far the most driven and committed group of people I have seen at UMD. I am a firm believer that the more QUEST you have in your life, the more you are set up for success in the future. I wanted to meet even more QUEST students which is why I became involved in QUEST Press. Speaking to students, alumni, and members of the Quality Guild through this role has been everything I could have asked for. Not only do I get to meet more people in QUEST, but I also get to share stories with the QUEST community. You all have achieved so much and sharing that with the rest of the QUEST community is truly an honor.

My Cohort 36 BMGT/ENES490H team

I would like to take the time to also thank my fantastic QUEST Press staff. My co-lead, Sona Chudamani (Cohort 37), has been an amazing leader and I cannot imagine how this year would have gone without her. She is a talented writer and an amazing person I hope you all get the pleasure of meeting. 

I would also like to thank Bri Mathieu (Cohort 37) for all her work as webmaster. She is the one who always makes sure that our articles are professional and ready! Next, our staff writer, Annaika Taneja (Cohort 39), is an absolute pleasure to be around with and has a talent for writing (she is also a great choir singer)! 

QUESTPress Members at QUEST Formal!

Finally, I am proud to be passing the torch to Ananya Khanna (Cohort 39). The future of QUEST Press looks bright with you as our other lead. I can’t wait to read all the articles the team will be writing next year!