The SWE.et Life
SWE Members from left to right: Camie Canestrino, Aleeza Huraira and Jasmine Kurian
In a recent conversation, three members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) explained why they joined the club and what they continue to get out of their membership.
Aleeza Huraira, president of the SWE and a third-year computer engineering student, explained that she joined the organization to overcome feelings of loneliness and make new friends. She also shared that the club played a key role in helping her secure an internship with a semiconductor company in the summer of 2023. “The opportunity at Advantest in 2023 gave me my first technical experience within a company and allowed me to leverage that role to step up into a higher one at Uber this past summer,” explained Aleeza.
Jasmine Kurian, a third-year computer engineering major who transferred from Bakersfield Community College, sought advice from a family friend, an alumnus, before making the decision to transfer to SJSU. “She gave me one piece of advice, and that was to make sure I join SWE, which is a testament to how wonderful this club is,” said Jasmine. As a transfer student, coming to a four-year university can be daunting, especially being so far from home, but Jasmine found a sense of community, belonging, and an increased sense of confidence through her affiliation with SWE.
Camie Canestrino, SWE’s Evening with Industry director and second-year aerospace engineering student, joined SWE in 2023 because she was determined to join an SJSU club. Camie’s decision to join the club was highly influenced by meeting Charlie Warner, president of the club in 2023. According to Camie, Charlie was really convincing and charismatic about why SWE is a great club. The club has enabled Camie to create new friendships and also grow professionally. “The resume events, and encouragement to go out and seek opportunities, helped me get my upcoming internship with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). SWE creates a wonderful and uplifting environment,” said Camie. The NRO is a part of the U.S. Space Command and is responsible for designing, building, launching, and maintaining intelligence satellites. Camie is on track to have her NRO internship start in the summer of 2025.
While the W in the SWE name stands for women, the club welcomes individuals from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and genders. In other words, SWE is for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally. To learn more about SWE, their events, and about becoming a member, visit the club’s website. SWE is currently looking for new officers, which is a great opportunity to improve your leadership skills and become more proficient professionally.
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