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The Class of 2025 member, who enjoys putting on a pair of skis or hopping on a snowmobile in the winter, is a huge fan of the experiential learning opportunities Alvernia affords students right from the start of their college career.
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As a youth, Thomas was always attracted to building things and working with his hands. Though he isn鈥檛 sure exactly what facet of engineering he will pursue post-college, he does know that he will be prepared for whatever career he chooses because of what he鈥檚 learned at Alvernia.
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