To help address this situation in the country, Universidad ORT Uruguay the Competitive Scholarship Fund: Women since 2018—an 80% scholarship to pursue one of the following degree programs: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering.
This time, the winner of the Women's Scholarship was Julieta Baccino, a prospective student at Electrical Engineering.
In this interview, he tells us why he chose that career path and what his expectations are for the new year.
Which high school did you attend?
To the Uruguayan-Argentine Institute (IUA) in Punta del Este. In my senior year, I took the Physics and Mathematics track.
What are you most excited about when it comes to starting college?
I’m excited to settle into a new routine. Since I’m from a small town, this means facing new challenges, like living on my own in a bigger city. I’m also interested in meeting people who share my interests.
What are your expectations for this year?
My first goal is to finish the year with strong academic performance so I can keep this scholarship. I’m also really looking forward to in-person classes so I can build stronger connections with the university, my professors, and my classmates.
Why did you choose Electrical Engineering?
I chose this major because of two of my biggest interests: automotive engineering and renewable energy. I hope to work with electric or hybrid cars, and I’d also be interested in working on self-sustaining buildings.