Engineering Diplomats
Engineering Diplomats are student leaders who help Whitacre College of Engineering students explore global experiences, ask questions and learn from peers who have studied, interned, researched or served abroad.
What They Do
Diplomats assist the college in promoting international programs through information sessions, workshops and peer advising opportunities.
Where to Find Them
Engineering Diplomats are available in Holden Hall Room 103 during the academic year.
When to Visit
Students can stop by Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic year to ask questions and learn more.
Student Peer Advisors
These students have international experience and can help you think through destinations, timelines, preparation and what it is really like to take your engineering education abroad.
Nathan Wilson
- Hometown: Whitehouse, Texas
- Major: Chemical Engineering
- Graduation: May 2020
- Countries: Canada, Costa Rica, England, Scotland, Australia
- Interests: Making music, sports, cooking, hunting and fly fishing
Anya Sumanth
- Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
- Major: Computer Engineering
- Graduation: May 2024
- Countries: Ireland, UK, Hungary, Germany, Mexico, Egypt, UAE, India
- Interests: Art, nature, animals, programming and problem solving
Matthew Cochran
- Hometown: Childress, Texas
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Graduation: May 2024
- Countries: Costa Rica, the Philippines
- Interests: Basketball, Tech hoops, art and filmmaking
Luis Acosta
- Hometown: Houston, Texas
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Graduation: May 2024
- Countries: Spain and France
- Interests: Challenges
Nasser Marquez
- Hometown: El Paso, Texas
- Major: Computer Engineering
- Graduation: May 2023
- Countries: Spain and Greece
- Interests: Fitness and cooking
Omar Abdelwahed
- Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Graduation: Spring 2024
- Countries: UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, Netherlands, Italy, France, UK
- Interests: Soccer, tech and aeronautics
Jay Hodge
- Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Graduation: December 2024
- Countries: New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and France
- Interests: Fishing, basketball and robotics
Cavan Natal
- Hometown: McKinney, Texas
- Major: Computer Science
- Graduation: Spring 2024
- Countries: Ireland, England, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain
- Interests: Traveling, photography, thrifting and collecting football cards
Bryanna Perales
- Hometown: Houston, Texas
- Major: Computer Engineering
- Graduation: December 2023
- Countries: Costa Rica, Mexico
- Interests: Traveling, driving and learning about ancient history
Eliszabeth Van
- Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Graduation: May 2025
- Countries: Canada, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam
Lydia Wilde
Kunal Garg
Ask a Diplomat About Going Global
Stop by during office hours or connect with the Global Experiences team to learn more about programs, timelines and next steps.
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
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