Phil Mercado

Class of 2026
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: General Business
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland

What motivated you to become a ClarkLEADER?
I want to help the incoming class and give them as great of an experience as I had when was a freshman.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with new Maryland Engineering Students?
Put yourself out there, take as many opportunities as you can, and say yes to everything. Don't be afraid to have fun too.

What are some organizations or extracurricular activities you think new students should know about?
Terrapin Works - They are such a great resource and can help you with any project you are working on.

If you attended ClarkLEAD as a first-year student, what did you enjoy most about the event?
I enjoyed how friendly everyone was and learning about all the different organizations and clubs in the Clark School.