Coming from the Central Valley city of Bakersfield, CA, Garrett Miller is currently in his second year at San Jose State University, pursuing a major in Computer Engineering. From a young age, Garrett was drawn to engineering because of its natural fit for unraveling challenges. "Growing up, I always loved solving problems, and engineering, at its core, is all about solving problems,” Garrett reflects. "As engineers, we are given a problem, and it's our job to find a working and reliable solution to benefit ourselves and others." His passion grew even more when engineering programs were offered during middle and high school, nurturing his love for the field. When the time came to choose a university, SJSU's College of Engineering stood out as it allowed him to connect with the experts in the field more closely. As it is for  many aspiring college students, financial constraints proved challenging, especially in the Bay Area. "It’s no secret that living in San José isn’t cheap, espec...