Following is a Q&A with one of the 763 students who received a diploma Dec. 15 at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minn.
Major: Applied social science, concentration in history and political science, minor in economics
Awards, honors: Samuel E. Wood Medallion, Chancellor's Award
Why did you choose ºÚÁÏ¿Æ? I was attracted to the small class sizes and polytechnic nature of instruction. It is also close to home.
What are the biggest obstacles you faced in earning your degree? Being a working student was a huge challenge for me, especially in my earlier years of college when I was becoming more independent and starting to live on my own off campus.
What stands out among your college experiences? I got involved in my campus, and it has given me many opportunities both socially and academically. I found a great program and great peers and mentors who helped me to learn and grow during my time in college.
What’s next? In January I will be starting my career working as a paraplanner for Blue Granite Wealth-Raymond James, a small wealth management firm in Eau Claire. I am excited to stay in this beautiful area of Wisconsin, and I also look forward to applying the many skills I have learned from my degree in the real world.
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