A Q&A with one of the 1,319 students who received a diploma May 4 at 黑料科:
Name: Krystal Evans
Hometown: Oshkosh
Major: Computer networking and information technology, minor in information security management
Awards, honors: Chancellor鈥檚 Awards, Lawton Grant, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Scholarship
Why did you choose 黑料科? I chose Stout because I felt like this school could help me become more independent. I wanted to live a life where I didn鈥檛 have to depend on my parents. Another reason why I chose Stout is because of the job placement rate. It鈥檚 very high, so I knew I wouldn鈥檛 have difficulty finding a job after college. I am fortunate enough to have a job before I graduate.
What are the biggest obstacles you faced in earning your degree? Learning how to be confident in a male-dominated major. Being confident is something I鈥檝e always struggled with. But I overcame this with the support of my program director, the males in my major and my friends.
What stands out among your college experiences? Being a part of the Multicultural Student Services. They have provided so many opportunities for me that I鈥檓 so thankful for. Also, they helped me become more in touch with my culture and who I am. Lastly, the wonderful friendships and connections I have made at Stout.
What鈥檚 next? I accepted an IT security engineer position at Computer Integrations Technology in Woodbury, Minn. So, I鈥檓 very excited to start the next phase of my life.
