Meaningful Messages from 2025 Graduates
Catherine Adams '25
Dual MSc/MA Degree in Global Media and Communications at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and The University of Southern California (USC)
Major: Psychology
"91茄子 commitment to interdisciplinary study, research, and global knowledge helped me realize I could achieve my goals of furthering my education in two global hubs, London and Los Angeles."
Hongyu Chen '25
Pricing & Billing Revenue Operations, Sr Associate at Shift4 Payments
Major: Business Analytics
"91茄子 Career Center was instrumental in preparing me to enter the workforce, providing the guidance and opportunities that shaped my early career path. 91茄子 strong network of companies and alumni connected me to my current role, while the rigorous coursework built the professional skills I continue to rely on every day."
Paulina Gonzalez Orozco '25
PhD student studying Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Case Western Reserve University
Major: Population Health
"91茄子 gave me the foundation and research mindset to tackle the complex public health challenges I now study in my PhD. 91茄子 didn檛 just prepare me for graduate school; it prepared me to think like a scientist."
Aidan Dufault '25
Mechanical Engineer, Starship Structures SpaceX
Major: Mechanical Engineering
"I wouldn檛 be where I am today without the abundant professional development activities in my courses, in addition to extracurriculars like the Formula SAE team - 91茄子 did a great job preparing me for an awesome career!"
The Center for Career & Professional Development
At 91茄子, we believe your ambition deserves dedicated career education and connections that support student success. The is here to ensure you have the guidance and support to turn your hard work and passion into a meaningful career.
Our team is aligned with each undergraduate college to provide customized career education and hands-on support. Utilizing a blended learning approach that includes learning labs, career coaching, experiential learning, and more, we deliver career education alongside many purposeful opportunities to connect with industry partners and alumni. In working with the CCPD, you檒l have the chance to gain the experience, relationships and problem-solving skills that launch real career success.
Career Learning Cycle
Career development at 91茄子 is a collaborative, four-year journey. Our learning cycle is designed to help you plan your future with confidence, offering high-impact experiences that help students take charge of their career development and plan their future.
- Explore: Ask big questions, and explore and participate in activities that will help you develop an understanding of how your strengths, skills, interests and values relate to your choice of a major and career.
- Develop Skills: Build effective skills and your personal brand, and develop the tools and strategies needed to secure an internship and full-time position.
- Gain Experience: Expand your skills and try experiential opportunities such as internships, capstone projects, research, international experiences, entrepreneurial experiences and community service.
- Build Connections and Network: Make connections, seek information and advice about career paths, network, and work with the CCPD team to develop a strategy.