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  • Sarah Evers: Finding Clarity Through Data: A Path from Exploration to Analytics

    Through exploring different courses at Santa Clara University, Sarah Evers, discovered her passion of Economics and data analytics that reshaped her academic and career goals. From switching majors to pursuing the 4+1 Master’s Program in Business Analytics, her journey highlights the value of curiosity, exploration, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

  • Grace O'Hara: Unexpected Paths: How Santa Clara Helped Me Connect My Passions

    By following both long-held goals and unexpected new interests, Grace has built a unique college experience at Santa Clara—combining sports business aspirations, career center mentorship, and international studies. Her story encourages students to embrace curiosity, pursue opportunities, and allow the unknown to broaden their personal and professional horizons.

  • Nalia Ahsan: A Small School with Big Community

    Naila Ahsan was initially worried that a smaller college wouldn’t have a strong social scene, but quickly found Santa Clara to be welcoming and inclusive. By joining clubs like Intandesh, Women in Business, and Alpha Kappa Psi, she made close friends, stayed connected to their culture, and built professional skills. Overall, she discovered a vibrant campus life with plenty of opportunities to get involved.

  • Ethan Rackliff: Managing Stress, Finding Balance

    Starting college can make it feel like success means joining every club, attending every event, and constantly staying busy. In this blog, Ethan reflects on how overcommitting during his first year at Santa Clara taught me the importance of balance, intentionality, and focusing on what truly matters.

  • Rishi Dhawan: Start Early, Ask Often: Making the Most of SCU’s Alumni Network

    Santa Clara University’s alumni network is one of the most valuable resources students have. From coffee chats to career fairs, alumni are often eager to offer advice, share opportunities, and help students navigate recruiting. Rishi Dhawan’s biggest advice to underclassmen: reach out early, come prepared, and don’t be afraid to ask.