Areas of Interest at SCU and Leavey: Within the Leavey School of Business, I am interested in the intersection between entrepreneurship and social impact. Ever since high school, I have had the goal of using my business skills contribute to solving social issues, resulting in my passion for social entrepreneurship. As I dive deeper into the different business applications and take part in my LSB involvments and classes, I hope to go into consulting or sales after graduation.
What are your SCU and Leavey activities/general hobbies: Some of my favorite things to do at SCU is take advantage of our beautiful campus and resources. I love doing my homework in Mission Gardens when the weather is nice, and utilizing the MPR in Malley to practice dance. Within LSB, I love getting involved in different organizations and leadership roles, such as Alpha Kappa Psi and Women in Business. Outside of that, I am involved in organizations and on campus jobs such as The Career Center and Residence Life.
What internship/employment opportunities have you taken advantage of at Leavey? During my freshman year summer, I interned with Linda Mar Ventures, which is a Venture Capital started by two LSB students! Through this role, I got hands-on-experience and a great idea of how a career in sales might look like. I also love to attend professional workshops, alumni panels, and recruiter networking events to strengthen my professional skills and grow my professional network using the events LSB hosts.
Favorite Leavey Class and Why? My favorite LSB class has been Contemporary Business Issues, or BUSN 70. This was the first LSB core class I took at SCU, and I loved how we got exposure to all elements of the business world, like accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. This class solidified my interest in economics.
What made you choose to attend Leavey? I chose to attend the Leavey School of Business because of numerous reasons. I appreciated how tight knit the alumni network is, and how willing alumni are to help current students professionally. In addition, I wanted a business school with smaller class sizes, as I work best in an intimate classroom environment where professors can have more chances to help their students succeed. Lastly, I know LSB was the place I wanted to be because of the people that attend SCU. Everyone is extremely welcoming, uplifting, and supportive of your goals, both professional and personal.
What advice you wish you had while applying to college? Reflect on and decide which aspects of college matter to you the most, and choose schools based off of that.