Recent December graduates of High Point University are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the Class of 2016:
Name: Nathan Cheung
Hometown: Camas, Washington
Major: Cheung graduated with a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration in December.
Post-graduation plans: Cheung accepted a position as a TradeDesk Analyst at Colonial Funding Group in Southlake, Texas. In his position, he will manage the company’s trading desk, supervise its virtual assistants, and learn new skills as an analyst for real estate mortgage notes. Cheung previously completed an internship for Colonial Funding Group, which led to his full-time offer.
How HPU helped you get there: “A great deal of the credit for this is due to the professionalism and skills that I have learned and experienced during my years at High Point University. My experience at HPU has allowed me to learn and grow as a business professional. In addition to academic education, HPU also provided resources for me to learn about life skills. The resources were career development, school events, clubs, classes taught by Dr. Nido Qubein and the steakhouse to name a few. Specific examples of life skills gained were communication skills, proper business attire and how to present oneself in a business environment. HPU also emphasized that learning does not end after leaving HPU, but learning is a continual process throughout life.“
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “I would have to say the most impactful mentor would have to be Dr. David Little. Dr. Little was my academic adviser and teacher for all four years. He has given me great advise on my career path and classes.“
Most impactful moment at HPU: “My most impactful moment at HPU was during my last semester when I attended the CEO Conference sponsored by the Entrepreneurship Club. I started out not knowing anyone in the club but ended up making long lasting friendships and connecting with very successful like-minded students and business leaders. I was also given the opportunity to be a moderator for a guest speaker at the conference.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Try to use Career and Professional Development early to develop a career path before graduation and join a club that interests you. Making connections with the teachers and other students outside the classroom can open more opportunities and aid in professional growth.”