It may be early in the semester, but Commencement will be here before we know it. Many High Point University seniors 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: Nick Franty
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major: Franty will graduate with a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration, with a minor in Sales, on May 7.
Post-graduation plans: Franty accepted a position as a Sales Representative at Liberty Mutual Insurance in Raleigh, North Carolina.
How HPU helped you get there: “High Point University provided me with an exceptional environment where I could grow professionally and personally while finding my sense of purpose and passion in life. The Professional Sales Club awarded me opportunities to translate lessons beyond the classroom into a real-world setting and excel in my field of choice and gain experience most college students will not be exposed to. I used Career Services to build an outstanding resume that resulted in many companies calling me at sales competitions and asking to interview me.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “My most impactful mentor at HPU was Professor Larry Quinn. Professor Quinn gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and showed me how to achieve my potential in a sales environment. He was always around to pick me up when I was down and he helped me find a career path that I am so proud to follow. I have never seen someone as dedicated to helping students as Professor Quinn.“
Most impactful moment at HPU: “My most impactful moment was placing second at a nationally-ranked sales competition event; Professor Quinn coached me and spent many late nights helping me refine my skills and I was so happy that I could achieve that honor for Professor Quinn to reflect what an outstanding mentor he is to me.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Get involved on campus. I know how uncomfortable it might seem, but when you jump in and dedicate yourself to making an impact at this school I promise that you will be rewarded.”