HPU graduates are leading 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 at one extraordinary member of the Class of 2023:
Name: Aidan Dennis
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina
Major: Entrepreneurship
Post-graduation plans: Dennis joins Cisco Systems through the Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP). In this role, he will learn the ins and outs of Cisco’s software and services and how to properly sell them.
How HPU helped you get there:
“HPU’s dedication to helping students learn life skills and how to best present oneself helped me be confident in all my interviews and previous internships. Being in an inspiring environment at HPU, where everyone is striving and competing for jobs, motivated me. When I saw my friends land a job or internship it pushed me to do the same.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU:
“Kathy Elliott, professor of the practice of entrepreneurship and director of the Entrepreneurship Center, was my most impactful mentor and teacher. I had my first class with her my freshman year, and she immediately made me feel at home. She always pushed me to learn more and gave me the support to do so. She gave me a new perspective on the importance of education and continued learning.”
Most impactful moment at HPU:
“My most impactful moment at HPU was when I started my first company. I was worried about what people would think about me starting a business, but the moment I took that leap of faith I found nothing but tremendous support from my fraternity brothers and the campus community.”
What are the values and virtues HPU’s campus helped you develop that you’ll take with you after graduation?
“HPU taught me to respect the place you live. Walking around campus and seeing a clean, well-kept community made me realize the importance of contributing to keeping your community clean.”
Advice for underclassmen:
“I would tell underclassmen that college is the place to fail. Now is the time to try to start the business idea, interview for your dream job, or do that thing you have always wanted to do. Even if you don’t get your desired outcome, you will learn from your experience.”
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