Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Jennifer Bihuber, Class of 2024
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
Major: Fashion Merchandising; minor in Event Planning
Internship plans: Jennifer interned at Fallen In Love Bridal and Formal this summer in High Point, North Carolina as a Stylist. As a Stylist Intern, she assisted prom girls and brides, provided styling guidance for apparel choices and information regarding products offered. Additionally, Jennifer also made choices and decisions based on the customers preferences and overall organization of the shop.
How HPU helped you get there: “HPU provided me with inspirational professors and life skills relating to communication, organization and professional skills that helped me get to where I am now.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “Dr. Nido Qubein is my biggest mentor at HPU. The list of Nido’s inspirations and passions for life, learning and HPU have truly impacted and inspired me.”
Most impactful moment at HPU: “My most impactful moment at HPU was completing my final exams and making the Dean’s List several times.”
How you used Career and Professional Development: “I’ve used the Office of Career and Professional Development for guidance with choosing courses and curriculum.”
What has your internship experience been like and how is it preparing you for your future? “My internship experience was fantastic. The experience was friendly and eye-opening to the “real world” fashion merchandising industry.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success? “The life skills HPU helped me develop that prepared me for long-term success were focus, sustained attention and passion.”
What are the values and virtues HPU’s campus helped you develop that you’ll take with you after graduation? “The values and virtues HPU’s campus helped me develop that I’ll take with me after graduation are perseverance, appreciation and gratitude.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Continue on for the 5th year Master’s program and enroll in a Maymester! I am heading to Osaka, Japan!”
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