Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Chance Carothers, Class of 2025
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Major: Political Science
Post-graduation plans: Chance is heading to George Washington University in Washington D.C. to pursue his Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs.
How HPU helped you get there: “High Point University provided me the skills and opportunities to build an impressive resume that got me accepted into George Washington University’s graduate school program.”
How you used Career & Professional Development: “The Office of Career & Professional Development provided opportunities to improve my resume to appeal to graduate schools, as well as the opportunity to have professional headshots taken for my LinkedIn Profile.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “Professor Setzler, Professor of Political Sciences and Director of International Relations Program has been more than a professor to me. He has been a mentor, coach and supporter. The personal interest he took in advancing my career and supporting me through my undergraduate research makes him one of the most impactful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.”
Most impactful moment at HPU: “Being given the opportunity to publish my undergraduate research has been incredibly influential to me. Being given the opportunity to not only conduct research but publish research has been deeply impactful. At High Point University, you are treated professionally and seriously, and your ideas are as well.”
How has HPU’s inspiring environment contributed to your success? “When you go to High Point University, you are surrounded by engaging, curious, motivated people that inspire you to be better every day.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success? “Determination was instilled in me at High Point University. The professors, faculty and HPU instilled in me the confidence I needed to achieve my goals.”
What are the values and virtues HPU’s campus helped you develop that you’ll take with you after graduation? “High Point University gave me an inquisitiveness and an intellectual curiosity that I will take with me forever.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Take every opportunity you can. You do not want to graduate and wish you did more. You have only these years of college, take full advantage of them.”
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