Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Rachel Vesper, Class of 2025
Hometown: Maryville, Tennessee
Major: B.A. Biology and B.A. English
Post-graduation plans: Rachel is heading to Oxford Brookes University in Oxfordshire, England to pursue the Prime Conservation MSc.
How HPU helped you get there: “With the help of the amazing science and english faculty, I pushed myself to apply for programs I wasn’t sure I could get into, and now, I get to study abroad in England and get the Master’s I need for my dream job!”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “Dr. Matthew Carlson — Associate Professor of English, is my most impactful mentor at HPU. He has encouraged me since freshman year to expand my studies into English, and I couldn’t be happier with how taking that extra year has helped me figure out exactly what I want to do. Not to mention his constant help with writing my personal statement and being consistently invested in my application process.”
How you used Career & Professional Development: “The Office of Career and Professional Development helped me make the perfect resume and CV to apply for graduate school.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Don’t apply for a graduate/PhD program unless you know that is exactly what you want to do — you want to be 100% invested in your future. Utilize your faculty!”
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