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Hi my name is Carly Garr. I graduated in 2019 with a major in international business and some minors and focuses in Spanish, graphic design, and economics.

I am currently a senior global product designer at Universal Destinations and Experiences.

What initially drew me to campus was obviously it's gorgeous.

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Everything about High Point just excited me. Not only does High Point speak about just having different experiences inside and outside the classroom, but they definitely put it into practice.

Through High Point University, I was able to find different internships to really help me figure out what career path I wanted to go on. I was also able to network with professors, with alumni, and with my students that were sitting next to me in the classroom.

I was able to have those conversations and understand how I'm supposed to prepare myself for when I do graduate and even after that when I'm looking to grow in my career.

Postgrad, High Point really puts into practice those experiential learning environments to make sure that you do feel ready and you do feel confident for when you're going for those positions when you graduate.

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I absolutely loved my time at High Point University. I was involved in so many different clubs. On top of that, I took advantage of all of the emails that they sent out with campus concierge with activities like going to a Panthers game, going white water rafting, going surfing.

I met a lot of different friends in those events that I probably would not have met otherwise.

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I was lucky enough to have some incredible mentors here during my time at HPU from anywhere in the business department to math to my design department. One of my mentors, Dr. Sigon, he was the one who really pushed me to study abroad and go to Spain, which ended up helping me because I got a graphic design internship, which also leads to my additional mentor, Professor Doerty.

She really taught me the fundamentals of design and help me get to the position that I am in today. Professor Doerty really made me feel excited and welcomed into the graphic design program.

It doesn't matter how many classes you take or if it's your major you can become successful.

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So when I graduated from High Point I really wanted to pursue something in marketing and design and so I had moved to Orlando, Florida and was just applying for different positions.

And then I saw a position that was posted at the Golf Channel and I saw that there was an Alum that had worked in a different sector of the Golf Channel but I decided to reach out to her anyway and she reached back out just uh so excited to speak with me and that's kind of how I started getting those interviews cuz I was able to network with past alumni.

I think one of the most valuable things is that you can feel confident reaching out to HPU alumni. I personally have had a lot of messages and I try to answer every single one of them. Even if someone doesn't get a position, getting an interview is so valuable because then you're able to take those interviews and practice and keep learning for your next one so you are able to land that future position.

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I think choosing to be extraordinary to me is not being afraid to pivot, it not being afraid to apply for those positions, really not being afraid to say yes and try something that you're afraid of.

In "Destination Success," Carly Garr shares her journey from High Point University alumna to senior global product designer at Universal Destinations and Experiences. The video highlights HPU's commitment to experiential learning, hands-on internships, engaged mentorship, vibrant student life, and a supportive alumni network that actively helps graduates launch successful careers.

Destination Success | Carly Garr

Destination Success | Carly Garr

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