Outcomes and Impact

Major: Business and Management with
Concentration in Finance and Business Analytics

How has Wheaton prepared you for your Career?

“In addition to investment classes which gave me a strong foundation, the Organizational Behavior course was very helpful. Understanding how a company functions and being able to analyze its culture is so important. I also worked at a sustainable investment firm during the Semester in the City Program, which solidified my decision to work in finance.”

Major: Biochemistry with a Pre-Health Concentration in Optometry
Minor: Psychology

How has Wheaton prepared you for advanced study in Optometry?

“Wheaton helped me feel well prepared for optometry school through my coursework and internships. Serving as a research assistant to an optometrist and ophthalmologist while studying abroad confirmed my decision. It really allowed me to discover and explore all the options I had for a career in vision science and healthcare.”

Major: Business and Management with
Concentration in Human Resource Management and Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations

How has Wheaton prepared you for your career?

“I discovered my desire to work in this field while studying abroad in Valparaíso, Chilé. I enjoyed interacting with other cultures and learned what it feels like to be an outsider. That got me interested in making sure that everyone feels included and treated fairly in their workplace. When I returned to campus, I completed several internships. I’m so appreciative to the Life and Career Design Institute as a resource for helping me.”

Major: Digital Media and Communications

How has Wheaton prepared you for your career?

“I spent my time as an undergraduate honing my craft, calling games for online broadcasts of Wheaton athletic games. I fell in love with the industry because of the passion and detail broadcasters need to narrate a game effectively. I will miss the tight-knit community at Wheaton. When walking across campus, I felt like I would stop and say hi to almost everyone. I was looking for a small school with a good baseball program, and I found the perfect place.”

Major: Biology with a Pre-Health Concentration in Veterinary Medicine
Minor: Animal Behavior

How has Wheaton prepared you for graduate school?

“Faculty coached me through the application process and connected me to learning and research opportunities on campus. I’ve had a lot of really fun experiences and internships, but one of the best was volunteering at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary. I had the opportunity to build connections with the other volunteers and the animals (especially the goats!), which was not only a great experience for applying to veterinary school, but just a wonderful opportunity that I had a lot of fun doing.”

Major: Double major in American History and Secondary Education

How has Wheaton prepared you for a career and an advanced degree in Education?

“Wheaton and the faculty in the Humanities helped me prepare for a new job and graduate school simultaneously. The class that helped me prepare me the most for my career in education was my spring student teaching where I spent more than 440 hours planning and teaching eighth grade civics. Also, the Junior Colloquium and the History Major at Wheaton has transformed my writing skills. I feel confident that I can tackle any assignment that graduate school throws at me.”