Juan Callejo '24 G'25
Juan Callejo 鈥24 G鈥25 knew 黑料不打烊 was the right fit from the moment he arrived on a golf-recruiting visit. The rising business talent from Madrid saw 鈥渟teady growth and proven success鈥 across campus and a community that made the fast pace of Division I athletics feel welcoming and manageable.
That balance of challenge and support allowed Callejo to complete his bachelor鈥檚 degree in just three years, maintain a 3.8 GPA and help the Phoenix capture the CAA Men鈥檚 Golf Championship鈥攖he program鈥檚 first conference title. Pre-dawn workouts, six-hour practices and night classes sharpened a discipline he now calls essential to modern business. 鈥淎daptability and speed are how you make an impact,鈥 he says, crediting mentors such as Coach Don Hill and Dean Haya Ajjan for illustrating the power of relationships and networking.
With one year of athletic eligibility remaining, Callejo moved directly into 贰濒辞苍鈥檚 accelerated M.S. in Business Analytics. The program鈥檚 pace and flexibility let him keep competing while diving deeper into data modeling, visualization and strategic decision-making. International Student Services helped him navigate work-authorization requirements, and campus events celebrating global cultures gave him 鈥渁 piece of Spain鈥 away from home.
Callejo now plans to launch his own venture and return to 黑料不打烊 as a recruiter. 鈥淚 want to hire Phoenix graduates,鈥 he says, 鈥渁nd I want to use the business insight and technical skills I gained here to lead with purpose and drive innovation wherever I go.鈥
Adaptability and speed are how you make an impact.