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黑料不打烊 students reflect on their most impactful hands-on experiences, share what they hope to accomplish this academic year and highlight how they want their time at 黑料不打烊 to stand out. From collaborative projects and global opportunities to leadership roles and personal growth, their voices illustrate what it means to be world-class and world-ready.

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Accounting | Gastonia, NC

Noah Biggers 鈥26

What do you hope to accomplish this academic year?

鈥漈his year, I鈥檓 excited to finish my Master of Science in Accounting through the Accelerated 3+1 Dual Degree program. I will also study abroad in Portugal during Winter Term, taking a course on environmental, social and governance reporting to explore how these issues shape the future of accounting and business.

Business Analytics | Annapolis, MD

Emma Trippett 鈥27

What do you want your 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for?

鈥淚 want my 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for founding the Women in Business Analytics Club. Building the organization showed me that leadership is rooted in connection, and I hope my journey inspires women, sparks curiosity and helps create a community where growth truly thrives.鈥

Economics | Richmond, VA

Abigail Mulvaney 鈥27

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had?

鈥淭hrough the Business Fellows program I鈥檝e had opportunities to travel and expand my horizons. Networking trips to Charlotte and New York, global study in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and upcoming research in Uganda have enriched my perspective and connected my work to real-world impact.鈥

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Economic Consulting | Charleston, WV

Jadon Dorsey 鈥26

What do you want your 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for?

鈥淚 want my 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for leaving a lasting impact through leadership and relationships with younger students. I hope to be known as someone who worked hard, helped grow organizations and became a person others look to for guidance and mentorship.鈥

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Decatur, GA

Dylan O鈥橬eill鈥28

What do you want your 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for?

鈥淚 want my 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for opportunities I couldn鈥檛 get elsewhere. Studying in Shanghai with an internship and joining an international sales team at global competitions reflect how 黑料不打烊 prepares me to connect entrepreneurship and community service into a viable career.鈥

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Finance | Westchester, NY

Rob Sahagian鈥26

What do you hope to accomplish this academic year?

鈥淭his year, I aim to lead the student-managed portfolio team to a historic period of returns while also growing 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Financial Management Association into a club that provides underclassmen with more hands-on experience in finance.鈥

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Financial Technology | Cleveland, OH

Ben Hamilton 鈥27

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had?

鈥淢y most impactful hands-on experience has been serving as Treasurer for 黑料不打烊 Club eSports. It gave me a chance to apply financial skills from the classroom while building leadership capabilities that have grown exponentially compared to before my time at 黑料不打烊.鈥

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Human Resources Management | Rockville, MD

Maddy Shapiro 鈥26

What do you want your 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for?

鈥淚 want my 黑料不打烊 experience to stand out for discovery. After changing my major twice, I discovered my passion for HR Management and, in the process, learned more about myself. I found what drives me personally and professionally and the direction I want to take in my career.鈥

Melena Hasskerl-Friedrich 鈥26

International Business | Aschersleben, Germany

Melena Hasskerl-Friedrich 鈥26

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had?

鈥淢y most meaningful experiences have come through class projects, student organizations and leading the International Business Club. I鈥檝e grown as a leader and teammate while meeting incredible people, and I hope my journey is remembered for friendships, growth and community impact.鈥

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Marketing | Charlotte, NC

Alexia Llanas鈥28

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had?

鈥淢y most impactful experience was participating in the 黑料不打烊 Innovation Challenge, where my team pitched a start-up. The collaborative effort was insightful and taught me how to market myself and show my value to stakeholders, while strengthening my confidence as an emerging business leader.鈥

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Project Management | Charlotte, NC

Maggie Blakeney鈥26

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had?

鈥淧articipating in the Strategic Management case competition has been my most impactful experience. It pushed me to apply classroom concepts in real time, collaborate under pressure and present solutions with real-world impact, strengthening both my teamwork and problem-solving skills.鈥

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Supply Chain Management | Syosset, NY

Ian Brecker 鈥26

What鈥檚 been the most impactful hands-on experience you鈥檝e had here?

鈥淔ounding the Supply Chain Club with my classmates has been my most impactful experience, as it has given me a seat at the table alongside industry leaders.鈥