Anticipated Graduation Year: May 2013

Major: BBA Accounting

 Dream Job: Controller

Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, and playing music.

Where are you from?

I am originally from Walla Walla, WA. Later, I moved to Berrien Springs, where I studied at Andrews Academy.

Why did you decide to attend Andrews University?

I decided to attend Andrews because it is close to home and because they had the program that I wanted to study.

What do you enjoy about AU’s School of Business Administration?

I enjoy studying at AU School of Business Administration because they have such an international group of professors that are able to give you many different perspectives on business.

What do you enjoy about accounting?

I enjoy everything about Accounting!  I really like to be analyze businesses to see where they stand financially and I like to understand how they account for their financial resources and liabilities.

Describe the most beneficial classwork you’ve received so far:

I think most of the accounting projects I have done will really help in my future career. For example, in my previous Accounting courses we have had a project where we had to analyze a business’ most recent 10K and also I had to work on a project to analyze audit issues.

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

I have been and am currently involved with The Overseas Chinese Student Association. I have helped them to plan and coordinate events. I have also been a part of the School of Business’ Student Council. Additionally, I am a proud member of Delta Mu Delta.

What kind of company or organization would you like to work for?

I would love to either work for a corporation like Starbucks or Google, or within a hospital’s accounting department.

What part-time positions have you held?

I have worked as a tutor and also as a student assistant in the Undergraduate Records Office.

Have you done any internships?

Yes, I have done one internship with Florida Hospital-Zephyrhills in the Accounting department.

Any fun facts about yourself you’d like to share?

I absolutely love language. I wish I could learn every dialect and language in the world.

Anticipated Graduation Year: December 2012

Major: BBA Marketing, Minor in Fitness Education

Dream Job: Marketing Manager, Owner or Fitness Professional for a large fitness center with various facilities for gymnastics, soccer, dance, karate, and more.

Hobbies: Gymnastics, Photography, Reading

Where are you from?

I’m from Arizona originally, but moved here to Berrien Springs, MI.  I was homeschooled during high school.

Why did you decide to attend Andrews University?

I knew that I wanted to study business and understood that the School of Business Administration was strong here. Plus Andrews is close to home and my friends in the area!

What do you enjoy about AU’s School of Business Administration?

The variety of professors and the differences in teaching styles.  You have professors who have worked in the industry for years along with professors who have taught for years – I enjoy the variety of experiences you encounter.

Who is your favorite SBA professor? 

Dr. Jacquelyn Warwick—I appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to make things stick in my mind through her examples, creativity, and clear explanations.

What do you enjoy about marketing?

Its creativity and focus on helping customers by meeting their needs—which in my opinion is the Christian side of it.  This foundation of helping customers is what makes a business successful.

Describe the most beneficial classwork you’ve received so far.

Creating my own business plan in Entrepreneuring class, and our Marketing research project.

Tell us about any internships you’ve landed.

I was Marketing Intern for Krasl Arts Center in St. Joseph, and coordinated the 50^th year anniversary of their nationally top-ranked Krasl Art Fair On the Bluff.

Do you currently have a part-time position?

Actually, I work almost full time at Mor/ryde International. I am part of the Accounts Payable team, which is the standard entry-level position that opens doors to higher positions, such as in Marketing.  It’s a great company to work for!

When did you know this is what you wanted to do for career?

I’ve been passionate about gymnastics since I was 10.  Owning or working for a gym has always been my goal, and I always knew business was part of the plan to help me reach it.

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

Captain of Gymnics team for 2 years, and volunteered teaching gymnastics to homeschoolers at Swim & Gym.

Any fun facts about yourself you’d like to share?

I was Regional Champion for Acrobatic Gymnastics. I can also wiggle my ears!

Anticipated Graduation Year: December 2012

Majors: BBA Accounting, BBA Finance, Mathematical Studies

Dream Job: A position where I can help people in one aspect or another

Fun fact about yourself: I like pumpkins

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Midland, MI. From 2004 to 2008 I attended Great Lakes Adventist Academy in Cedar Lake, Michigan

Why did you decide to attend Andrews University?

I felt it was the best choice out of all of the Adventist college choices.  My family also encouraged me to attend Andrews University since they attended here and enjoyed their time at AU.

What do you enjoy about AU’s School of Business Administration?

I really enjoy the variety of opportunities, faculty, and the family environment.

Who is your favorite SBA professor?

I like them all!

Describe the most beneficial project you’ve experienced so far:

My internships with Adventist Health Systems and General Conference Auditing services gave me real work experience and helped me better understand what I want to do with my life.

What kind of company or organization would you like to work for?

One of high quality and integrity.

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

I have been involved in a variety of extracurricular activities.  The most important one would my service as Student Association President my Senior year.  That experience helped me better understand what I am capable of accomplishing.  It was also really fun, too!

Do you currently have a part-time position?

Currently I grade for Fundamentals of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, and Auditing.  I also tutor for Fundamentals of Accounting

What are your plans for directly after graduation?

I plan to start working for a little while.  I hope to sit for my CPA someday, and get a MBA too.

Anything else you want to add?

I have a twin brother who is single! 

Major: BBA Information Systems, with minors in Marketing and Spanish

Anticipated Graduation Year: May 2013

Dream Job: Short-term, Chief Information Systems Officer or Head of Marketing Department for a professional sports team. Long-term, Governor of Mississippi.

Hobbies: Reading, skiing, traveling, sports, basketball, football, badminton, fishing, trying different ethnic foods.

Where are you from?

Cleveland, Mississippi. I graduated from Bass Memorial Academy.

Why did you decide to attend Andrews University?

I transferred here from Oakwood my Junior year.  I didn’t know many people here, but felt God was calling me somewhere different, out of my comfort zone.  I’d heard the business program was good here, and I knew it would challenge me.  I also knew I could do my MBA here afterward if I wanted to.

What do you enjoy about AU’s School of Business Administration?

The hands-on approach and practical projects that really show the concepts being taught in class. In IS,  we use software, hardware, build computers, and see how it works. In marketing, we use marketing simulations plus I’ve done projects with organizations in Benton Harbor.

What do you enjoy about Information Systems?

You can tailor your interests since there’s a lot you can do with it.  If you enjoy being in front of the computer all day you can do programming; if not, you can take a business aspect.  It’s interesting seeing how it’s used in the workplace, and how networks are set up.  Technology is always changing, so it’s fun seeing those changes.  I can’t wait to see how it’ll be in five years!

Do you currently have a part-time position?

Yes, I’m a Head Monitor and RA.

Tell us about any internships you’ve landed:

I did a summer internship with Sam’s Club, working in the different areas of the store and learning retail management.

Describe the most beneficial classwork you’ve received so far:

In Information Systems, the Hardware & Software class.  We first researched the system we wanted, then we put the parts together ourselves, building our own computer system.  It was fun putting the motherboard, fans, data cables, ram, keyboard, and other equipment together.

In Marketing, Dr. Wrenn’s Consumer Behavior class required us to write in-depth research papers that we taught the class with through creative PowerPoint presentations.  It motivated us to learn the material well!

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

Project Leader in Enactus/SIFE, on Moving Forward in Style project.  I’m also an AUSA Senate and SBA Student Advisory board member. At home, I volunteer giving fruit baskets and food to the elderly.

Any fun facts about yourself you’d like to share?

I’m part Native American (Cherokee), I’ve met the owner of Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts), and I recently traveled through Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil on a study tour.