Combining passion for education with data and economics

From a passion for education and economics to landing her first internship as a data analyst at Chicago Public Schools,Linh Anh Le’20took the path less traveled, and is making a difference.

From a Basketball Captain to a Data Analyst

A former basketball captain to now a young talented Data Analyst, and then an Underwriter at MetLife, Kelly McLean ’20 describes how her Beloit journey helped guide her to the perfect career pathway!

Leverage my skills athletically and academically at Beloit

Henry Jacobsen ’19 came to Beloit with a passion for football and high hopes for professional career preparation. He is now applying the lessons and experiences derived from Beloit’s commitment to high standards and performance mimics to his role as a Transfer Pricing Senior at EY.

Enthusiastic about diversity and inclusion in HR recruitment

Ruby Green’20 started her adventure as an aspiring musical theatre talent in Beloit. After digging into market research and completing an I-com internship in Brussels, she walks us through her journey to discovering the passion for creating diversity and inclusion in HR and recruiting.

From financial analyst intern to nurturing future talents in finance

As Quinton Purves’19 begins to nurture young talents at Northwestern Mutual Funds, he walks us through his fascinating trajectory as a college athlete from a financial analyst to a unit director at the firm where it all began.

Preparation for a career in Meta

A result-oriented professional, Koont Htar ’17 shares how her experience at Beloit College has set her up for success in working at Meta.

The delights of passion

As Tom channels his affinity for music and sports in Beloit, he walks us through his journey from class to landing his first job at the consulting firm to flourishing in the Data Analytics field.

Intrigued with consumer behaviour and marketing

As Thu-Pham kickstarts her dream of working in the marketing field from Beloit, she walks us through her journey of getting her career started in 2012 when nobody knew what digital marketing really was!

Soccer, finance and real- estate

As Thomas kickstarts his journey as a soccer athlete with an affinity for Economics and Religious study in Beloit, he walks us down to his professional milestone as the Vice-President of Investments for a major real estate firm in Chicago.

From the affection for learning languages to professional marketing

As Sian explores her passion for soccer, the Chinese language, and studying abroad, she takes us on her journey from Beloit to Hongkong to a full-time job at the leading manufacturing company for food and beverage.

Devoted AthleteTo a Podcast Host,

As Scott began his adventure at Beloit, life handed him difficult lemons, which he used to make the lemonade of his dreams, sharing his passion for athleticism and coaching to establish a platform for athletes to share their stories through his podcast

Channeling the liberal arts into finance & consulting

Saad Ahsan’21 brings a holistic approach to the finance and energy sector, blending the foundations of his liberal art education with relentless energy. From leading Beloit Student Government and representing students on the Board of Trustees to working with public policy experts and economists as a research associate, Saad has proved his leadership and

When Enterpreneurship brings grandma recipe to life

As Patrick started on his adventure as a baseball athlete, he walks us through his journey to entrepreneurship and financial advising.

All the world’s a stage

Let’s dive into the unique path that Nachiket Karnik’08 walks us through his Beloit years, from being Phi Kappa Psi national award recipient to starring in theatrical productions to pursuing management consulting in the healthcare sector, and much more.

From Powerhouse construction project to forecasting data analyst

Shujie takes on her amazing ride as an international student, amid the language/cultural barriers to having a major contribution to the Powerhouse construction project and realizing her passion for energy efficiency programs.

Come track (or hike?) with me from Beloit, Nike, Duke to Amazon

As a savvy cross-country runner, Martin walks or (runs?) us through his exhilarating journey from Beloit to cooperate strategy with Nike to Duke to marketing for the Washington Post to big-bold Amazon!

From Beloit to the President of the world’s leading manufacturing company

从他的第一份工作在曼联合金,世界的leading processor of alloy scraps, Luke Jaynes ’07 walks us through his journey starting as a Technical Salesperson to the President of the company.

A life-long learner in the finance sector

A life-long learner, dedicated humanitarian, and a talented professional in the finance sector combine all together, and we have Karla Figueroa ’13.

Acquiring as much hands-on experience as possible

Joseph Weishaar ’03 is currently the Director of Asset Management at an affordable housing firm in NYC, whose interest was fuelled by various involvement with city development projects in his time at Beloit College.

Embracing a strategic vision

A goal-oriented professional, Gjerji Ndoci ’19 set himself up for success since the beginning of college. Emphasize the importance of networking, but Gjerji also doesn’t forget to advise current to build long-term relationships based on genuine common interests.

Pursuing passion for Research

格鲁吉亚阿米蒂奇19知道贝洛伊特”正确的place” thanks to her engagement from taking an Economics class with Professor Diep Phan. Beloit helped her realize how to learn and how to think about questions from multiple angles, which prepared Georgia for a career in Research.

Attended Econ Day, inspired by alumni

Garrett Moore ’20 was an all-around active athlete and student, who gained working experience every summer and was inspired by an alum he met at Econ Day to try out corporate finance and currently works in the financial services industry.

Going the extra mile to expand family business

A go-getter by nature, Farhan Tarhin’19 will go the extra mile to achieve his goal of exploring new things and bringing value to the community.

Simplicity in Complexity

Elom Goka 14是热衷于在贝尔辅导oit, in which he was forced to explain complex ideas in simple terms, which proved to be a valuable experience in his current role as a Data Scientist working in the corporate world.

Mentoring: an essential element of success

Corrine Wiesner’14, who transitioned from aneconomicsanddancedouble major at Beloit to a Ph.D. candidate in environmental microbiology at UNC-Chapel Hill, found lifetime mentorship with Beloit professors to be extremely important and useful to her professional future.

Nurturing a love for multinational understanding and intercultural experience

From learning Italian in High school, doing an internship in Ecuador to studying abroad in Poland, Catherine Krol ’17 has long followed the sound of her heart to globally engage with the world. To continue the exploration, she became aFulbright Teaching Assistant in Indonesia right after graduating from Beloit with a major in International Political Economy.

Experiences don’t always come from the classroom

Doing an internship working for a solar non-profit right in his first year, Caleb Nghe ’20 soon discovered a career interest in renewable energy and sustainability. He nurtured his passion by becoming theTreasurer and Co-president of theGreen Teamwith an ardent desire to contribute to the community.

Making life-long connections at Beloit

Relationships with faculty and staff, and friendships with colleagues fromBeloit Student Government (BSG), organizations, and clubs remained memorable and invaluable for years to come, even afterBritta Johnson ’19 graduation.Beloit – a small liberal arts school that was different from the norm – has opened “a whole new world” to her.

An amalgamation of Business Economics and Journalism

Beloit prepared Bradley Star ’19 both in and out of the classroom, not only did he achieve many academic honors but he was also actively involved in extracurricular activities. Here is where he metProfessor Brian Morello, who has had a great influence on him, as both a student and as an employee forBeloit…

Grasping every chance to foster professional growth

Having found out career interest in Accounting through an Accounting course withProfessor Diep Phan, Beryl Sybil “Kikie” Odonkor ’20landed up securing an internship through the same class. She is now chasing her passion as a Delivery Assurance Analyst at McKinsey & Company.

From Beloit’s coursework to real-world experiences

Quantitative Methods withProfessor Jeff Adamsand Econometrics withProfessor Bob Elderare some of the notable coursework that shaped Anthony Racine’s ’13 career interest in Data Analytics. Combining those academic lessons with experiences gained from joining theAssociated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) business program, he expanded his networks…

Taking initiatives to develop business acumen

Aaron Bauhs ’05 has always been passionate about business and sales; therefore, he took the initiative in leadingBelmark Associatesunder the guidance ofProfessor Jeff Adamsand obtained a summer business internship through the alumni network during his Junior. These experiences kickstarted his business acumen and consulting career.

Keeping an open mind about life

Transforming a 2.8 GPA to a 4.0 GPA is the most memorable academic milestone of Andrei Prikhodko ’20 at Beloit. Let’s learn more about his story and figure out why he advised students to “take full advantage of all the great things Beloit has to offer.”

Baseball, Academics, and the Beloit College Family

James Wicker’21 arrived at Beloit prepared to play baseball and complete a 3-2 program in engineering, but loved the classes and connections he made so much that he decided to stay all four years.

Thanks to mentorship from Brian Morello in the center for entrepreneurship (CELEB), James developed the skills that prepared him…

Becoming myself at Beloit College

Deepakshi Bhardwaj’22 came to Beloit College with political science in mind. She graduated with both majors in international relations and business economics and a strong sense of self.

Eye Opening, Fruitful Education

During his college search, Sahil Rizal’22 prioritized intellectual challenge and a small campus where it would be easy to meet people. Beloit not only fit these criteria, but gave him multiple opportunities to gain career-readiness skills.

Finding Solutions to Problems on a Daily Basis

As a student at Beloit College, Koont Htar’17 found herself constantly learning as she pursued a double-major, internships, and a campus job. The pursuit of learning equipped her well to become a project manager for Meta.

Innovation hub

A thriving business incubator and shared workspace on the college’s doorstep is attracting students and alumni into its orbit.

Real Estate: The Chosen Path

Thomas Shanabruch’00 shared about his career path to become theVice President of Investments for CRG, a real estate firm located in Chicago.

Class of 2021: Salma Mohammad Ali (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Salma Mohammad Ali, Quantitative Economics and Mathematics double major from Dhaka, Bangladesh, will be starting her Economics Ph.D. at Georgia State University, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.

Class of 2021: Saad Ahsan (Lahore, Pakistan)

Class of 2021: Ben Jensen (Tacoma, WA)

Class of 2021: Travis Price (Wylie, TX)

The Power of the Beloit College Network

Building an Ecosystem for Black Businesses

Entrepreneur Genia Stevens’00 is all about supporting other Black business owners, helping them clear some of the hurdles she has faced.

An Informational Interview with Food-tech Company Co-Founder Stefan Catoiu (’07)

Stefan Catoiu’07 is a Co-Founder of Vita Mojo,a restaurant, and food-technology company.

What is Liberal Arts Education and Why Do We Need it Today?

The world needs an education that works. Three alumni working in three different sectors - business, non-profit, and higher education - discuss how a liberal arts education has diversified and enhanced their work experiences.

Gaining real-life professional experiences

Andrei Prikhodko’20 is a hard-working, two-sport athlete with a willingness to go above and beyond the expectations he set for a well-rounded academic, athletic, and personal development.

Consulting: A Simple Tip in Pursuing a Professional Career

Karla Figueroa ’13 got herself fully prepared for job interviews with an unexpectedly simple tool.

Data Science - Not a Typical Career

Sunny Jing ’15 makes every workday different as a Data Scientist.

Flexibility in Data Analytics

Tom Slusher ’12 is motivated by the ever-changing process of working with data.

Finance: Master the Financial Portfolio Career

Patrick McKnight ’14 shared his journey of going from working in a bank during college to a successful Portfolio Manager.

Finance: Responsibilities of a Product Developer

Working routine of Madeline Carpenter ’14 - a professional Product Develop Manager.

Accounting: Interesting Facts of the Tax Field

Raymond Thomas ’13 proved that mastering in tax can be more interesting than you think it is.

Accounting: Finding a Starting Point

A fully experienced accountant, Sara Bowen ’01 suggested students on how to have a good start in accounting career.

Marketing: The Joy of Communications

Thu Pham ’12 enjoys her position as a PR Communications Director by making positive impacts on the public.

Marketing: Bringing Brands to Life

Have lots of creative ideas to promote brands? Find out what Martin Dieterich ’07 shared about his career in brand management.

Real Estate: Creating New Homes

Joseph Weishaar ’03 develops multi-family-housing in New York City, from acquiring new properties to completion of construction.

Entrepreneurship: Is It Worth a Try?

Despite the challenges of starting up, Cole Swartz ’17 is now running his own apartment rehabilitation and rental company.

Financial Advisor: Make the Best Use of Your Academic Experiences!

Using the knowledge and experiences gained during his college years, Nathan Fair ’99 landed a position as a Financial Advisor.

Financial Advisor: A Financial Recommendation Can Solve a Massive Problem

Tamari Maisuradze ’18 uses her educational knowledge and experiences to advise clients on their financial problems.

Data Scientist: More Than Just Working with Data

Anthony Racine ’13 knows how to “sell” his creativity and problem-solving skills as an Analytics Manager.

Data Scientist: Turning an Interest into a Successful Career

Elom Goka ’14 made the most out of his interest and became a Data Scientist.

Big ideas, practical applications, and a few gentle nudges

Beloit’s student-centric culture, broad liberal arts focus, and strategic nudges from mentors helped Karla Magana Figueroa’13 get the most out of her Beloit education. While everyone may not immediately connect a liberal arts education with a career in corporate America, she’s found it to be a perfect fit for the wide-ranging projects she’s worked on as a consultant, first for…