Strong Stories Blog

Discovering A New Career Path – Jackson Mathis »

Building Effective Teaching Skills – Rosemary Vega Escutia »

Rosemary Vega Escutia, ’23, is taking the lessons she learned at Meredith College into her own classroom.

Maximizing Experiential Learning Opportunities – Emma Bailey »

With support from Meredith faculty and staff, Business Administration major Emma Bailey made the most of experiential learning opportunities including study abroad and an impressive internship.

Building Confidence and Professional Connections – Sonia Chrostowski »

At Meredith College, Sonia Chrostowski was able to learn in a supportive classroom environment where her perspective was valued.

The Power of Strong Connections – Sophie Cook »

Exercise and Sport Sciences major Sophie Cook, ’23, built strong connections with her peers and faculty, which helped her land an internship that turned into a full-time job.

Planning a Strong Future – Mei Li Moo King »

Mei Li Moo King, ’23, is a planner with an aptitude for mathematics. As an international student at Meredith, she found opportunities to explore her interests and, with minors in statistics and data science, accepted a position after graduation at Credit Suisse as a risk analyst.

Gaining Confidence as a Designer – Dora Fromer »

Wings student Dora Fromer, ’23, chose to attend Meredith to strengthen her design skills. She gained confidence as a designer and personally through experiences that included multiple internships and studying abroad in Italy.

Caring for the Environment – Avary Briggs »

As an environmental sustainability major, Avary Briggs, ’23, was able to explore her passion for nature and prepare for a career that allows her to have a positive impact on the environment.

Exploring the Power of Research – Rayna Maleki »

Mathematics and psychology major Rayna Maleki, ’23, came to Meredith thinking she’d study engineering. Instead, with the support of several faculty mentors, she fell in love with math and research. After graduation, she’ll go to Clemson University to earn her M.S. in mathematical sciences.

Preparing for a Career in Data Science – Mwende Mumo »

Personal interaction with faculty helped international student Mwende Mumo, ’23, identify the right majors that would capitalize on her math and problem-solving strengths. With her majors in mathematics and economics, she is well-prepared for her future career in data science.