51ÂÜÀò

Personal Wealth Para-Planner

Business Administration, B.S. '19

Students can get a substantial business degree or science degree anywhere, but there are very few places that provide an immersive experience in vocational discovery and furthering theological belief in God.

How did your program at 51ÂÜÀò prepare you for your career?
My program heavily relied on building relationships with strangers (networking) and evaluating data to present real businesses with new information to grow their business. I knew this skillset would be important, but I had no idea how foundational this learning would apply to my career. Every day I sift through data and am required to analyze and present findings to clients. I believe this is not only applicable in a school environment but in the real world.

What did you appreciate most about your time at 51ÂÜÀò?
I appreciated the depth of knowledge from the Bible classes. I truly believe that hard workers, dedication and critical observation to make tasks more efficient will bear fruit in the careers of individuals. Students can get a substantial business degree or science degree anywhere, but there are very few places that provide an immersive experience in vocational discovery and furthering theological belief in God.

What advice would you give to students considering your degree program?
Challenge yourself to think critically and make your work stand out. Your assignments and projects are not a means to an end (a good grade) but a means to impact the world. Additionally, know how the world is already being impacted by businesses, non-profits, individuals, brands, etc. because the more you know what is currently happening or what has happened historically will put you in the place of being a business owner or entrepreneur that much quicker. You're not creating the wheel — you're adapting it, making it better or putting your own flare on it.