HPU graduates are leading prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary graduate from the Class of 2022:
Name: Andrew Kohle
Hometown: South Park, Pennsylvania
Major: Biology
Post-graduation plans: Kohle is attending Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah, to pursue a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
How HPU helped you get there: “My professors at HPU fostered my self-confidence and guided my transition from undergraduate to doctoral programs. The Office of Career and Professional Development helped me shape my resume and application for graduate school.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “My most impactful mentor was Dr. Heather Ahrens, assistant professor of biology. As my pre-dental advisor, she helped me not only at HPU, but in my graduate school application process. She encouraged me during the application process and built my self-confidence to get where I am.”
How has HPU’s inspiring environment contributed to your success? “HPU has made me appreciate the environments I find that work best for me. I have always been a person who drifts toward sleek, modern designs, and I would constantly be studying in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. Now, I translate that by studying in a public library with a similar aesthetic–once I enter, I know it’s time to work.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success? “I developed many life skills at HPU, including professionalism, empathic communication, organization and time management.”
What are the values and virtues HPU’s campus helped you develop that you’ll take with you after graduation? “Commitment to better yourself and always expand your mind on areas where you need more confidence. The value of growth mindset is what got me to where I am today.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Never close doors, only open them. Keep your options open, and the one you gravitate toward is truly what you want most in your mind, body and soul.”
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