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 at one extraordinary member of the Class of 2023:
Name: Alexa Petolillo
Hometown: Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Major: Marketing with minors in sales and entrepreneurship
Post-graduation plans: Petolillo is a financial services professional at New York Life Insurance Company, where she helps individuals and business owners create, build and preserve wealth by offering a variety of products to help clients meet different insurance and financial needs.
How HPU helped you get there:
“HPU’s amazing faculty and staff guided me every step of the way toward my future goals. I learned many valuable lessons at HPU that I will take with me as I begin my career. The Phillips School of Business prepared me to enter the workforce. I used the Office of Career and Professional Development to help perfect my resume and cover letters. They were a useful resource when I was applying to jobs.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU:
“Kathryn Elliott, professor of the practice of entrepreneurship and director of the entrepreneurship program, was my most influential mentor at HPU. I always looked forward to her classes because each session included insightful material and lessons about business and entrepreneurship.”
Most impactful moment at HPU:
“My most impactful moment at HPU was taking the First-Year Seminar on Life Skills with HPU President Nido Qubein. I was inspired by the many life lessons and stories President Qubein shared, and I will remember them for the rest of my life.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success?
“HPU helped me develop skills that will allow me to succeed in my career, such as communication skills, professionalism and how to present myself as a well-rounded individual. I learned to use all the resources HPU offers to students to prepare them for life after college. I am grateful for the faculty, staff and mentors at HPU who helped me get to where I am now.”
Advice for underclassmen:
“Take advantage of everything available to you on campus. Not many universities offer the resources HPU does, and I am so thankful I got to spend four years at a university that provides their students with everything they need to succeed personally and professionally.”
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