Emma’s Journey

Hopes and Plans for the Future

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I’ve enjoyed having my close friends within a half mile radius all the time, and I know I will miss that after I graduate. During my last year of Grinnell, I’m trying to savor each moment as much as possible.

In terms of my career, currently, I’ve received the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, which is a $40,000 fellowship that allows me to study how music can inspire people to connect with the earth, their community, and their culture around the world! 

I'm sincerely grateful for everything Grinnell has provided me. If there's anything I’ve learned anything during my time at Grinnell, it’s to be open about how my interests can combine in unique ways. Grinnell has prepared me to pave a future that intertwines my love for music, stories, nature, and people.

MJ’s Journey

Hopes and Plans for the Future

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I'm happy to announce that starting in July, I'm going to be a research associate in New York City at NERA! It's a big economic consulting company, and I'm going to be a part of their anti-trust practice.

I do think that the tasks and the type of work that I'll be doing is very much the kind of work that I have been doing as a research assistant at Grinnell. My classes at Grinnell have definitely prepared me well, especially heavily in the statistics and the economic theory parts of my education, which I'll take with me to NERA.

I want to thank my advisers for all the guidance they've offered during my time here. I always knew that economic consulting was a path that was available to me, but my advisers were the ones who really helped me realize it. My data and research experiences at Grinnell have prepared me well for this position, and my major adviser and Career, Life, and Services adviser have been with me every step of the way by helping me gain the necessary skills, identifying opportunities and companies that would be a great fit for me, and assisting me with the application process.

 

Spencer’s Journey

Post-Grad

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I am a J.D. candidate at the University of Iowa College of Law. I went into law like I came to Grinnell: super undecided, but excited for what's to come! As long as I am working with people, I will be very happy.

I hope to travel more. Although I love the state of Iowa, going abroad has shown me there’s so much more out there.

Lucy’s Journey

Hopes and Plans for the Future

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It was very cool to have such a close-knit community at Grinnell. As a director and community member, I was able to bring out the best talents and passions in the people around me, and I want to continue hanging out with amazing people and create with them.

In the summer after graduation, I came back for a third summer with Footliters Traveling Playhouse out of Coralville and across Iowa. I had my biggest batch of kiddos yet and learned and sang a lot with them. Now, I write and teach curriculum to engage students with musical theatre and cast and directed a short production for kids ages 7-12 to introduce them to the process of putting a play together!

Sophie’s Journey

Post-Grad

I'm so thankful for the support from my peers, professors, and community members have provided in my final semester of college. With their help, I landed a position at the United States Department of Justice as their Paralegal! Living in DC has been a very different experience than Grinnell, Iowa, but I take all of the things I've learned in Grinnell with me everyday.

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Enya’s Journey

Finishing College and Beyond

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In my fourth year at Grinnell, I was able to host the Heartland Conference water polo tournament and be the co-chair of the planning committee for Block Party, an end-of-the-year celebration for students and alumni.

Since graduation, I've been working in Boston as a wealth investment consulting analyst at Mercer. I've also been taking on some seasonal work at Wellesley Swimming Association as an assistant swim coach.


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Camila’s Journey

Post-Grad

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In my last year at Grinnell, I did a practicum at a law firm in Des Moines, hosting events as a class ambassador, and planning graduation events on the Commencement Committee. During my spring break, I had the opportunity to do course-embedded travel in Spain with my Spanish seminar class. 

After graduation, I worked as a legal assistant, preparing and filing a variety of non-immigrant visa petitions such as H-1B, L-1A/B,E-2/3, TN-1/2, R-1, and O-1 visas for foreign nationals and their dependents.

I am now an international employment and immigration specialist with the International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!


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Eva’s Journey

Post-Grad

After Grinnell, I headed straight to Chicago as financial control analyst at Goldman Sachs! As a first-gen student, I am grateful for how Grinnell's career center helped me navigate my job search. I'm really thankful for the opportunities and doors Grinnell has opened for me.


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Justina’s Journey

Post-Grad

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Right now, I'm earning my J.D. at the University of Iowa. I have two more years left. I'm sad to be away from the tight-knit Grinnell community, but I am excited for what the future holds.

During my time in law school, I've interned at LADA's Organized Crime Division and Hate Crime Unit. I serve as law clerk there, working with victims of hate crimes and members of marginalized communities in Los Angeles County to achieve restorative justice. In this position, I also prepare legal documents, communicate with legal counsel, handle correspondence, and engage in research and legal analysis on hate crimes and other organized criminal conduct.

 

Ailsa’s Journey

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