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Career Chat: Jorge Contreras

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Senior Jorge Contreras shares how he has pursued his interests in finance and investing through books, podcasts and his leadership role in Pepperdine's Wavepool Investment Club. "I know it's a very tough time right now," Contreras said. "But, I encourage you to keep learning and really try and understand the things that the world has to offer, and you can only do that by … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Jorge Contreras

Career Chat: Caitlin Fogg

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Senior Caitlin Fogg has followed her own advice – just keep applying to internships. She encourages other students to look into any fields that interest them, emphasizing the importance of personal and company values. "I gained self knowledge of of what my worth is and what the fair market value for like my human capital is, which I think is really important for young women … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Caitlin Fogg

Career Chat: Cindy Guo

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Senior economics major Cindy Guo has interned for major brands like Target and smaller startups that reached out to her on LinkedIn. "â€ĻI think every internship experience or any experience you get in general has things that teaches you like transferable skills and you'll be able to apply that anywhere else," Guo said. "Just like even just from working with different teams … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Cindy Guo

IP Director Update: Brian Swarts Looks To the Future in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C., director Brian Swarts, his wife Izumi and their sons Shosuke and Hiroki smile for a family Christmas photo this past winter. The Swarts family faced several challenges due to COVID-19, including homeschooling and being unable to travel. Photos courtesy of Brian SwartsWashington, D.C., International Program Director Brian Swarts is passionate about travel, … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Brian Swarts Looks To the Future in Washington, D.C.

Career Chat: Dyani Heredia-Urias

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Senior Dyani Heredia-Urias shares how her internship experiences have given her the opportunity to apply developing skills and connect with mentors. "I honestly see all of my internship managers, not as like managers or as bosses – obviously we have that professional relationship – but I see them as mentors," Heredia-Urias said. "I see them as people I can go to for career … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Dyani Heredia-Urias