Stephanie Tilley
2015 Texas State University, Graduate Program in Higher Education Hometown: Watson, La. Major: Economics, Latin American studies minor Through positive interactions, leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and awareness of the Jesuit values, Loyola has granted Stephanie Tilley the opportunity to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and intellectually. She studied abroad in San José, Costa Rica, and completed two internships. Advice for future students: “Be open and get involved! Loyola is a phenomenal university with compassionate people who are more than willing to help, provide support, and inform others about beneficial resources that are available.”
Christopher Jays
2015 LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors, Staff Auditor, New Orleans Hometown: Kenner Major: Accounting Christopher Jays says that when looking for internships and full-time opportunities, the Portfolio Office is a valuable resource. Jays transferred to Loyola University from a large state school and says he became more than just a number. His accounting professors helped to prepare him for what is ahead after graduation. He completed two internships, as a craftsman intern with Portman Workshop and as an assessment consultant at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. Advice for future students: “My advice to prospective students is to do your research before running off to college. Don’t just choose the university because that is where all of your friends are going. Make the decision that is best for you. It will pay off.”
Patricia Calzadilla Ortiz
2015 Yelp!, Account Executive, Phoenix Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Major: Management, mass communication minor Patricia Calzadilla Ortiz is honored to be a part of Loyola’s College of Business because of the Portfolio Program’s excellence and the diligence and care of the college’s professors. She studied abroad in Botswana and completed two internships. Advice for future students: “If your heart is 100 percent in it, don’t think twice about jumping in. ... Find that balance between putting yourself out of your comfort zone and learning but taking a stand in what you believe in. Loyola has countless opportunities to get a hold of; don’t let time pass you by. Excel in what you do and have fun.”
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